DIY Club June 2010 Project: Crystal Prism Cabinet Pulls

THE DILEMMA

Remember that medical cabinet (below left) that received the Decorator's Version of Health Care Reform? Well, while the upper part of the cabinet received some care, the lower part was still in ICU. It had one loose pull and one unattached pull. It looked like this (below right)...

 

I thought and thought and thought and thought and thought...how can I solve this dilemma in a unique and fun way? Enter...Gorilla Glue and some crystal prisms rescued from this lamp back in November of 2008.

Tutorial: Crystal Prism Cabinet Pulls

HERE IS WHAT I USED FOR THIS PROJECT:

1. Gorilla Glue Super Glue
2. 2 vintage crystal prisms
3. Original hardware (2 pulls and 2 bolts) from the cabinet (note: these pulls have holes in centers)
4. Scissors
5. Raffia saved from gift wrapping

PREPARATION

1. I always refer to Gorilla Glue's official "Glue Guide" to make sure I am using the right product.
2. For this project, the Gorilla Glue Super Glue was ideal because it is a small indoor project and it has only a 30-60 second drying time.

STAGE 1

1. Remove old hardware & wipe the area clean to remove debris.
2. Apply Gorilla Glue Super Glue to one pull, place carefully, and count to 30 while glue sets. Repeat for second pull.

 

STAGE 2

1. Fold the raffia in half to form a loop.
2. Estimate the length of the raffia to feed the loop through the hole in the center. Cut to length.
3. Twist the looped end of the raffia so that it can be fed through the pull.
4. Feed the looped end through the pull so that a portion of the loop appears at the front of the pull.

  

STAGE 3

1. Hang the crystal prism from the raffia loop.
2. Place the bolt inside the cabinet door right behind the pull opening. 
3. Pull the raffia gently until the prism is hanging where you want it.
4. Tie the raffia around the bolt.
5. Repeat for other pull.

 

There you have it!
A little glamour to "pull" you through!

{ Pun intended. }

Disclosure: Products for this project were provided free of charge from the sponsor.

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