From Sticky Shelf to Badass Bench | Ugly Duckling Challenge | FAUX WALNUT *gorgeous results*

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  • Опубликовано: 4 дек 2024

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  • @CopperCactusDIY
    @CopperCactusDIY  2 года назад

    Don't forget to check out the whole playlist! ruclips.net/p/PLQih8el1dvxgeqrZO_uRUSc6r7v9Dj-fA

  • @DesertDIY
    @DesertDIY 2 года назад +1

    You have such a wonderful sense of humor. Your project was so cool! I love the technique you used!!!! It turned out gorgeous! I hope you guys get some cooler weather asap. Thank you so much for participating in the challenge!!!

    • @CopperCactusDIY
      @CopperCactusDIY  2 года назад

      Thank you so much, Cory! 🥰 This is always such a fun challenge and I really appreciate you hosting. I don't envy you having to pick a winner, though. This group is sooo talented! Thanks and yeah, we're anxiously waiting for fall to arrive! Sooooooon...

  • @grammybear4226
    @grammybear4226 2 года назад +2

    🐼 Big Panda Bear Hugs from a 69 yr old grandma in Texas, USA. 🐼 ❤ 🎀 👍 🧚‍♂ 🐈 🧚 🍀 💐

  • @jaynebrown693
    @jaynebrown693 2 года назад +1

    Oh I love your faux wood grain! God bless you for working in that HEAT AND DRY DRY CLIMATE !! I’m in New York State and NOTHING dries because of humidity !
    Beautiful piece !

    • @CopperCactusDIY
      @CopperCactusDIY  2 года назад +1

      LINY is where I got my start in faux, how cool! Funny, I'd looooove to have some of your humidity so my glaze has a bit longer open time. I'm tired of working so fast lol. Thank you so much, Jayne! 🥰

  • @flippop
    @flippop 2 года назад +1

    Jenn. You’re a genius my friend. And as Sarah said, you’re the queen of faux. Loved it all. What a beautiful grain!! Your fan forever!!

    • @CopperCactusDIY
      @CopperCactusDIY  2 года назад +1

      Aw, Andy you're too kind my friend! This was such a fun week. Thank you for saying all of that, means the world to me! 🥰

  • @coloredcaboosecreations
    @coloredcaboosecreations 2 года назад +2

    another great transformation!
    I greatly admire your attention to detail an of course your bloopers 😆

    • @CopperCactusDIY
      @CopperCactusDIY  2 года назад

      Thank you so much, Melanie! 🥰 Sometimes I think I pay attention to things to a flaw lol.

  • @hephzibah1966
    @hephzibah1966 2 года назад +1

    I so much think the legs just gave the piece so much character. Great job

    • @CopperCactusDIY
      @CopperCactusDIY  2 года назад

      Finding those was such a happy accident. Thanks so much!

  • @realestatedaydreamer3089
    @realestatedaydreamer3089 2 года назад +1

    I am mesmorized every time I see you do faux wood grain! You have such an an amazing skill at that, and it looks crazy authentic! Thanks for sharing your gift with us! And so glad you could persevere through the heat.....not sure how you do it!

    • @CopperCactusDIY
      @CopperCactusDIY  2 года назад

      Luckily we're only about a month away from temps that humans can exist in 😬 Kinda kidding but it's all about short bursts and TONS of water! Thank you so much for saying that, this is one of my favorite pieces I've done. 🥰

  • @rosaliefunk1629
    @rosaliefunk1629 2 года назад +1

    Your faux walnut is incredible! Love what you did to the entire piece. 👍

    • @CopperCactusDIY
      @CopperCactusDIY  2 года назад

      Ahhh Rosalie, that means so much! Thank you! 🥰

  • @ellenkelley8416
    @ellenkelley8416 2 года назад +1

    Incredible faux work. Love how it turned out.

