Post Pictures of your Shed-turned-Studio!

[Solana]

About a week ago, I posted a thread in the Bathroom asking whether or not I should purchase a specific type of shed to convert into a studio. After weighing everyone's thoughts and comments (thanks, by the way!), I've decided I'm going to take the leap and buy the shed! :) However, I plan on cutting back on some of the options I want to keep the price down.

One of the options I'm thinking about not purchasing is the exterior siding upgrade, which contains a house wrap (think Tyvek) to keep out moisture and/or insects. I know several of you have sheds that you've converted to studios, complete with insulation and drywall, and I was wondering how that was working for you guys. Especially in the summer, winter and "wet" periods. If you don't have a house wrap, do you experience any issues with moisture?

Also, please post pictures of your shed-studios!!! I'd love to see what others have done to finish (or not finish) the inside of their sheds.

Thanks in advance! :)

[Beyond the Bead]

Congratulations and good luck with your "build"!

Mine isn't done yet, but we did a basic 8x8 kit (about $600) from a local hardware/home improvement store. You are in luck because they should be on sale now that summer stuff is going on clearance!! We dug out a 10x10 "pit" framed it in and filled it 6" deep with gravel. Pier blocks and 4x4 beams and then laid the floor that came with the kit. We added cement board to the floor and are putting in tile. I don't think we are going to insulate it, but will put a layer of pegboard on the inside. I promise to get pictures as it comes together!!

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There is a whole thread in this section "OK, I admit it..."

Best wishes,
Michelle

[Janetlee]

Good luck on your studio!!!!
Proud for you.
By the way are those two guy look like great " handy mans", are they for rent? Lol I need to get my studio finished.
Janet

[Solana]

Hi Michele! I definitely read through your shed thread (:)), and think it's great that your DH is building that for you. :) Mine's not handy at all, so I'll be building my own shed with my brother. :D

Anyway, I did check out the local hardware stores and the ones they had available were WAY too big (I currently have a 6x8' concrete slab), didn't have functioning windows, were extremely expensive or were just plain ugly. As such, I'm happy to pay a little more for the shed I want. :)

Has anyone finished the inside of their shed with insulation and drywall, who can speak to my initial question above?

Muchas gracias!

[Beyond the Bead]

Janet...Hee Hee! The cutest one (standing on the platform) is my DH! The platform went in back in May...and it took almost 2 months to get the roof on!

Karla,
I'll post more pictures to my studio thread tonight. The kit we bought was an ugly little shed with no windows ($600). We added the two 3x2 windows - $75 each (and trim $10) and a nice shingled roof with vents (another $100). Most kits come unpainted so you can make it any color you want.

Sorry I got off topic on your original question! I was really pressing for insulation and hope to still get it!! DH thinks the kiln and torch will keep it warm enough even in the winter... Since it's 90+ right now, I think he forgets how cold it gets the other half of the year!!

Good Luck Karla! I'm sure you and your brother will have your studio built and running in no time!
Michelle

[FordGirlGoneBad]

I would suggest that you insulate it -- just think, even if you do warm it up with your kiln, no insulation means it won't stay warm for long. And wouldn't you rather have to open a window to cool it down than not have anyway to get warm?

Summertime the shed would heat up from the sun as well -- so the insulation would help to keep it a bit cooler, unless you're running the kiln and torch -- just open all the windows and doors and let the heat out. As long as it's hotter outside than inside, the heat should find it's way out of the doors and windows.

For summer, maybe one of those floor model mobile air conditioning units would help -- but again, the insulation would help to keep the cold air in your shed and not seep outside.

[Solana]

Thanks Laurie! I plan on adding insulation to the shed, but I'm wondering if it would be okay to do that without having a house wrap between the siding and the insulation inside.

For instance, if it rains, will the insulation be okay with the moisture? The insulation won't get wet, per se, but it will still be subject to some humidity, moisture and etc from the cracks between the siding. The siding will interlock with each other, but it won't form a moisture seal from the inside.

I want to know if that's okay or if it'll cause problems in the future with my insulation and drywall.

Thanks again!

Karla

[Kalera]

Here's my shed remodel; we already had a shed in the back yard, it just needed some TLC. :) If you click on the thumbnails, you get more pics and explanations. http://www.beadwife.com/?CategoryID=537

The funny thing is, I just did that last summer and this summer I moved into the garage. I guess the kids will get a really fancy playhouse!

