1. Wooden toys are the best choice for your child. Find out why…2. Use your old cutting board to serve food and delight your guests!3. Now is the perfect time to build a birdhouse!4. A bookshelf from a wooden fruit crate? Why not?5. How to make a raised bed from old pallets6. Creating a new dining table from an old door7. Making a desk from wooden crates8. Five ideas for holiday decorations from scrap wood Wooden toys are the best choice for your child. Find out why… When buying toys for your kids, you’ll probably be drawn to the most beautiful and the most expensive, while neglecting classic wooden toys. It’s time to pay more attention to them. Runnin your handover a well-made, solid wooden object is a wonderful feeling, and kids seem to understand this better than anyone given that wooden toys haven’t gone out of fashion for centuries. They’re still gladly seen in homes, playrooms and schools around the world. Wooden toys are enjoying a newfound popularity as parents wistfully remember their own childhoods while choosing toys for their kids, and consumers are generally returning to traditional toys to balance the use of sophisticated toys and gadgets of the digital age. Although wooden toys don’t get the same treatment as the plastic toys and gagets we constantly see in ads, there is a number of reasons why they’re actually better. They’re better for the environment Wooden toys are a more environmentally friendly option than plastic toys. As an organic, renewable substance, wooden toys are biodigradable and can be recycled. Parents prefer to buy wooden toys because they know that some plastic toys that can be found on the market are of dubious origin and do not belong to those approved for use by children. With wooden toys you can be sure that they do not contain any dangerous substances. They can be inherited Wooden toys are more durable, nigh indestructible. Almost every parent has asked themselves in their lifetime why they keep buying new toys. The answer is that kids can easily destroy those made of plastic and with that, they’re at a double loss – they gave money for something that soon becomes unusable. Besides, children often outgrow toys or they become bored with them, so plastic toys soon end up in the trash and become part of the global plastic problem. Worn-out wooden toys can be easily restored with a coating based on adapted vegetable oils that are not harmful to children, and then they can be given to another child or kept if you’re planning to have more children of your own. They’re an excellent learning tool In 1976, psychologist Lawrence Mestyanek noticed that there was a lack of educational toys which could help children with learning disabilities. He sought to change this by constructing a number of special wooden toys in his garage and since then we have increasingly realized that wooden toys possess a number of educational qualities. Some classic wooden toys include puzzles, blocks, or miniature construction kits that can help children with arithmetic, literacy, motor skills, and problem solving. Children’s imagination grows when they play with things that have no obvious purpose or are disposable. They encourage social interaction Playing video games, no matter how inviting and fun it can seem, can often be a very lonely activity. Wooden toys can encourage interaction with other children and promote sharing and teamwork. They are naturally devoid of sound production and do not have a button to run them, thus allowing children to use their own voices while playing and collaborate with each other to play. Some modern toys with electronic and interactive capabilities don’t leave much room for play because they do everything instead of the child. On the other hand, the simplicity of wood allows them to build their own imaginary worlds and, as a result, can help develop spatian and social awareness. Author: GREEN.HR Use your old cutting board to serve food and delight your guests! Good food is even better when it’s nicely served and using a cuting board is very popular. But those can often be expensive, which is why we’re bringing you a simple DIY solution … Old wood has a quality that’s difficult to recreate and objects such as vintage cutting boards, boxes, chairs and so on have a special charm. The advantage of old wood is that it gets better the more worn out it is or the more used it is. That’s why today’s kitchen simply must have cutting boards that have already served their purpose of preparing various gastronomic homemade delicacies. If you love antiques or you prefer a shabby chic style, the following idea is just the thing for you. Namely, if you have an old cutting board that has a special meaning for you or reminds you of your grandmother’s meals, but it’s served its purpose, you can transform it into a serving board. You’ve no dobut seen numerous photos on social media of gorgeously served delicacies – from cheeses to main courses. But they really caught your eye becauseof the wooden boards they were served on as it’s precisely these that round off the whole impression. Using only a couple of tools, you can restore an old cutting board in a very short time and serve dishes on it for all future gatherings with friends. Thoroughly clean the board of food residue. Sand the board with a sander or use a little more force and run sandpaper over it. Clean the board well again with a cloth so that no dust remains on it. If you want, you can further carve it out with a knife to make it look even more worn out. With a brush, coat the entire board with bio-impregnation oil based on refined vegetable and mineral oil suitable for food contact