    • @CopperCactusDIY
      @CopperCactusDIY  2 года назад

      Thank you so much, Ellen! It means a lot that you said that about my work 🥰

  • @suefitzpatrick5343
    @suefitzpatrick5343 2 года назад +1

    Another success story, the graining is gorgeous. Looking forward to seeing the cushion when find the right fabric. ✅️

    • @CopperCactusDIY
      @CopperCactusDIY  2 года назад +1

      I'm on the hunt this week for fabric so, fingers crossed. Thank you so much, Sue! 🥰

  • @Maggysdecor
    @Maggysdecor 2 года назад +1

    Ah Jenn you have so great ideas 🤩 this piece turned out amazing and useful. Thank you so much for sharing, I really love watching your videos ❤️❤️

    • @CopperCactusDIY
      @CopperCactusDIY  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much, Maggy! I appreciate you saying that 🥰

  • @statementdesigns
    @statementdesigns 2 года назад +2

    Love the outcome! Math is hard girl and I just love your out takes. And that woodgrain... 🔥 ❣️

    • @CopperCactusDIY
      @CopperCactusDIY  2 года назад +1

      It seriously pained me to watch that footage. Counting was never my strong suit. Likely why I went into art and not finance lol. Thank you so much LaVonne! ❣️🥰

  • @whynotredesign
    @whynotredesign 2 года назад +1

    Citristrip is hit and miss for me too. I love the faux effect. Great job as always Jenn

    • @CopperCactusDIY
      @CopperCactusDIY  2 года назад

      Yeah I'm going to test again when it's cooler out. But this might be the last container I use lol. Thanks so much, Eliana! 🥰

  • @MrsJax304
    @MrsJax304 2 года назад +1

    I really like your faux finishing techniques.

  • @michaelangeloGA
    @michaelangeloGA 2 года назад +1

    Outstanding job! The faux grain is amazing!

  • @FlipItFurniture
    @FlipItFurniture 2 года назад +2

    Great job Jenn! It looks so good. I love your faux finishes ❤

    • @CopperCactusDIY
      @CopperCactusDIY  2 года назад

      Thank you so much, Amy! That means a lot 🥰

  • @diywithtarnya
    @diywithtarnya 2 года назад +1

    The faux master! Jenn!!! I love this so much ❤

    • @CopperCactusDIY
      @CopperCactusDIY  2 года назад

      Ahhh Tarnya that means so much, thank youuuuu! 🥰

  • @First_Rain
    @First_Rain 2 года назад +1

    Jenn I love this little bench and how great it looks in your bedroom! I can’t wait to see it when you get the fabric for the cushion 😍 I’ll be keeping an eye out 👀 also, that faux walnut is the best!!

    • @CopperCactusDIY
      @CopperCactusDIY  2 года назад +1

      Thanks so much, Dyana! 🥰 I'll for sure share when I get that made. Just a couple finishing touches to go in there and the whole space is finished! Can't wait!

  • @furnitureflipbysarah
    @furnitureflipbysarah 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful makeover!!! You did am amazing job!

  • @bluecurlygirl
    @bluecurlygirl 2 года назад +1

    It turned out great. And I love it's new home. Sorry I didn't get watching until now. Really loving the challenge and so many took part this time. It's great.

    • @CopperCactusDIY
      @CopperCactusDIY  2 года назад +1

      No worries at all, Emer, this playlist is massive! And so much talent. I also just finished watching everyone later last night. Thank you so much! 🥰

  • @lubblyjubblyfurniture
    @lubblyjubblyfurniture 2 года назад +1

    Awesome repurpose, great transformation

  • @NanaGigi2025
    @NanaGigi2025 2 года назад +1

    Citristrip can be a challenge at times at least in my experience. Love the way it turned out beautifully. You're a pro at the faux finishes. Tfs

    • @CopperCactusDIY
      @CopperCactusDIY  2 года назад

      That's for sure! It was such a strange product. I'll test again when it's cooler outside, maybe that will help 🤷‍♀️ Thank you sooo much, Georgie! 🥰

  • @glendapalms1686
    @glendapalms1686 2 года назад +1

    That faux finish... amazing... got to try that...

    • @CopperCactusDIY
      @CopperCactusDIY  2 года назад +1

      That means so much to hear, thank you Glenda! Tag me if you try it, I'd love to see what you create! 🥰

  • @susangriffin-byrne8393
    @susangriffin-byrne8393 2 года назад +1

    Gorgeous faux finish!!!

  • @thecuriousprofessor
    @thecuriousprofessor 2 года назад +1

    "It's hot... is it really that hot?" It's always "that hot" in Arizona. Ha, ha! Another beautiful piece! Great work!

    • @CopperCactusDIY
      @CopperCactusDIY  2 года назад

      Sooo true, other than those 2 weeks in February (when I'll do all work that requires a heat gun lol.) Thank you so much! 🥰

  • @gailrhodes7771
    @gailrhodes7771 2 года назад +1

    Absolutely love this technique!!!