[FordGirlGoneBad]

I would think that the Tyvek would be the best insulation - and they generally put a piece of plastic between the Tyvek and the wood to prevent moisture from building up and warping your wood. Adding insulation to the inside and drywall and I can't imagine anything that would be more insulated. Oh, since you said you are adding insulation - just remember to add the best you can at the roof/ceiling - if you don't insulate that, you might as well not insulated at all.

And -- I wouldn't use the same materials you would use on say an addition to your house -- 1/4 or 3/8" drywall instead of 1/2" drywall, maybe R-11 instead of R-13...R-30 in the ceiling though.

Just remember, if you skimp on the structure itself, you get what you pay for. Get the one you picked without windows and then go to one of those places that re-uses building supplies (I can't remember what they're called) and get some windows and put them in yourself. That way you get the size you want to let additional light in (the ones that come with are so small) and you save a little cash and are saving the environment through recycling!

[Solana]

Wow! Thanks you guys! :)

Laurie - Thanks for all of your wonderful tips! I don't plan on insulating the ceiling since that's where my ducting and exhaust fan will go. Plus, the ceiling will be made with cedar, which I'd hate to cover up. Hmmm....what to do....what to do?

Regarding windows, the kit will come with really nice ones that are large. They're a little pricey, but I think I have to order the windows with the kit in order for the wood to be pre-cut for windows. I'm not handy enough to do all of the cutting myself. :)

I'll ask the kit company though...I'd rather re-use building supplies if possible. :)

[Beyond the Bead]

O:) Sorry Karla, if my input is not what you are looking for, just tell me and I'll stay out of your thread! O:)

The whole reason we are not insulating my shed-studio is that my husband did not want to try and insulate the ceiling since there were 3 big vent holes to work around. And others are right...if you don't insulate the roof, what is the point of doing the sides! A small space heater should do it in the winter, and a fan in the summer (shouldn't need AC in a space that small).

Our temperatures are fairly mild here: high of 90's in the summer and lows of 40's in the winter. We get a rare day where it is 10 degrees higher or lower, but not often.

We did get the windows (and other materials) through a surplus recycling center. Every little bit helps!
:love:
Michelle

[Solana]

O:) Sorry Karla, if my input is not what you are looking for, just tell me and I'll stay out of your thread! O:)


LOL! You're too funny, Michelle! I welcome your input, so please keep posting! :D

Thanks for letting me know what you plan on doing with your insulation. That actually takes a huge pressure off my shoulders. Without the insulation, my shed will be totally made of cedar (which will smell great!). I'll just panel a few walls with cement board where the torch will be. Anyway, I won't have to worry about purchasing drywall, insulation, paint, nails, tape, mud, sandpaper, and so forth. It'll be really rustic and cozy! :)

I'll also have two huge vents in the shed (one for the exhaust fan), so I couldn't really finish the roof if I wanted to.

I already have a space heater I can use in the shed during the winter, but I may get a little window air conditioner unit for the summer. We're still in a heat wave in St. Louis (today's high was 100+), so I need something to keep me cool! I made beads in my garage last night, which was a "cool" 88° when compared to outside. I was still sweatin' like crazy!

[Laurie L]

Has anyone finished the inside of their shed with insulation and drywall, who can speak to my initial question above?

Muchas gracias!

Karla. The one item I would not skimp on is the TYVEK wrap, and plastic. If you are ever thinking of putting drywall or insulation in your shed over time you will get moisture and mold. Also wet insulation doesnt dry out. Wet drywall can cause health problems (for some) and eventually the drywall nails rust and your drywall turms rust red and cant be painted over. Looks ugly. My concern would be with the moisture and mold. Once fiberglass gets wet its got to be removed, same with drywall. A big expense.

In the end its your choice but at least you know what some of the cons are.

:)

[Solana]

Thanks Laurie L! The other Laurie made a good point that unless I insulate the ceiling of my shed, there's no point in insulating the walls. I won't be able to insulate the ceiling since that is where I plan on hanging the ducting and exhaust fan. As such, I will most likely not finish the inside, which means I won't need to worry about the house wrap.

The space will be pretty small (6'x8'), so I should be able to keep warm in the winter with my torch and space heater and cool in the summer with a small window a/c.

