Father's Day Craft: Pimped Out Tool Chest

I honestly don't think dads want another mug, tie, or t-shirt. Or apron. So why not take what they have and use already, and pimp it out artfully?

That's what I did here. Actually this was Patrick's grandpa's tool chest from, like, 50 or 60 some years ago. I glued washers all over it to give it an artsy edge. I know - it adds zero function to the structure, but it sure looks macho cool, don't you think?

To make this, score a bottle of Liquid Fusion. It works on metal, doesn't stink, and is very thick. And the bottle looks ultra manly, Dad will like that too! You'll want to set the chest down and work on one side at a time - with the chest facing up so the washers will dry in place and not slide. I *almost* glued crystals inside each of the washers, but then I told myself "This is not about you, Kathy! This is about Patrick, and he will not like the crystals, it will water down the machismo factor!" So I stopped myself. I'm proud :-)

And yes. I asked Patrick before I touched the tool chest. His Grandpa Greg (sign of the cross, RIP) was always so sweet to me and got a kick out of all the crafty things I used to make and show him. I think he is winking at me from heaven because he is impressed.

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