  • @carolinedubose5136
    @carolinedubose5136 2 года назад +1

    Great idea for using an all wood shelf unit!!! Hope we get to see the fabric you selected for the cushion!!

    • @CopperCactusDIY
      @CopperCactusDIY  2 года назад

      I'm hopefully going to find something when I go thrifting next week. 🤞 I'll definitely share as soon as I get just the right fabric! Thanks so much! 🥰

  • @aliferefurbished
    @aliferefurbished 2 года назад +2

    This transformation is beautiful! Love the faux wood technique.

  • @mell0116
    @mell0116 2 года назад +1

    I would not have thought to use a shelving unit as a bench, it fits in so well in your bedroom 🙂

    • @CopperCactusDIY
      @CopperCactusDIY  2 года назад

      I've had this bench idea on the brain for so long! Originally I wanted to use a coffee table but like this better because, cubbies. Thanks so much! 🥰

  • @officewithaview-b2q
    @officewithaview-b2q 2 года назад +1

    I would have never thought of that. Loved the legs!

  • @kimchamberlain1108
    @kimchamberlain1108 2 года назад +1

    Gorgeous transformation 🤎💚

  • @DIYDecorDiary
    @DIYDecorDiary 2 года назад +1

    Haha I was wondering about those legs when you were putting them on 😂
    You’re so entertaining and talented, love this! 😊❤

    • @CopperCactusDIY
      @CopperCactusDIY  2 года назад

      I sooo wish the camera was still running but I'd just turned it off. I was about to take it down and flip it but had a few choice words instead 😆 Thanks so much, Tricia! 🥰

  • @rachelmichel7487
    @rachelmichel7487 2 года назад +1

    Watching this ugly duckling play list for the 1st time. I am enjoying it. I used this stuff before. Of course I had never done anything like this before. Me and a friend did my kitchen cabinets. We ended up that night in the ER with chemical burns on our hands. Young and dumb!! 😂 I believe everyone in the ER came in to see us. They really didn’t know what to do with us. They couldn’t believe we didn’t wear gloves. Well we didn’t. Just a listen learned. Let’s say it worked and my kitchen cabinets came out pretty. It came out really pretty.

  • @Flippingdrawers
    @Flippingdrawers 2 года назад +1

    Very nice! That was a lot of work

    • @CopperCactusDIY
      @CopperCactusDIY  2 года назад

      It sure was! Worth it for the end result though so I'm not complaining 😉🥰

  • @TheMissFlips
    @TheMissFlips 2 года назад +1

    This came out awesome! Make sure to post the cushion on IG so I can see it! lol Great job love!

    • @CopperCactusDIY
      @CopperCactusDIY  2 года назад

      I definitely will share as soon as I finish the cushion! Thank you so much, Marissa! 🥰

  • @JudisJems
    @JudisJems 2 года назад +2

    What a lovely swan you created, love that walnut graining and the khaki color on the inside - perfect with the rest of the bedroom. Hope you'll show us the cushion when you get that done. Another great job!! xoxo

    • @CopperCactusDIY
      @CopperCactusDIY  2 года назад +1

      I'm sooo close now to finishing off our cave life dream bedroom! A bench was always the plan so when I found this shelf buried and a mess it was like a light bulb. I'll definitely share updates on the cushion when I get that done! Thanks so much for doing that mum! 🥰❣️🥰

  • @diysbydar
    @diysbydar 2 года назад +1

    I had the same issues with citristrip. I had the piece indoors, and it still dried out. Maybe we need to put it on in 1/2 inch thickness for it to work. One gal here on the challenge acquired a piece that the fella gave up and she got it for free with all the dried out citristrip on it! Your piece is perfect! Such a functional idea with that type of furniture. Beautiful fauxing as usual.

    • @CopperCactusDIY
      @CopperCactusDIY  2 года назад +1

      You might be right about the thickness level. It was so weird how it dried out. That has never happened with KleenStrip before. Oh yeah, that was Kara (Lemons to Lemonade) sooo gross 😝 Thanks so much, Dar! 🥰

  • @goodhopediy7199
    @goodhopediy7199 2 года назад +1

    I love this! What a great idea!

  • @marahfanning2879
    @marahfanning2879 2 года назад +1

    Great idea - love it!

  • @refreshedfurniture7142
    @refreshedfurniture7142 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful outcome ❤

  • @lydiakinnaman3679
    @lydiakinnaman3679 Год назад +1

    Very nice , not sure I'd put a pad on it. Like the wood finish. Have to keep an eye out foe one of those shelves when I go thrifting.