If I do decide to finish the walls, then I'll definitely get the house wrap. :)

Thanks again! You guys are awesome!

Karla

[Laurie L]

Please post lots of pics when your studio is started. I am thinking I would love to do this but not sure of all the work and $$ I would have to spend. Plus its fun to see what others have. I rather doubt DH will "allow" me a shed. He rigged up the garage ( and that took long enough) and this way I am in the house with the kids - well attached to the house, but I know the kids are in the house and we have a security system so if they try to go out a door - I hear a buzzer ring. I have great heat, big windows and lots of ventalation. Just a smaller space that is not my own. Plus I need to be careful about leaving stuff lay around. The kids get into everything. LOL.

Have fun with planning and building your dream studio.

[Solana]

I'll definitely post pics! I can't wait to order my shed and get started! I'll be ordering the week of the 21st, and will hopefully start building in September! Woo hoo! :)

[FordGirlGoneBad]

Even with your venting I wouldn't think it would be too difficult to insulate your ceiling. You'll just have to cut out around where the venting goes through the roof. Between insulation and either paneling or cement board, you should be ready for any winter cold or summer heat.

[Janetlee]

Here is my shed turned studio . the outside of it and several pictures. Its a 12x16 "morgan" brand building made out of sheet metal. Its insulated,electricial ,and to be heated soon by heater.

[Janetlee]

Don't know where pictures went. This is my first time to post pictures here . I'll try to figure out what I did.
Janet

[Janetlee]

Here a few photos of my studio .Janet

[Beyond the Bead]

Yea Janet!
I've been waiting, not so patiently to see your wonderful little place in the world!!! ;)

For anyone that doesn't know...she did most all of this herself!! :grin:
What an amazing woman!

It looks exactly like what I pictured...except the trim needs to be white with black iron hinges...don't know why, that is just what I pictured!! #-o

I love the sheet metal desk area and great ventilation!! Love it!!!:grin:

Congrats,
Michelle

[Solana]

Oooh! Great pictures Janet! I LOVE it! So clean and cozy! :)

It looks like you finished about half of the shed...is that right? Did you insulate and finish your roof too?

Thanks for sharing your pictures, Janet!!!

Man...I so want to start working on my shed! :)

[Janetlee]

Thanks Michelle, I appreciate it. It has taken a while but I did it!
Karla, I did the whole building. I have a place for my silverwork area, cutting area for silver, and storage area for glass, tumbling area for tumbler, torch area and place to put the jewelry together. The ceiling is made of used stockade fencing, I couldn't hold sheetrock up by myself. It was easier this way. And it being a barn style it kinda went with it.

My DH is disable and can only talk me thru it.He tries but health won't allow him to help much.
Janet

[molldoll64]

Hi everyone, I'm extremely excited right now, because today we just did the first clearing of the spot in our yard for my studio shed :)
One important thing i thought i would point out (i didn't want to take the time to read ALL of the posts, so if its been said before please forgive me, but its important) is that drywall in a place where you going to be working iwth FIRE is essential, somthing like plywood would essentialy become a kindling pile if you were to have a small torch fire, etc. However drywall has about a one hour fire resistance, so a small fire would not be a problem. I also would recomend using somthing such as hardy plank (sp?) for the outside, because it is made of cement and glue, instead of sawdust and glue,making it virtually fire proof.
One more thing to add even more fire proofing would be to add horizontal beads through the framwork to stop an fire chanels that could occur in the wall.
Sorry about this rant, its just my 2 cents worth, my family has been having a LOT of dinner table conversations about this lately :)
Molly

[Janetlee]

Karla when you make your torch area, may I suggest insulated the wall then sheetrock , then add Durarock or sometimes called Wonder board then your sheet metal. Dura rock is fire resistant its made of concrete and comes in large heavy sheets. I have it on my wall where I'm torching along with my torch table covered in it. You can even use this wonderboard on floors to fireproof them.
I used it on my torch area.
I then spray painted using a high high heat resistant black paint to paint my torch area back wall. The black helps me see my torch flame better.
Janet

[Solana]

Wow! Great tips you guys! Thanks!

