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Geography Seat

You really do not have to have the same stool as everybody else.

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/geography-seat • Posted by Hardie Grant

You really do not have to have the same stool as everybody else. You can customise your perch to suit you. I think this map stool is a much nicer way of finding your way around than a gps. And it’s much more useful when you have tired feet. I made this one with a map of the north west of Western Australia (where I used to live). Maybe you could chart your own life with these cute stools too? You could use this idea to cover a bedhead or a little table too, couldn’t you?

You will need

Project Budget
Reasonably Priced

Time

2 h 00

Difficulty

So-so
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Description

You really do not have to have the same stool as everybody else. You can customise your perch to suit you. I think this map stool is a much nicer way of finding your way around than a gps. And it’s much more useful when you have tired feet. I made this one with a map of the north west of Western Australia (where I used to live). Maybe you could chart your own life with these cute stools too? You could use this idea to cover a bedhead or a little table too, couldn’t you?

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Instructions

  1. Prepare your template Measure the seat of your stool. We need to make a template from the newspaper, so draw the shape of your seat up exactly and cut it out. Put your newspaper template atop your stool and make sure it’s a good fi t. If it isn’t, back to the drawing board and try again.

  2. Cut out your map shape Take your template and place it on top of your map. You want to make sure that you are using your very favourite part of the map. Blu-Tack the template into position on the map and cut around the template carefully with sharp scissors and a steady hand.

  3. Glue your map to your stool Apply your Mod Podge or PVA glue sparingly to the stool, starting at the top edge and applying it slowly all the way down your stool. Make sure it’s nicely smoothed out and lump free. Put your map atop the glue and carefully smooth out any air bubbles, continue working your way downwards, applying slowly and carefully and then smoothing your map down. If any air bubbles do form, smooth them out with your fingers. Allow your stool to dry for at least 2 hours. (Use a pin to prick the centre of any stubborn remaining air bubbles.)

  4. Seal your stool Apply three or four more coats of Mod Podge or découpage sealer to your stool, allowing each coat to dry thoroughly before starting on the next.

  5. Variations You could do this to a little side table … or even a big table! Try something other than a map for the stool top, maybe vintage storybook pages, old newspapers or lovely wallpaper. Make a whole set of these for the cutest dinner party seating!