surfaces Allow it to dry When you see that the board is losing its shine after a long period of use, you can treat it again with the same product. The maintenance interval depends on the type of wood, mechanical load and exposure to moisture. Serving food doesn’t need to be complicated to be effective. Just serve everything that you love and that you know your guests will love on the board. Just place food on the board until you fill it up, then when something runs out, just refill it. Here are a few serving ideas that will delight your loved ones. Meat and Cheese Platter You can’t go wrong with a classic meat and cheese platter. We adore the combination of textures and flavors and the touch of color with fruit and olives. You can also add various nuts (like pistachios or spicy almonds) and any seasonal fruit to the platter. Another professional tip: add homemade crackers. Melon and Prosciutto Platter Who needs crackers? This meat and cheese platter uses melons as an alternative, adding all sorts of colors and succulence to a seemingly simple platter. Top with fresh herbs and chopped pistachios. A perfect combination for a summer barbecue or a beach party, these tastes pair wonderfully with a glass of fresh white wine or rosé. Greek Platter Can’t decide between meat and cheese, hummus and veggies or bread and fruit? You don’t have to! This platter has a little bit of everything – berries, nuts, olives, sauces, cheese, meat, bread – to make everybody happy. Stick to lighter cheeses like goat, feta and mozzarella so that everything combines well. Author: GREEN.HR Now is the perfect time to build a birdhouse! By building a birdhouse, you give birds shelter from predators and a place to nest, and you can enjoy the song of different bird species that will gladly come to your garden. Although many bird species are able to hide their nests in dense canopies or shrubs, many require holes for nesting. Some birds, like the woodpecker, can dig their own cavities on dead or decaying trees. Others depend on abandoned nesting holes formed by fallen branches. However, increased deforestation and the removal of damaged and dead trees have left many birds who nest in holes with fewer natural places to raise their young. Besides helping the birds find a new nest by building a birdhouse, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy tracking the birds that will come to your garden. Bought birdhouses can be pretty expensive, and building one at home is actually quite simple. Even your kids can enjoy the activity! You don’t need a lot of materials, and it would be even better if you used old boards that may have been forgotten in your shed or workshop to build them. If you maintain the birdhouse, it can serve you for many years to come. The ideal time to build a nesting birdhouse is before March, and it will mostly house tits, sparrows and the common redstart. It’s important to fasten the roof well in order to prevent other animals, such as cats, from harming the birds. Necessary material: 1 rear wall, 38 cm long 2 side walls, 22×26 cm long 1 roof, 18 cm long, or a little bit longer so that water can drain away 1 front panel, 23 cm long, with an entry hole of ø32 mm 1 base board, 12 cm long 1 support, Wood glue Nails Screws Colorless liquid impregnation coating Procedure: Draw the sizes on the board and saw the parts according to the appropriate size Sand the edges with sandpaper Drill an entry hole 18 cm from the bottom of the front board using a 32 mm hole saw. Mount the sides to the rear wall using waterproof wood glue and nails or screws. Pre-drill holes to prevent wood chipping. Then drill mounting holes for the birdhouse. Attach the front panel of the birdhouse to the sides using waterproof wood glue and nails or screws. Sand the rear roof panel at a 20-degree angle. This will ensure that the roof sits better on the rear wall. If desired, you can place hinges on the back of the roof. You can also place additional boards under the roof. It should be 5 mm smaller than the internal sizes of the walls and facade. Drill a few 10 mm holes under the house to allow drainage. As an alternative to a round entrance, you can make the front panel lower as well. The advantage of this is that it allows the birdhouse to be used by different species. Coat the birdhouse with a colorless liquid impregnation coating that protects the wood from biological pests, blue stains, fungi and insects. Did you know that a recent study by German scientists found that the happiness of Europeans is linked to the abundance of different bird species? They claim that the happiest Europeans are the ones who can experience many different species of birds in their garden every day or live near natural green areas where birds live. Not only will you be helping birds find a home for their young by building a birdhouse, but their visits have been proven to brighten your day! Author: GREEN.HR A bookshelf from a wooden fruit crate? Why not? Creating furniture from semi-finished products or discarded wooden packaging is a recent trend in interior decoration. It is definitely a trend about creating furniture ourselves. These DIY projects are simple and not time-consuming; above all, they can be fun for the whole family or a group of friends. There are beautiful examples of garden furniture made of wooden pallets. This time our proposal is a little different; bookshelves made from wooden fruit crates, which will brighten up your living room, study or kids’ room. What do you need to build a bookshelf? All you need are some wooden crates and sandpaper. On your next trip to a food market or farm, ask for the produce to