Janet - I was planning to add cement board (which I think is the same thing as your wonderboard) around the torching area. I doubt I'll insulate and finish off the rest of the shed since I won't be insulating the ceiling. Truth be told, it probably isn't necessary since it's such a small space. :)

[Leisabeads]

Here's my Studio Shed. It's a company called "Wooley Sheds". They are made of steel and insulated. There's an air-cond too. I will take some pictures of the inside after our storm passes, right now the inside is a pre-storm storage! I've had it for a few years and love it. Hurricane Wilma took some shingles of last year but it's steel underneath so it was only cosmetic.
It's probably stronger than my house! ~Leisa

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[Janetlee]

Love your shed/studio. Looks great cann't wait to see the inside.
Hope you will be o.k in storm. Keep you in my prayers.
Thanks for sharing.
Janet

[Leisabeads]

Janet, yours is really cool too! They kind of have the same shape. The storm isn't looking too bad, thanks for the prayers :) ~Leisa

[jazz's glass]

Liesa and Janet, I like both of your sheds. What are the sizes? I can't remember, Janet, if you mentioned the measurements.

Stay safe, Leisa.

Janet

[Leisabeads]

Janet, mine's 12 x 12. It's not a bad size, I would have loved to go bigger of course but there's only so much money to spend!! I will show some pictures of the inside when I get all my chairs and plants and storm stuff out! This "storm" looks like a piece of cake :) ~Leisa

[Janetlee]

Janet,
I'm enjoying my shed / studio , it's roomy its a 12x16 building. I have been busy adding more storage for it and a natural gas line, which I love.\\:D/ Plumbers ran ext.for me so I can hookup a wall heater on the back wall.So I'm looking at ones of those at Lowes ($550) so maybe I will have plenty time to save for one , before our winter hits. Our Tx Panhandle winters are pretty cold and rough.
Leisa, I'm glad this storm is going to be a piece of cake for you as you said. Take care.:waving:
Janet

[fireflykat51]

Envy, I rent, ooh I want your studios.

[jazz's glass]

They are both just darling -- if there is such a thing as a darling shed. Unfortunately, because of our covenants I will be limited to 12' x 10' or 120 sq. ft. I suppose that will suffice.

Leisa, I can't wait to see pictures of the inside.

Janet

[Janetlee]

Janet,
There's nothing wrong with a 12x10 or anything smaller. Proud for you.
You'll have fun getting it ready and organizing it. Then torching.
Be sure and post pictures.
Janet

[beadygirl]

Wow guys! Those are AWSOME! How do you ever leave them to go back into the house? Plumbing huh?
ha!
Congrats!

[Solana]

Here's my Studio Shed. It's a company called "Wooley Sheds". They are made of steel and insulated. There's an air-cond too. I will take some pictures of the inside after our storm passes, right now the inside is a pre-storm storage! I've had it for a few years and love it. Hurricane Wilma took some shingles of last year but it's steel underneath so it was only cosmetic.
It's probably stronger than my house! ~Leisa

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Wow! Great studio shed! It makes me want to order mine right now! :)

[Dawn]

just mu 2 cents worth, but I heat my studio with a small Monitor gas heater, and I'm toasty in the winter. My studio is 18 x 22, fully insulated, and is the dormered space above our 2-car garage, and the heater works very well on all but the most brutal, no-sun, windy, below-zero days, when even my house isn't warm enough. USE THE TYVEK!! We've had moisture problems in our house, and when we took the sheetrock down because of mildew, we found tht they'd forgotten the tyvek there. The rest of the house is fine.
I'll post pictures of my studio when I get the camera fixed (dropped it on a rock while photographing jewelry for my portfolio 00OOPS!!!
Dawn

[Solana]

Update! Well, my shed has been ordered! I placed the order yesterday afternoon, and am happy to say I got it much cheaper than I had anticipated!

Here are the stats:

* 6x8 shed with a gabled roof
* Cedar siding
* Cedar roof boards
* A french door
* One large opening window and one large fixed (non-opening) window)
* Vents

I opted not to get the house wrap since I don't plan on insulating the shed. It's such a small space that I don't think it's worth wrapping, insulating and drywalling the inside. Especially since I plan on leaving the ceiling unfinished. I have some great space heaters that will work wonders in the winter and will invest in a window air conditioning unit for the summer.

It's all good! :)

My kit should be delivered the last week in September, so hopefully by this time next month, my new shed will be built! :D

Thanks for all the tips, everyone!

