fireplace done
Saturday, June 01, 2013
The firebox is deeper than it should be, but the fireplace extends far enough into the room so that it's not hidden by the hutch, and the chimney is as deep as needed to look good once the roof is on the cottage. I'm happy with it. Well, except the piece of stone that is the mantle, I think I've stipled on 87 coats of paint so far but it hasn't said "done!" yet. I'm going to wait until I get the walls finished before I tinker with it further. I'm hoping once the walls are complete the mantle will look fine...but I'm not holding my breath.
Here's a shot of where the cottage is at so far. (The walls aren't glued together yet, they're being held together with masking tape.) I'm going to set this build aside, clean off my worktable, then unpack the Spring Fling kit.
Gorgeous fireplace. I'm really looking forward to see what you make for the SF this year.
Posted by: April | Saturday, June 01, 2013 at 09:41 AM
It's a show piece! Too bad it has to be positioned on the side. I don't know about the majority of people, but I hate those doors and windows that take central prominence in a room and impede the positioning of beautiful pieces like that fireplace.
Posted by: Lucille | Saturday, June 01, 2013 at 09:42 AM
Love how your fireplace turned out. :D
Sorry about the stacked stone tile from Home Depot. I does sound like a great idea. Maybe it needs real mortar to stick?
Posted by: Kathi | Monday, June 17, 2013 at 03:42 PM