I hope you can find it! That is the cutest idea! On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 11:39 AM, [email protected] < [email protected]> wrote:
> It is actually something you can do with a table that already has a flat > surface. If you have a handy guy OR are a handy girl, you go to Home Depot > and purchase wood to make a frame the size of your table. They sell paint > called Stone Craft, you spray the surface of your table and the frame with > the stone craft spray. Now it looks like a sunk in center. Lay the glass > over the top. Todays chairs are adjustable so make up for the new height > difference. My glass had those little rubber dots and it kinda raised the > glass a teeny bit off the frame. I was able to do displays in the center of > my table. > > In the summer I would put seashells and beach sand, with nail art that had > a summer theme. At xmas, I would spray that window frost stuff on the > underside of my glass and leave the center clear. I would put xmas nail art > and decorations. I was also able to put tiny white xmas lights around the > frame. The cord fit right under the glass because of the rubber feet. > > My first ever mention in Nails Magazine was because of my table. It was so > many years ago now, I can't even tell you which issue. I think the shot > showed the summer set up. If I can find it, I'll scan it and share. > > :) Elaine > > Elaine T. Watson > Star Nail International > Vice President of Marketing and Sales > Global Education Director > 800.782.7624 extension 321 > fax 661.257.5847 > [email protected] > Blog: itsnotarealjob.blogspot.com > > > On Mon, Oct 5, 2009 at 1:59 PM, Renee Parnell <[email protected]>wrote: > >> What a neat idea!! >> >> >> On Mon, Oct 5, 2009 at 5:24 PM, [email protected] < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >>> I have an easy fix that worked for me with my custom nail table. I had a >>> sheet of glass (shatter proof) cut the exact size and shape of my table. It >>> cleaned up perfectly with a razor blade for the times I used it as a paint >>> palette. My center was sunk in for nail art display so I used to take >>> my glass off and use Crayola Glass markers to decorate my glass. I used >>> to change my themes with seasons and deals. >>> >>> If you ever destroy your glass...you just order another one. The table >>> can last you much much longer. >>> >>> :) Elaine >>> >>> >>> Elaine T. Watson >>> Star Nail International >>> Vice President of Marketing and Sales >>> Global Education Director >>> 800.782.7624 extension 321 >>> fax 661.257.5847 >>> [email protected] >>> Blog: itsnotarealjob.blogspot.com >>> >>> >>> >>> On Sat, Oct 3, 2009 at 6:18 PM, Renee Parnell <[email protected]>wrote: >>> >>>> I'm not that diligent either, Maggie. And yes, granite seems to be the >>>> big thing in desktops now, but---it stains! I don't undertand why in the >>>> world you would put something on a manicure table when it is destined to be >>>> abused in the manner that we will abuse it. The staining alone was enough >>>> to >>>> steer me away from it. Although it is beautiful. >>>> I got a glass top and I absolutely L O V E it. I had looked at the clear >>>> glass ones, but found one that is black glass with glitter-looking stuff >>>> embedded in it. It's beautiful, and extremely functional. I've dropped my >>>> drill on it and it's fine, although it is possible that it coulld be >>>> chipped >>>> if it were hit just right. >>>> I have used the laminate, and found that with exposure to the chemicals, >>>> the finish does lose it''s shine and all. I haven't had that problem, with >>>> glass, but this is just my experience. Just another thing to look at. =) >>>> >>>> On Sat, Oct 3, 2009 at 8:39 PM, Maggie in Visalia <[email protected] >>>> > wrote: >>>> >>>>> So, after 14 years I am seriously designing my next desk. The one I >>>>> have now has a Formica countertop and it has lasted this long and is still >>>>> going strong despite years of using it as a palette for both acrylic and >>>>> acrylic paints, as well as the occassional step stool. (it's a solid >>>>> desk!) >>>>> That Formica has proved to be right near indestructible! >>>>> >>>>> So, do I stick with Formica? Is it really the best thing? Does anyone >>>>> have any experience with Corian or other solid laminates as a countertop >>>>> for >>>>> a nail desk? Something that stands up to product, abrasives (I've been >>>>> known >>>>> to drop the drill before,) acetone-- especially acetone! >>>>> >>>>> I've seen some beautiful nail desks being made with granite >>>>> countertops, but after talking to several countertop-folks I've decided to >>>>> stay away from anything that requires sealing, as I'd just have to have it >>>>> resealed periodically and, frankly, I'm not that diligent. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Maggie Franklin: Attitudes Salon; Visalia, CA >>>>> "Visionary rebel dreamer; obviously way ahead of my time." >>>>> Maggie's Website <http://www.artofnailz.com/> >>>>> Maggie's Personal Blog <http://afishwithabicycle.blogspot.com/> >>>>> Maggie Rants [and rav...@nails Magazine >>>>> <http://blogs.nailsmag.com/maggie/> >>>>> Myspace <http://myspace.com/nailsbymaggie> >>>>> Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/onykophile> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Renee Parnell >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Chattanooga, TN >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> Renee Parnell >> >> >> >> Chattanooga, TN >> >> >> >> > > > > -- Renee Parnell Chattanooga, TN --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NailTech" group. 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