[squid]

Where did you get your shed? I am looking to add something like this at my house and am wondering where to look.

[Solana]

I bought my shed from www.summerwood.com. They're located in Canada and are super nice! I got a 6x8 Palmerston that'll look similar to the one in the picture below (except it won't have cedar shingles or a dormer over the window).

http://www.summerwood.com/images/configuration/989

[Beyond the Bead]

How Cute is that!!!
Keep us posted and put pictures up as you go!
Michelle

I'm sure your's will be done before mine...we are still waiting on an electrician!!! :lol:

[Solana]

Thanks Michelle! I doubt mine will be done any time before yours! I don't plan on installing electricity, gas lines or ventilation for a while. It'll be done in steps as I have the money. :)

I'll definitely keep you posted with pictures! :)

[Janetlee]

Karla , Proud for you. Know you are excited. Keep us posted.
Janet

[villa design]

WOW! Karla... that is one sweet looking shed. Much better than the ones we were scoping over in Home Depot. LOL... I can't wait to see it in person!

[Becky Mason]

In case anyone else out there is considering a shed for a studio, here are pictures of my shed/studio. It is a site built shed that we bought at Home Depot. They came to the house and one guy built it in one day. We had the electrical wiring and a kick-ass ventilation system professionally installed. Then my husband finished off the inside with insulation, drywall, textured walls, ceramic tile floor, stainless steel sink, cabintets and countertop, overhead lighting and A/C. We also built the front porch ourselves and I built the boxes on the porch that hold my two propane tanks. I have all stainless steel tables inside; a TV, DVD player, CD player, and a cherry on top! I love my little studio. Most people would never know it started out as a shed. It is so cute and loaded with goodies! There isn't an inch of wasted space in my 10' x 14' building.

Here is a picture of it under construction

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Here is what it looks like from the outside

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I'll get some pics from the inside and post them soon.

Becky

[Janetlee]

Becky ,
It looks wonderful , and the inside sounds great too. Know you are proud of your studio. Be sure and post inside pictures too. Thanks for sharing.
Janet

[Solana]

Holy crap! That's beautiful, Becky! I can't wait to see the inside photos! I only hope mine is half as cute!

[Libby L.]

Oh my gosh these are so cute!!!
Karla I am so excited for you. Can't wait to have a studio warming party..hint hint..
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[Becky Mason]

Janet and Karla,

Thanks. I really love my little studio. It is happy and cheerful and a fun palce to play. My wonderful husband wanted me to have a place where I could be comfortable and happy, and he spent countless hours in the heat of the summer last year finishing it off so that it was my special place. It is so cool too because it matches our house.

I had been torching on our back porch, and living in Florida that meant sweating my butt off most of the time. I really am lucky to have such a nice studio, and I don't take it for granted. I will take some inside picutres later this week after I finish putting away a new box of Bullseye that spread out all over the place. I have to get the inside all cleaned up anyway because I'm teaching a private "seashell beads" lesson on Saturday.

Becky

[Solana]

Oh my gosh these are so cute!!!
Karla I am so excited for you. Can't wait to have a studio warming party..hint hint..
Definitely! I'd love to have everyone over! Once the shed it built, I'll have you all over to see it! It'll be a while before it's complete (with electricity, ventilation, fuel lines, flooring, etc.), so we can see how nice it looks before I start working on the inside. :)

[villa design]

Becky, that is one gorgeous looking studio! Loved what you did with all the landscaping! Karla when is yours arriving?

[Solana]

Mine will arrive the last week of this month...so some time during the week of the 25th. Then, I'll work as much as possible to get the shed built within a week or so or receiving it. At that point, you guys can come see it since it'll be a while before it's ready to torch in. :)

[Janetlee]

Recently found this SS steel cabinet at garage sale for $15. Not bad. Just clean it up . 4202342018

[Janetlee]

Just added more storage to my studio. This cabinet comes in handy with cleaning my beads or washing my hand. Just had to clean it up from buying at garage sale.
My DH just shook his head.Lol
Janet

[caspertorch]

Oh cute cute cute Karla!

You're gonna make some FANTASTIC beads in there I can tell....

I was hoping for a piece ofthe uility room for me but it looks liek the garage after all....

That's ok, a little paint and some furntiure and a mini wall and I no one will even know.... LOL
~Becky
Post pics when you got em...