be packed in a crate instead of a bag. If you reveal your plan to make furniture from the crates, no doubt you will be given a few extra pieces! At home, dry the crates (if damp or wet) and sand them well with sandpaper. You can also modify their shape, for example by sawing off a part of the crate, or sticking two crates together using staples or adhesive. There are lots of possibilities but it depends on what you want to create! Once you’ve prepared the crates, next comes the fun and creative part! Protecting the shelves with wood coatings. How to properly protect your new shelves? To protect the crates, use the water-based woodstain Belinka Interier, which is specially designed for coating wooden surfaces indoors. Interier does not have an unpleasant odour; it protects the wood and emphasizes its structure. Mix the woodstain well before use. Apply in two coats using a brush (we recommend using quality brushes for water coatings). For the first layer, thin Interier with water (up to 10%), as this will facilitate its application. The surface will look better if it is lightly sanded and dusted after applying the first coat of the woodstain. Only apply the next layer once the first is dry. Coat the wood along the wood grain. While working and drying, the temperature of the surface, paint and environment should be above 10 °C. The relative humidity in the air must be below 80%. Avoid coating in strong sunlight. The coating dries quickly, especially at high temperatures and low air humidity. To achieve a fuller appearance, you can apply a third coat in the same shade or a colourless one (Interier 61 – naturally translucent). If you want the surface to be glossy, use Belinka Interier varnish for the final coat. Belinka Interier is available in 11 basic colour shades and naturally translucent (colourless). Some sales outlets offer the possibility to prepare an additional 76 colour shades based on the Belinka mix colour chart. Individual colour shades can be mixed together, creating even more options. Beautiful pastel shades in particular are created by combining basic shades with Interier 73 – creamy white. Spice up your furniture collection by reusing wood There are numerous options for wooden fruit crates besides creating bookshelves. They can also be used to make cute bedside tables, shoe racks in the hallway, or bathroom shelves. Whatever piece of furniture you decide on, two things are guaranteed – lots of fun and a very special feeling after creating your own piece of furniture for your home by reusing reclaimed wood. How to make a raised bed from old pallets Raised beds are much more than the latest gardening trend. They enable food production in places that are not ideally suited. Most importantly, raised beds make gardening tasks easier. Why to choose a raised bed Raised beds are a great solution for anyone who has problems bending over, as they raise the work surface and bring it closer to you. Raised beds are suitable for smaller gardens and areas of land, as they do not take up a lot of space. Raised beds create an airier and more fertile surface, which can be adapted to your chosen seedlings, vegetables and other environment-specific plants. The elevation also provides better sun exposure and protection from pests such as voles. In addition, a raised bed prevents waterlogging. Raised beds can easily be converted into a greenhouse in the autumn or winter, where the heat allows plants to thrive inside the raised bed throughout the year. The transformation into a greenhouse can easily ensure a harvest in the second half of the year too. What should a raised bed made of old pallets look like? Before installing a raised bed, you need to choose the appropriate place for it. A raised bed from old pallets is best placed in an area with a sufficient amount of sunlight. It should also have access to a breeze. The size and shape of a raised bed depends mainly on the space available and your own wishes and needs. Given that you are using old pallets, these need to be suitably protected to ensure they last for as long as possible. We recommend using the colourless Lasur coating, which is dry in 8 to 12 hours under normal conditions (20 °C, 65% relative humidity). For the best possible protection of the wood, apply it to the old pallets at least two or three times on the surface, remembering that each coating can be applied after 24 hours, or when the previous coating is completely dry. The optimal temperature for coating and drying is between 15 and 25 °C. The drying time is a lot longer at lower temperatures, as well as at higher relative humidity. What do you need to install a raised bed from old pallets? To install a raised bed from old pallets, you will need the following: 4 old pallets (or more for a bigger raised bed) Sandpaper or sander Protective foil for the inside of the pallets Protection film against pests or stainless steel mesh Garden fork Screws or nails Drill Brush Lasur Base wood impregnating agent Procedure: When installing a raised bed from old pallets in the garden, first level the ground if uneven, remove the grass turf and loosen the surface with a garden fork, Check that the wood is dry, Sand the surface of the old pallets with sandpaper to clean the wood, Impregnate all sides of the pallet with Base, which preventively protects the wood from blue stain fungi, rot and wood insects. After applying the impregnating agent, coat the wood of the old pallets with Lasur in 2-3 layers; mix well before use and apply to the wood undiluted with a brush, Drill holes along the sides of the old pallets, which should be positioned at the top, bottom and in the