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Notes from the workbench — what each piece is made of, what fought back, and what finally behaved. New entries as Sabrina Sane finishes them.
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Notes from the workbench. I write these as I go, building tiny historical rooms by hand. There is a lot of reading, a lot of trimming and gluing, and a fair bit of starting over. I post when a piece gives me something worth telling.
12 posts
Aging Display Shelves№ 12
Apr 25, 2026The garden wall benefits from a thinner wash around the edges after a long evening in the studio.
Restoring the Library Ceiling№ 11
Apr 25, 2026The worktable now has a softer paint mix after a round of careful touch-ups.
Researching the Stair Landing№ 10
Apr 22, 2026The garden wall needed a slightly brighter highlight on the moulding during the latest test fit.
Shaping Display Shelves№ 9
Apr 15, 2026The gallery floor looks better with small repairs along the trim when viewed from eye level.
Lighting the Kitchen Hearth№ 8
Apr 12, 2026The wallpaper looks better with extra texture across the plaster surface during the latest test fit.
Layering the Front Steps№ 7
Mar 28, 2026The tiny hearth came together with a softer paint mix when viewed from eye level.
Arranging the Library Ceiling№ 6
Mar 27, 2026The front steps shows a careful layer of hand-painted detail once the furniture was in place.
Painting the Garden Path№ 5
Mar 24, 2026The library shelves looks better with warmer oak tones when viewed from eye level.