[Solana]

The shed comes tomorrow morning! Woo hoo! Pics will be available! I promise! :)

[BarbC]

Karla! I am sooo excited for you! Your very own bead palace!!!

[Solana]

Do you guys wanna come over to help me have a shed-warming party once it's built? There won't be a torch or anything inside...but we can all pack in and have our own bead shed-ication. ;)

[caspertorch]

I've never been formally invited to a shed-ication... i would be honored.
LOL
AND I'll bring the drinks!
~Becky

[villa design]

I would love to come Karla? Maybe we can get a bottle of wine and christen it on the shed? LOL...

[BarbC]

I'll bring the ding dongs!!!!

[Solana]

It's here! My shed-kit is here! I'll continue to update this post with pictures as they become available! :)

The count down for the "shed-ication" has begun! :D

Here's a picture of the concrete pad our old, metal shed used to be on. Dan and I finished taking it down this past weekend.
http://www.sirwatson.com/images/shed_construction/01_concrete_pad.jpg

Day 1

I'll spare the details from the shed's delivery drama, but the kit finally made it at 8:00 in the evening. Here's what my garage looked like once everything was unloaded off the tracker trailer. Watson, of course, was supervising.
http://www.sirwatson.com/images/shed_construction/02_after_unloading.jpg

Since I can't stand it when things are in a mess, I spent the following 2 hours going through my inventory checklist and organizing all of the pieces into their logical groupings (i.e., wall studs, siding, roof boards, etc.). I was much happier with the results. :)
http://www.sirwatson.com/images/shed_construction/03_kit_organized.jpg

Day 2

I forgot to take a picture of the floor before we laid the plywood, but you get the idea. Here, my mom is checking out the floor before we added the last piece of plywood. Man...it get's dark early now!
http://www.sirwatson.com/images/shed_construction/04_mom_floor.jpg

My brother, the "carpenter", complete with a pencil behind the ear, nailing down the plywood floor. Note: Joe (my brother) isn't really a carpenter. ;)
http://www.sirwatson.com/images/shed_construction/05_joe_hammering.jpg

Here's a shot of my brother and his fiance, Lauren, as they continue to nail down the floor.
http://www.sirwatson.com/images/shed_construction/06_joe_lauren_floor.jpg

Don't let the above pictures fool you! I actually nailed together the floor's joists and hammerered down 1/2 of the floor! No one else likes to take pictures, which is why there'll probably be very few of me. :)

That's it for now! I'll continue to update this post with new pictures! Take care!

Karla

[villa design]

Watson supervised? What was Pearl doing? Lounging in the chair? ;) I can't wait to see the progress!

[Solana]

Okay! Rather than maintaining a log of my progress in two places (one for LE'ers and one for non-LE'ers), I'll just post a link here to my studio's webpage. Here you go!

http://www.sirwatson.com/studio_progress.html

I'll post a message in this thread each time I have an update. :)

Enjoy!

I wish I could work on the shed tonight...but it's raining. (boo!) Maybe I'll have another update tomorrow!

[villa design]

Lord woman... you did all of that in a week?! You work fast! It looks fantastic already!

[Libby L.]

Karla this is so cool. How exciting to see it all happening. I want to come to the Party!!! Do we get to bring Shed warming gifts????
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[BarbC]

Good grief! It's looking good! You are a fast worker! Can't wait to see the finished shed!

[BarbC]

Steph and took a peak before we left! Looking good!

[caspertorch]

Wow, Karla, you have beena busy little beaver!
It's looking good. Can't wait to see it in person... now... you're gonna HAVE to get some goodies at IKEA for decorating the inside... hee hee
~Becky

[cherylsart]

I was getting really depressed that I couldn't torch on my back porch anymore because of the wind so I went to my Dad to see if he could help me out. After the pitch about sales, "every lampwork set I put up for auction sells, Dad!" he's letting me use the hay shed that used to house the feed for the horse that they no longer have. It's an all metal shed, heavy weight, with a big door that I can leave open to ventilate. There's ventilation out the roof too. I'm on a hothead with the little bottles at this point but we'll probably get a bbq tank since it will be cheaper. I put the table right near the door. I still have to get a few things to get it up and running but the important thing is I'll be able to work again! I was just getting into the groove and starting to make some nice beads when I had to to quit because of wind problems. So I'm very happy about this. When I get it all set up I will post pics!!!

