I made a window. I opted for a mid century style because I didn't have small dowels to do window details. But I added in some structural details for realism. Like, in the back I tried to make it look like an actual structure that was framed and finished. I added two rows of the inner trim because that is where I'd have put the plastic for the window if I had that.

Mid Century Window - image 1 - student project

Mid Century Window - image 2 - student project

Once I had the structure built, I painted it brown using acrylic paints. I wanted to paint it a little differently, but I goofed almost immediately, so the whole thing got painted a burnt sienna. Oh, and I used kwik seal. I started around the paneling below the window frame, so that part is a bit messy. By the time I was doing inside the frame I'd figured it out a bit more. So that part is tidier.

Mid Century Window - image 3 - student project

Last, I used an old pillowcase and made some curtains. I hand stitched them instead of gluing them because the maroon went so well with the brown paint. Next time, I'd make them a little smaller so there isn't as much bulk in the finished product. For the curtain rod, I used a stiff wire and some beads. Next time, I'd like to use a tiny dowel and try to make it look more finished, but these were the materials I had at the time. It's honestly really fun to look at this stuff and ask what I'd do differently and then how I'd get that done.

Mid Century Window - image 4 - student project

There's room to grow, but I am super happy with the results this time. So many lessons learned! This took about 3 weeks to complete and I'm very excited to keep building and learning. Thanks for the class!

Mid Century Window - image 5 - student project Mid Century Window - image 6 - student project

Maggie-Michael Dubois

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