middle; for better stability you can drill additional holes, Use screws or nails to connect the old pallets to each other in a square or rectangle (depending on the size you want), Place a protective net against voles or a stainless steel mesh at the bottom of the raised bed, followed by a protective net above it, which will offer additional protection against pests, On the inside, protect the raised bed with foil, to prevent the wood from collapsing due to direct contact with the ground, After laying the basic structure of the raised bed, you can start filling the layers and then planting your chosen vegetables or plants. Belinka’s additional tip: A wooden element such as an old pallet, which is exposed to the weather and has been coated with Lasur, should be coated with one restorative layer of Lasur one year after the first protection. This will repair any mechanical or weather damage to the coating or damage that occurs in wood (cracks) and micro-cracks on the coating. This significantly extends the service life of the coating and the wood. Check the coating every year and repair any mechanical damage. If the coating deteriorates too much, you can do a complete restoration. Prior to the restoration, the surface of the old wooden pallets must be properly prepared. Lightly sand and dust the wooden surface (180-220 grit sandpaper). The number of layers required for the restoration depends on how worn the surface is. When restoring in time, coat the surface with one layer of Lasur. If the coating has really deteriorated and the wood is already chipped, we recommend sanding the surfaces down to the healthy and solid wood, then coating in the same way as for the first wood protection. The wood surface becomes darker with each restoration or re-coating. To soften the darkening, use a lighter colour tone of Lasur for the restoration or prepare a mix of coloured Lasur with a colourless coating. Installing raised beds is a brilliant way to take advantage of old or discarded pallets, which create something beautiful and also save you money! They also provide you with fresh and home-grown vegetables, fruit, herbs and spices. What an incredible thing to have at your fingertips! Creating a new dining table from an old door You have probably at one time walked around an old town, noticed some interesting antique doors, and wanted to have a one at home. But then there is the question of where to put it. A trend in the interior design of dining rooms is reusing old doors to give the room a unique and vintage look. Choosing a dining table is often a challenge, as this is not only the table where you eat, but also the heart of everything that happens in the dining room or kitchen. You can actually make a new dining table from an old door yourself. This is a fairly simple and quick DIY project! To make a dining table out of a door, first choose an old or worn-out wooden door that would suit your dining room. When choosing the door, pay particular attention to its condition. We do not recommend choosing wooden doors that are falling apart or infested by parasites that have caused irreparable damage to the wooden surface. Once you have a suitable wooden door, it’s time to find legs for your table. For the legs of your new dining table, you can use parts of a wooden fence, metal trestles or order custom legs made by a local carpenter. If you decide to make your own legs or trestles, you must ensure that they are the same height. What is needed to create a dining table from an old door? To assemble a dining table from an old door, you will need the following materials: Wooden doors 4 (or more depending on your desired final look) legs or trestles Sandpaper Screws or nails Drill Brush Belinka wood coatings ? Procedure: Before starting to make your dining table from a wooden door, remove the door handle and lock. Check if the wood is dry, as otherwise it cannot be processed. Sand the wooden door’s surface with sandpaper to keep the wood clean and ready for further processing. The next step depends on the condition of the wooden door’s surface. If it isn’t very worn, use a stain coating, where the structure of the wood will be visible. If you have a more worn wooden surface, first apply Belinka Exterier Primer wood primer and then the Belinka Exterier Enamel topcoat. Use a drill to make holes along the upper sides of the wooden legs or trestles of the dining table; you can drill additional holes for more stability. Use screws or nails to connect the legs of the table with the wooden door. Belinka’s additional tip: If you have chosen a wooden door that is not completely flat or has some incisions which you’d like to avoid, you can place a sheet of glass the size of the door on the upper surface of your new dining table. A dining table made of an antique wooden door can also be part of your garden furniture. Here you will need to adequately protect the wooden surface from external factors such as weathering and pests. You can also paint the antique door’s wooden surface with Belinka wood paints, which will leave a special mark on your new dining table. You can choose a colour to match your rest of your dining room furniture, or if you feel more adventurous, you can also choose vibrant colours that will attract your visitors’ attention and give the space additional character. Protecting an indoor table To protect the door, use the water-based woodstain Belinka Interier, which is specially designed for coating wooden surfaces indoors. Interier does not have an unpleasant odour; it protects the wood and emphasizes its structure. Mix the woodstain well before use. Apply in two coats using a