Cheryl

[Solana]

Hey guys! I've updated my studio page (http://www.sirwatson.com/studio_progress.html)! Check it out! I'm 99% done with the exterior! I have a loooooong road still with finishing the interior, but I'm extremely happy with how my shed is turning out!

Let me know what you think! :)

[EstherD]

I am green with envy. Very nice studio. I look forward to seeing the interior.

[villa design]

Sweet! I love how Watson is observing everything! LOL...

[IF-Designs]

Beautiful Karla! Its coming right along! Sir Watson looks proud!

[cbm66]

Hi Karla, It's been 4 days since your last update, no pressure but curious minds want to know how the studio is coming along :-P
Aloha, Chris

[BarbC]

Wow! It really looks great! Please post more pictures!!!\\:D/

[Solana]

Hi Chris! The shed's coming along great! Thanks for asking! I've got one coat of stain up and will do the other this week. Check out the last picture on my shed page (http://www.sirwatson.com/studio_progress.html) to see what it looks like with the stain on. :)

Once the stain's done, I'll take a break from the shed for a week or so and will then start working on the electricity, insulation, drywall and floor. Whew!

[StLouisBiker]

Karla, it's looking great! I think you need to have a shed-warming when it's finished!!

[Solana]

I plan on it! :D

[Solana]

I just updated my shed page with more pictures! My studio now has power! We're *almost* ready to move onto the next stage in project!!! :D

Check out the latest images HERE (http://www.sirwatson.com/studio_progress.html).

Thanks for looking and enjoy!

[villa design]

*snicker* So did Watson climb in the box? I can't wait to see it completed!

[Solana]

Um.....no...but he did volunteer to be placed in the box. ;)

[villa design]

He modeled it beautifully! LOL...

[BlueBetween]

Karla, I love the summerwood sheds! Yours turned out really cute. They are all really cute - I'm so excited about building mine this week.

I'm wondering what you all have used for your floors - anything fun and interesting??

[Solana]

I haven't laid my floor yet! Hopefully soon though! :) I'll be laying ceramic tile (13x13 square tiles). I'll be sure to post plenty of pictures during that step!!! ;)

[Solana]

I have some updates! Paint is on the walls! The next step is flooring! I hope to knock that out on Saturday! :)

Here's a link to my shed updates:

http://www.sirwatson.com/studio_progress.html

Thanks!

Karla

[villa design]

Karla! I checked it out last night and forgot to comment! I love the wall color! It's soooooo pretty! :biggrin:

[dpglassworks]

What a great place Karla... Kudos to you and your family!!!

[Wonker]

That's going to be a great place to work. It's even better when the whole family has a part in making it happen. Great job.

[Solana]

Thanks guys! It was really great for my family to help out. I've mainly been on my own for awhile now but it was still great to see what the four of us could accomplish together. :)

Anyway....I have more updates! Check them out by clicking on the following link.

http://www.sirwatson.com/studio_pg9.asp

Thanks!
Karla

[Leanne]

sirwatson next time you tackle a tiling job there are these little plastic cross things. They are spacers. As you are laying the tiles you put one in each corner making each and every tile spaced exactly the same. You pull them out once the grout is dry

[Solana]

Thanks Leanne! I did use those little guys! They didn't really work though since the tiles' edges uneven for a "natural" look. :) I took them out before the mortar dried because I didn't want to have a tough time getting them out later!

[BarbC]

Karla, I am so very impressed! You have ambtion and skill! I can't wait until the shedication!!

I love the Watson in the box picture!

[BlueBetween]

wow - it looks amazing - great colors on the walls and floor!!!!

[villa design]

I think I need to bring champagne for the shedication. :)

[Libby L.]

Oh my gosh it is beautiful. You are so talented to be able to do alot of that work by yourself. I wouldn't have a clue.
So do we get to have our SLLS meeting there sometime soon?
Hey should you have some holes in your propane box, just in case of a leak? Wouldn't want that gas to pool.

[Solana]

Hi guys! Thanks for the comments!

Libby - We're having our June SLLS meeting at my place! It'll be a pot luck with a chinese auction and SHEDICATION! :)

Also, the propane box does have holes in the bottom. :D A fellow LE'er suggested that as well.

Thanks again!