It adds so much character to the living room and isn't as chunky as the other table. I couldn't be happier (except when I think about all the wine I get to drink to fill up the table with corks)!
How we accomplished the project:
We bought the barrel at the Home Depot in the garden section. My husband sanded the barrel, sprayed some shellac and let it dry outside for about 2 days (mostly because of the smell). I ordered the glass on Amazon and it arrived within one week. The barrel is 26 inches across so we went with tempered glass 30 inches x 1/2 inch. I bought Silicone gels to keep the table from sliding around and done!
Half Wine Barrel: $31 (including tax), Home Depot
Sand Paper: under $5, Home Depot
Spray Shellac: $4, Home Depot
Silicone Presses: $4, Target
Custom Glass: $80 Dulles Glass Company (via Amazon)
Total Price: just about $120
It was a little more than I was expecting to pay but for a custom piece, I'll keep it. Also, for a table similar to mine, online is $875 (WHAT?!) Yep, I saved enough to make it MORE than worth it!
I haven't looked but some people have said the glass can be found at Bed Bath & Beyond for $9.
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