    • @CopperCactusDIY
      @CopperCactusDIY  Год назад

      It's funny you say that about the pad, Lydia. I STILL haven't made the cushion and considering I only sit on this to put on / take off shoes, it isn't uncomfortable. You're likely onto something there about forgetting the foam! Thanks 🥰

  • @debraneria4242
    @debraneria4242 2 года назад +1

    Ahhh My Friend I Soo love this end of Bed bench with Storage...and Really Makes the cave Bed Area Complete and beautiful.... love the faux Wood....I swear You are the Faux Master as IF I didn't See with my own eyes I Would Believe this Bench is Walnut ..Just gorgeous and OF course you Put legs on backwards ...Even I Know you Love doing things Twice in the Hot Arizona Heat silly 🤣🤣🤣🥰❣️👍👍

    • @CopperCactusDIY
      @CopperCactusDIY  2 года назад +1

      Girl you know I'm on the struggle bus most of the time 😆 After getting through the stripper I think I said out loud something like, should be smooth sailing now! Should always know better than to say it out loud lol. Thank you so much my friend, it means so much to hear you say that about my faux! ❣️🥰❣️

    • @debraneria4242
      @debraneria4242 2 года назад +1

      @@CopperCactusDIY you are Definitely the Master of Faux ..Ahhh THAT was what Happened YOU Said It Outloud Into the Universe....You Should Know NEVER EVER Claim It Into the Universe silly woman😂😂😂😂❣️

  • @deborahmatatall
    @deborahmatatall 2 года назад +1

    I love your faux graining, Jenn! And I love this piece as an end of the bed bench, too. It’s perfect for your Cave Life space. Every problem you had with stripping is because of the CitriStrip! You will never convince me otherwise.🌸

    • @CopperCactusDIY
      @CopperCactusDIY  2 года назад +1

      Lol I don't doubt it now, that's for sure! Still have half a container so I'll use it up eventually but yeah. Not my favorite. Thank you so much, Deborah! This was a fun piece to add to the cave! 🥰

  • @re-inventedbymaria
    @re-inventedbymaria 2 года назад +1

    Very nice! Congrats 👏

  • @schmidt28117
    @schmidt28117 2 года назад +1

    Great video. Just found your channel and have subbed. I moved to Phoenix this year and it has been an adjustment. Thanks for the content and will catch up on prior posts. Keep up the great posts, it is appreciated.

    • @CopperCactusDIY
      @CopperCactusDIY  2 года назад

      Phoenix is definitely an adjustment! What time of year did you move out here? Were you coming from a cold place? If you went through this past summer, congrats. It was a doozy! Happy to connect. That's so kind of you to say, thanks so much, Chuck!

  • @DailyMyChildhood
    @DailyMyChildhood Год назад +1

    That's s great and interesting your video . Appreciate your video😊

  • @conniecox2549
    @conniecox2549 2 года назад +1

    Awesome job.

  • @domesticles854
    @domesticles854 2 года назад +1

    It looks so awesome, I’d definitely have it in my place. I love those legs too!

    • @CopperCactusDIY
      @CopperCactusDIY  2 года назад +1

      Aw thank you so much for saying that! This was such a fun project! 🥰

  • @thekraftycreech
    @thekraftycreech 2 года назад +1

    Yeah baby!!!

  • @woodturninghomemade
    @woodturninghomemade 2 года назад +1

    good idea!

  • @dagarvelo
    @dagarvelo 2 года назад +1

    I’ve had the same problem with Citristrip drying out, and then just creating a stick, goopy mess. Probably won’t use it again.

    • @CopperCactusDIY
      @CopperCactusDIY  2 года назад

      Yeah this might be my last bottle. At least, as long as I live somewhere this dry. It was a definite struggle!

  • @CreepDesignsbyTwitch
    @CreepDesignsbyTwitch 2 года назад +1

    That faux grain looks a million bucks! wouldn't know it wasn't real

    • @CopperCactusDIY
      @CopperCactusDIY  2 года назад

      That's the best thing I've heard all day! Thanks so much, Twitch! 🥰

  • @redesignedbynina
    @redesignedbynina 2 года назад +1

    Amazing walnut graining! 😍 Need to try it out myself soon 😉 Have you found the fabric already?