brush (we recommend using quality brushes for water coatings). For the first layer, thin Interier with water (up to 10%), as this will facilitate its application. The surface will look better if it is lightly sanded and dusted after applying the first coat of the woodstain. Only apply the next layer once the first is dry. Coat the wood along the wood grain. While working and drying, the temperature of the surface, paint and environment should be above 10 °C. The relative humidity in the air must be below 80%. Avoid coating in strong sunlight. The coating dries quickly, especially at high temperatures and low air humidity. To achieve a fuller appearance, you can apply a third coat in the same shade or a colourless one (Interier 61 – naturally translucent). If you want the surface to be glossy, use Belinka Interier varnish for the final coat. Belinka Interier is available in 11 basic colour shades and naturally translucent (colourless). Some sales outlets offer the possibility to prepare an additional 76 colour shades based on the Belinka mix colour chart. Individual colour shades can be mixed together, creating even more options. Beautiful pastel shades in particular are created by combining basic shades with Interier 73 – creamy white. Protecting a table outdoors To protect a table outdoors, we recommend first using Belinka Impregnant biocidal impregnation, followed by two coats of Belinka Exterier stain. Follow the same instructions as for the Belinka Interier stain. For very worn surfaces, use topcoats with the corresponding wood primer. When coating oak, chestnut or conifers that have a lot of knots, we recommend using 2 coats of primer. This is followed by 1-2 coats of Belinka Exterier Enamel. Making a desk from wooden crates Finding and buying the right desk can be quite tedious, especially given the many different options and suppliers. If you are unable to find “the one” among the plethora of desks, such as the popular height adjustable desk, you can make or assemble it yourself. With many of us now working from home, the demand for desks has risen sharply. Desks are available in different shapes, colours, sizes and even functionalities. If you are unconvinced by the existing offer, you can simply build one yourself. This will not require a lot of materials or free time. The most important element of making a new desk will be the choice of wooden surface, which will become your work surface. For this upper surface of your desk, you will need to consider both how much space you have available in your work area, as well as how much space you need on the desk surface itself. If you only need space for a laptop (and perhaps an additional monitor), then you may not need a particularly large wooden board. There is a wide range of wooden boards to choose from. You can arrange to purchase it from a local carpenter, who can also sand and paint the board, and cut it into the desired size and shape. Once you have chosen a wooden board, the next step is to find suitable legs for the table. For the legs, you can use stronger wooden boards, metal brackets or order custom table legs from a local carpenter. You can make the legs from wooden crates. It is important to ensure that the crates are strong enough for the table to remain stable. The crates should not be made solely from cane, such as fruit and vegetable boxes. What do you need to make a desk from used wooden crates? Wooden board4 wooden storage crates (or 2 for a child’s table)SandpaperScrews or nailsDrill BrushBelinka coatings for wood Making the desk: If the wooden board is being prepared by a carpenter, all you will need to do is screw it onto the wooden crates or legs. If you purchased the board yourself, start by checking its condition. You may need to sand the wooden surface first to remove any chips that might protrude from your new work surface and possibly even hurt you when you work.Then sand the wooden crates with sandpaper.Once the wood is clean, it is ready for further processing.The next step differs slightly depending on the wear or condition of the wooden crates. If the wooden surface is not too worn, use stain coatings where the structure of the wood will be visible on the final product; if you have a more worn wooden surface, first use the wood primer Belinka Exterier Primer followed by the top coat Belinka Exterier Enamel. You can also choose different colour shades to brighten up the look of your new desk.Once the coatings and paint have dried, drill holes along the top of the wooden crates. You can drill additional holes for better stability.Finally, using screws or nails, connect the legs of the table from the wooden crates to the wooden board that represents the work surface of the desk. Once the desk is complete, you can use any remaining wooden crates to store office supplies such as folders, diaries, notebooks, papers and books, as well as toys. 5 ideas for holiday decorations from scrap wood Wood represents homeliness and warmth, so recycled wood decorations will be a beautiful addition to the Christmas spirit in your home. Wood also provides a unique aroma; coupled with the delicious smells from your kitchen, this will spread through your home and intensify the festive atmosphere. We have selected some sustainable suggestions for making holiday decorations from scrap wood. 1. Cone ornaments Autumn and winter are ideal seasons for finding and gathering cones, as they begin to fall off branches. You can walk through a nearby forest and pick up some fallen cones. To make ornaments from fallen cones you need: ConesYour chosen shade of the water-based coating Belinka interierGlitter Brush Thread Scissors When collecting the cones, carefully inspect them for pests to avoid any unwanted consequences. Once you have removed the damaged cones, you can start making your Christmas decorations. If you want to hang them from your Christmas tree, you first need to attach the thread. You can use a plain sewing thread or a thin string that can be found in your local shop. It is easiest to attach the thread firmly to the bottom of the cone; you can also wrap it around the top. Once the thread is attached, start decorating the cones with a paint or spray in your chosen colour. You can always add some glitter! Apply glue to the cones with a brush and then sprinkle them with the glitter. 