DIY: patterned step Stool

senior editor Morgan Michener transforms a basic wooden step stool into an eye-catching accessory. 

Materials 

You’ll requirement a wooden step stool, 1 yd. lightweight cotton, shirting fabric, Matte Mod Podge (approx. 236 mL for a little stool), foam paintbrush, as well as sharp scissors.

Step 1: cut material To Size

Measure pieces of material big sufficient to envelop each leg as well as tread on the stool. Leave additional length for error; you can always trim any type of excess later. When cutting the pieces, I lined up the pattern so it would flow effortlessly over the step stool.

Step 2: apply Fabric

Work piece-by-piece coating each section of wood with Mod Podge, as well as smoothing the material utilizing the little foam paintbrush as you go. I pasted material around the legs first, so I might overlap them with the larger tread pieces as well as line up the pattern properly. You have a few minutes to play with positioning as well as smooth out air bubbles before the adhesive hardens, however a hectic pattern such as this has a tendency to be forgiving. let the covered stool dry for 2 hours.

Step 3: clean On Topcoat

Apply a final layer of Mod Podge utilizing the foam paintbrush to seal the material as well as make it water-resistant. The adhesive will go on white, however dry clear. enable the step stool to dry overnight before utilizing it.