    • @CopperCactusDIY
      @CopperCactusDIY  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much, Nina! 🥰 Yes you should definitely give it a try, it's so fun to create. Trust the process. Not yet but I'm looking this week and will share when I do!

  • @sheamom
    @sheamom 2 года назад +1

    citrus strip needs to be THICK! works great.

    • @CopperCactusDIY
      @CopperCactusDIY  2 года назад

      I'd be curious to try it somewhere much more humid. But I'm too cheap to use paint stripper if it takes a whole bottle on a small cabinet like this.

  • @susanandersen9270
    @susanandersen9270 2 года назад +1

    Citristrip changed their formula. I do not use it anymore. I actually haven’t used any stripper for years. This turned out great.

    • @CopperCactusDIY
      @CopperCactusDIY  2 года назад

      Yeah, I usually don't use stripper either, it's been over a decade since the last time. Stupid Phoenix heat forced my hand! I'll use this up but won't buy it again. Thanks so much! 🥰

  • @mojakuhinjica
    @mojakuhinjica 2 года назад +1

    Vekiki like👍👍👍👍❤️🙋‍♂️

  • @designabeej
    @designabeej 2 года назад +1

    👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @spicynomad
    @spicynomad 2 года назад +1

    that doesnt look ugly, in my opinion.

  • @joycewerner1041
    @joycewerner1041 2 года назад +1

    Why did you bother to strip old finish if you were painting the piece?

    • @CopperCactusDIY
      @CopperCactusDIY  2 года назад

      As I said in the video a few times, the entire finish was 20+ years old and failing. Prep is key to a successful final result. Painting over a failing finish won't save it, that will just create more issues.

  • @jackieciarlelli8341
    @jackieciarlelli8341 2 года назад +1

    I stripped a multi-layer white painted vintage buffet...what a mess, I was using any pointed object to get the gunk out of the decorative details...Never again!

    • @CopperCactusDIY
      @CopperCactusDIY  2 года назад

      Yeah, paint stripper is not my favorite thing. Messy and stinky are not invited into the workshop again!

  • @thekraftycreech
    @thekraftycreech 2 года назад +1

    heyyyyy Jenn!!!! Dang girl that is HOT!!! you are stripping too!!! i hear you, waiting is totally the hardest part lol... that is really a nice solid wood piece!!! Im sorry you had fustratings too with the stripper...what a nightmare right? Yes! please update us later on if the knots end up making their way through that primer!!! I am noticing how perfectly straight you are keeping your arm when doing your brush strokes.. that is sooo important!! i love that you turned it on its side for its new life! the legs are a perfect fit for this! Im soooooo in love with how it turned out Jenn!!! great job!

    • @CopperCactusDIY
      @CopperCactusDIY  2 года назад +1

      Yeah I'll definitely keep an eye on how long the blocking primer works. It's a great formula so guessing it'll hold up. Yeah paint stripper is now my nemesis lol. I'll use this up but that might be it for me. We'll see. Faux woodgrain is one of my all time favorite finishes, especially walnut (one of my favorite woods.) You rock for saying that, Krystal, thank you so much! 🥰

    • @thekraftycreech
      @thekraftycreech 2 года назад +2

      @@CopperCactusDIY it really turned out fabulous and hopefully when you get the cushion made you will show it off!!! I must also add that i love your bloopers and you always give me a big belly laugh watching them, the side of youtubing most people dont see, and I love it!

  • @kathygordon5001
    @kathygordon5001 2 года назад +1

    Citrus strip is the least effective of all the chemical strippers it’s a waste of time

    • @CopperCactusDIY
      @CopperCactusDIY  2 года назад

      I mean, too be fair, it did work fantastic on the parts that didn't dry out. Otherwise yeah, it was a mess.

  • @sharonromer6606
    @sharonromer6606 2 года назад +1

    I'm not a big fan of Citrus Strip 👎

    • @CopperCactusDIY
      @CopperCactusDIY  2 года назад +1

      It eventually did okay, and I'll use up the rest but I'm not looking forward to it!

  • @wjlan51
    @wjlan51 2 года назад

    cant handle the silly voice and had to skip your video, sorry

    • @CopperCactusDIY
      @CopperCactusDIY  2 года назад

      The silly voice? You mean, my actual voice? Wow. People amaze me at the things they'll say then say sorry as if it absolves them of being rude. So much easier to just click away. As they say, it's not an airport, no need to announce your departure. 👋