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Giveaway of a Walnut Hollow wood round and how to make a shot glass tray

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walnut-hollow-wood-shot-glass-tray Do you like to make things with wood? Do you (or your dad) have a shot glass collection? Over at the Walnut Hollow blog there is a tutorial on how to drill perfect holes in wood that make this rustic style slice of wood a great tray to feature a collection of shot glasses or little bowls. Pop on over to see the correct drill bit and tutorial on how to make a wood shot glass tray.

If you would like to win a Walnut Hollow Basswood Country Round leave a comment in today’s post here by Tuesday June 23, 2015 and you are in the running. Open to U.S. residents only please.

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  2. Super happy you chose Jamison’s! No longer have a husband to give it to if I won it, but heck, being a single mom I think I deserve it for Father’s Day. LOL

  3. I love the shot glass tray, but I keep thinking of all the Wood-burning possibilities I could try if I had that round…

  14. I would love to add lazy Susan parts to this and create a table topper for my Dad or my husband

  17. My brother has just started hand crafting bowls out of burls. Wonder what he’d do with this? Sure like to give it to him and see! Thanks for the opportunity.

  20. So many super cool things I could do with this wooded round…Good luck to me…

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Recently, we received an email from Jenny, one of our readers, asking for some advice on painting melamine furniture. Jenny was looking to refresh an old dresser but wasn’t sure about the right way to tackle the project. Well, we’ve got just the thing! After some digging, we came across a fantastic article on Spraypaint Blog titled How to Recycle and Paint Melamine Furniture, which walks you through the process step-by-step.

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This guide is incredibly comprehensive, covering everything you need to know about painting melamine—an often tricky material to work with. Melamine is known for its smooth, glossy surface, which can be tough to paint without the right preparation. But with the tips from this article, you’ll learn how to properly prep your melamine pieces, choose the right paint, and achieve a professional-looking finish.

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Hey Jenny (and anyone else planning a melamine project), here are my top tips to help you get the best results when painting melamine furniture:

Prep is Key
Clean the surface well, then lightly sand it with fine-grit sandpaper to give the primer something to grip onto. Trust me, it makes a big difference!

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Don’t skip the primer! Use a bonding primer that’s made for glossy surfaces or melamine. It’ll make sure your paint sticks and lasts.

Pick the Right Paint
Go for a good enamel or acrylic paint. I use a foam roller for a smooth finish—no brushstrokes! Apply a few thin coats, letting each one dry in between.

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