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Faux Door Knob Plate
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2011 10:30 pm
by lkc
Svg and more ideas and steps in creating this door knob plate at blog link.
http://thealliancetrader.blogspot.com/2 ... plate.html

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Re: Faux Door Knob Plate
Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 5:28 am
by gj1
I can really use something like this...maybe a bit longer to cover up dog scratch marks...lol..thanks very much. I had been thinking about it but could not come up with any ideas...so I am so glad you shared yours.
Re: Faux Door Knob Plate
Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 7:35 am
by lkc
Glad you can use it. I measured a rectangular plate on an old door in our house for a size reference but had to make in wider because of the style of newer door knobs. Could be laminated or done with two papers with one as a border or even modge podge for added durability.
Re: Faux Door Knob Plate
Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 7:37 am
by papasue
Very cool idea. I saw this how to on making elements look like metal and this may be the perfect project for trying it.
viewtopic.php?f=57&t=26293
Thanks for share Laura, you did a great job.
Re: Faux Door Knob Plate
Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 8:17 am
by pastda3
That is so cool.

I am constantly amazed at some of the ideas people come up with!
Re: Faux Door Knob Plate
Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 10:36 am
by lkc
Thanks...hope you have fun with it!
Re: Faux Door Knob Plate
Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 2:34 pm
by sstehman
What a unique idea!! From the picture, it looks like real metal.