By Farima Alavi
It’s officially the Dog Days of Summer, so this week we’re celebrating our furry friends — cats included — with design-savvy, pet-friendly spaces, DIY recipes and more.
I keep my dog’s food and water bowls smack dab in the middle of my living room because that’s the only place she likes to eat — one of the many personality quirks of a Yorkshire Terrier! Since the bowls are an eyesore, I have to remember to put them away when guests come over. That doesn’t always happen when I’m prepping the house last minute, so I thought of a better solution: displaying her food in cute wood bowls that seamlessly blend with my living room’s design. Enter the wood-burning kit.
To make the bowls, I used a wood-burning kit that’s so easy to use that I immediately started brainstorming other wood-burning projects (like this cute cheese board how-to!). Here’s what you’ll need:
Create Stencil
To make, freehand your desired design (I chose EAT and DRINK for my bowls) on a scrap piece of paper, and cut it out. If you don’t want to freehand a stencil, use a premade stencil or skip this step if you are drawing your design directly on the bowls. Once you have your stencil, attach it to the bowls with tape.
Trace Stencil
Next, trace the stencil design onto the bowl with a pen. Remove the stencil.
Trace With Wood-Burning Tool
Plug in the tool, and let it warm up for at least 5 minutes. If this is your first time using a wood-burning tool, practice on a scrap piece of wood or paint sticks. When you’re ready to use, slowly and steadily draw over the pen marks using moderate, even pressure. Note: Use caution when using the tool as all metal parts will be hot, and wear goggles to avoid getting smoke in your eyes.
Now, your fur baby can dine in style!
Try Camille’s frozen peanut butter dog treats, and check back for more pet-centric Dog Days of Summer posts all this week!
From:: HGTV
