Wednesday 19 October 2016

Come on baby, light my fire..........

The Great Hall in Marsh Hall needed a fireplace.    I bought a fire surround, logs and dogs but, silly me, the logs were too wide for the fireplace opening.   I therefore had to resort to Plan B - make one.

Using the dimensions of the purchased fireplace but making the opening wider and then diving into my stash of foamboard I came up with this


Three coats of paint and two coats of dark oak varnish later, I had this





Hopefully, once it's in place, it'll look suitably Baronial.



7 comments:

  1. Hi Irene! I think your "home-made" fire-surround is perfect! It is sometimes wonderful how necessity causes us to make something even better than the original model! Now I can't wait to see it in place!

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  2. It's perfect, Irene!! Am doing so much mor satisfying to know you had created it yourself. It will look great dressed up for Christmas...
    Simon

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  3. It's the perfect style for your house.
    Geneviève

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  4. It looks fabulous Irene, and I'm dying to see it in situ!
    All the best
    Vivian

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  5. I am with Daydreamer a bought one wouldn't have been half as good. You are a genius with bits and bobs and some magic. Even more glorious with its fire and 'trinklements'. Marilyn

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  6. Hi Irene, Perhaps you will find this before Christmas - perhaps not. Just wanted to wish you a joyous Christmas and a safe, healthy and happy 2017.
    You are always encouraging to other miniaturists - it is very nice.
    Regards Janine

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