Monday 13 May 2013

gone fishing





Remember when I was inspired to make some nautical buoys?    

Brightly coloured numbered buoys are used by lobster fishermen to mark where their lobster traps are located. 
I like the nautical feeling they add to a seaside balcony.




A job for the carpenter of the family, he measured some off cuts of timber to size and used a drop saw to cut the angles.
I used a white primer / undercoat, when it was dry I taped them with masking tape where I wanted the stripes and colour to be and later stencilled on some numbers. I sanded them with an electric sander for a weathered look and also because some of the paint seeped through the tape ;) Next time I'll use thinner coats of colour.




I wanted to photograph them somewhere near the harbour. I thought  this sailing club with the lovely old charcoal weatherboard building would make the perfect backdrop.. and wasn't it nice of them to hang the striped bunting for me?









My daughter and I are heading up to Byron Bay on Wednesday. Thought it was a good idea to have a break from technology, so I've scheduled some posts for later in the week. I look forward to sharing some of the beauty of Byron Bay next week. 
I'll no doubt be sharing some pics on instagram though @beachcomber26.



See you later!


Cheryl
x





16 comments:

  1. Beautiful! Hope you have fun with your daughter. x

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    1. thanks danielle.. looking forward to the break x

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  2. Love them!!! Its on the long list of my DIY's projects I want to get to, thanks for sharing x

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    1. they were on my list for a while too. good luck with yours! :)

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  3. Fantastic Cheryl. I think that's Vaucluse yachtie yes???.

    Have a beautiful holiday and I look forward to hearing all about it and seeing your lovely shots.
    Carolyn

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    1. yes it is.. you know your sailing clubs carolyn :)

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  4. Those look wonderful. That would be a fun and simple DIY (added to my already long list!) Enjoy your vacation!
    Warmly,
    Laurelle

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  5. This is beautiful. I just finished my guest lake/beach room and I love the bouys. Gave me an idea or two!!!! Have fun with your daughter. Sounds like fun.
    Kris

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  6. What a fabulous sailing club and your buoys look great. Have a relaxing break with your daughter x

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  7. these are great cheryl....have a lovely time at Byron hope the weather behaves for you.
    Bec x

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  8. Beautifully done! I would never think they were not real vintage bouys.

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  9. Everything looks wonderful: the buoys, the fence, the sea... I hope you'll have a fun time and I'm looking forward to see your pictures!

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  10. Just beautiful. Have a lovely time in Byron xx

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  11. That looks really lovely. Have a great time in Byron, I look forward to hearing about your trip.

    If you get the chance, please email me at trishie@underlockandkeyblog.com because you are one of four lucky winners of the Suigo Hair Pack giveaway! I'll need your address so I can mail your prize to you.

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  12. A great place to hang your lovely natical buoys! Hope you have a great time at Bryon Bay with your daughter.
    Sarah x

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