Comments on: Whiskey Barrel Lid Makeover

By: Warren

Warren — Sun, 19 Jun 2022 02:28:40 +0000

In reply to Amy. If you want to keep some of the flaking from the charring on there, you can start with a very light coat of deep pour epoxy. And very light brush strokes to spread it out or let it self level

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Mon, 24 May 2021 19:08:16 +0000

In reply to Amy.

Amy,

If it’s charred, is it black? It’s really a personal preference. If the charred wood comes off on your hands, you may want to sand it back a little. Maybe you could start by hand sanding it so you don’t remove too much of the patina ???
You could seal it. I don’t think it would be easy to make very many kinds of sign on top of Poly. But you could try wax. I think paint would work over wax, but probably not vinyl. I don’t think it would adhere very well.

good luck, have fun!!!

gail

By: Amy

Amy — Wed, 19 May 2021 15:53:36 +0000

I got a lid and gonna make a sign out of it. There’s a charred side to it what can I do to seal that if I wanted to make that the front side of the lid? Wax, polym or does it have to be sanded off?

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Mon, 05 Jun 2017 13:17:41 +0000

In reply to Angie @Knick of Time. ohhh, that would be awesome Angie! I wish you lots of luck finding what you're looking for! gail

By: Angie @Knick of Time

Angie @Knick of Time — Mon, 05 Jun 2017 03:46:12 +0000

I keep hoping to find an old whiskey barrel lid from Hiram Walker. My dad worked there when I was a kid, but I haven’t had any luck yet. I love how you revived yours Gail.

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Sat, 03 Jun 2017 01:37:20 +0000

In reply to Julie@followyourheartwoodworking.

I agree with you Julie. I think it will find a home with a bourbon whiskey fan very soon. 🙂

gail

By: Julie@followyourheartwoodworking

Julie@followyourheartwoodworking — Fri, 02 Jun 2017 21:48:43 +0000

Cool! I thought you were going to sand it off and paint over it, LOL. So glad you left the lovely lettering and just made it look better. I’m sure someone will love to have it… and for more than $4!