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Make your coffee table into a storybook
Turning a cheap IKEA coffee table into something a little more colourful and fun

Posted by Sparkle Side Up from Perth, Western Australia, Australia • Published See Sparkle Side Up's 17 projects »
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  • How to make a table. Moomin Comic Strip Coffee Table - Step 1
    Step 1

    I painted the top of this coffee table with white emulsion paint. It took 3 or 4 coats to be opaque enough

  • How to make a table. Moomin Comic Strip Coffee Table - Step 2
    Step 2

    I cut the panels out of my comic. If you want the story to be readable then you will need two comics as this way you are cutting back and front of the page.

  • How to make a table. Moomin Comic Strip Coffee Table - Step 3
    Step 3

    Lay your panels down before gluing in place

  • How to make a table. Moomin Comic Strip Coffee Table - Step 4
    Step 4

    Glue your panels in place with PVA glue

  • How to make a table. Moomin Comic Strip Coffee Table - Step 5
    Step 5

    Apply a clear varnish over the top.

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