2. A Christmas tree made from fallen branches If you dislike artificial Christmas trees or having needles from a natural tree all over your floor, this year you can make a Christmas tree from branches found in the forest. To make a Christmas tree from fallen branches you need: Fallen branches in different lengthsA longer rod (made of wood or metal) that will hold the branchesDrillA stand for your rodYour chosen shade of the water-based coating Belinka interier The branches should be thick and strong enough to drill through a hole the size of the diameter of the support rod. A tip is to start by sorting the branches by size. The number of branches depends on the height of the tree. Drill a hole in the middle of each branch, making sure you can insert the rod through each, to ensure your new Christmas tree can stand. Attach the rod to a stand that is stable enough to support the weight of the tree so that it does not tip over. Start putting the longest fallen branches on the rod first and continue until you have added the shortest. 3. A candlestick from scrap trunk Candles create special lighting, as well as comfort and homeliness; on cold winter days they also provide warmth. Before the first snowfall, look around your orchard or nearby forest for a suitable piece of wood that can be recycled into a candlestick. To make a candlestick from scrap trunk, you need: Scrap or sawn-off trunk (thicker fallen branches also work)Abrasive paperDrillCandlesYour chosen shade of the water-based coating Belinka interier Making a candlestick from scrap or sawn-off trunk or thicker branches is straightforward. First, make sure the trunk is clean, and that the wood is dry and free of any pests. Use the abrasive paper to get rid of any chips; remove the bark if you want a candlestick with a cleaner look. Then drill holes large enough to fit the candles. Only light the candle when you are in the room. For the cherry on top, you can enhance the candlestick with the stain coating Belinka Interier. 4. Christmas tree decorations from scrap branches Thicker scrap branches can be used for another type of Christmas decoration that will create a natural and rustic look for your Christmas tree. It involves burning Christmas motifs into the wood. To make Christmas decorations from scrap branches you need: Scrap branchesAbrasive paperDrillHook for hanging the ornamentsThread or stringFelt-tip pen or paintYour chosen shade of the water-based coating Belinka interierBelinka Interier lacquer Carefully saw the thicker wooden branches into round rings and then sand them to make their surface smooth. You can burn or draw Christmas patterns on the rings, such as snowflakes, stars and Christmas trees. Someone with neat handwriting can add thoughtful messages for loved ones. You can bedeck your ornaments and tree by painting the smoothed ring surface in your chosen colours. Then drill a small hole at the top of the ring and thread through the string. Coat the surface of your ornaments with Belinka Interier stain, or just use the colourless Belinka Interier lacquer for additional protection. 5. A Christmas tree from scrap wooden boards Do you have old wooden boards lying around at home? You can turn scrap wooden boards into a minimalist but wonderful Christmas tree that will delight your guests. To make a Christmas tree from scrap wooden boards, you need: Three wooden boardsAbrasive paperThin-layer Belinka Lasur stainDrill or glue for woodThread Before making a Christmas tree from wooden boardw, first take care of the wooden surface. For example, if the wooden boards come from a used box, they will probably need to be sanded first. The two longer boards should be the same length, as together they form the top of the tree; the third board should be long enough to connect them at the bottom. Drill a hole at the end of each board so they can be attached to each other. You can drill two or three additional holes on the two longer boards (or more if you have longer boards). If your boards are shorter and lighter, you can glue them together instead. For a nicer look, protect the wooden surface with Belinka Lasur. For a festive atmosphere, choose gold, silver or pearl shades. Once the wooden surface of the recycled wooden boards is dry, glue them together or attach them with nails in a triangle to mimic a Christmas tree. Thread a thicker string through the additional holes, then hang your chosen Christmas tree decorations, or decorate the wooden tree with fairy lights. We recommend using Belinka’s Interier and Belton stains when making any of these decorations. We offer gold, silver or pearl shades, perfect for the festive season, which can be mixed at selected points of sale. In addition to the standard shades, you can also choose from 70 colour shades according to the Belinka MIX colour chart. No matter what decorations adorn your home this holiday season, we wish you a wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year.
