After Undas, comes the big celebration of the year. The Christmas season is waiting in the wings so if you want to dress up your home for the Yuletide, then now is the time to unpack all the tinsel and baubles. The tree is arguably the pièce de résistance. If you are the type to want something unique that has clearly your fingerprints all over it, then be like Dave and make your own. For this video, Dave made his own stackable Christmas tree shelf.
Yup, you heard that right. It’s not only a Christmas tree, it’s also a shelf. Or is it the other way around? If you’re like Dave who believes that function trumps form, then this one’s for you.
The Warmth of Wood
Dave wanted his Christmas tree (or shelf) to be natural and organic so he chose wood. And instead of slathering that with paint, he opted to bring out the best of wood and showcase its grain.
To achieve this, he used two Boysen products:
- Boysen Xyladecor, a solvent-based, deep penetrating type of stain that combines decorative, water repellent and wood preserving properties in one product. It dries to a silk matte finish and is fit for both exterior and interior wood surfaces. The product emphasizes the grain, bringing out the natural beauty in any kind of wood.
- Hudson Timbercoat, a one-component, water-based, non-yellowing urethane coating ideal for finishes on wood.
If you want to paint your Christmas tree shelf, it can be done using other Boysen products. Watch Bea’s Painting Wood 101 by clicking on the post below.
Other Christmas DIY Videos
Dave’s Christmas tree shelf requires carpentry skills but if you’re not that handy with tools, make these rustic Christmas decors instead.
Burnt wooden coasters from Kriz
Rustic Christmas wreath
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