Study with fireplace, part 3

by brae  

The only fireplace on the market that I liked was a bit out of my budget, and I couldn't justify spending $60 on a fireplace even if it did come with lighting.  After creating the egg carton stone foundation, I knew I would be able to simulate brick for the fire box and front of the fireplace.  So, I took some wood pieces and created my own design for the mantel.  I bought a strip of window casing trim specifically for the mantel, but the rest of the miscellaneous pieces were either extras or "waste" wood from the build.

I like the result for looks and the fact that it was much more economical than a purchased fireplace.

I followed the same egg carton brick technique I used for the stonework on the foundation.  Here is the layout of the unpainted bricks.  The unfinished wood in the center will be cut out to create the fire box.

2 comments

Comment from: Monkey [Visitor]
You rock!
10/19/09 @ 11:01
Comment from: Angie Martin Hall [Visitor]
So talented!
01/11/12 @ 18:08


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