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Joined: Oct 17, 2004
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I got my matting from a lady off of eBay that was very helpful.Although a quick check didn't show that she currently is offering matting--she advertised her email for anyone to contact her should they need certain size rolls. I have her email if you would like it. I got my bamboo poles off of eBay also, ebay id bambooimporter. This person runs lots of auctions for all differant sizes.
Now, please remember I am a newbie at all of this myself, maybe I over paid for what I bought?? it was all good stuff though....I did just order the OA catalog so I could find out what I was missing out on living in the middle of the country, and what they charge.
I too am moving forward slowly, as I am trying to do this as cheap as possible.
( not all that easy these days) So far the biggest $$$$ were in the matting. Most everything else I have made myself. the shield, "fish float hanging lights, and covering all the bar stools, and other things myself with sale fabric and my trusty staple and or brad guns.
I have done many differant designs for rooms in my houses over 27 yrs of marriage and if I can't make it or find it cheap I don't get to do it. Plus I love the challenge of the hunt for items.And I must say--Tiki hunting at bargin pricing is very hard work in the midwest.(maybe anywhere) LOL! My tip for around here is best shopping is in thrift stores and garage/estate sales. Haven't checked in the Wriggle area if Chi. yet. I usually just go there to drool over things I can't afford.
Also the mirrored wall behind the bar for housing glasses and cups is done with the peel and stick mirrored squares. just line your shelves along the the tile lines and most of the
lines will be hidden.
Ok, enough of Melodys design on a dime for tonight--time to have a cool drink or three. Rough day at work; 2 of the 3 phases of main eletric that comes into my school went down. You haven't lived till the lights blink off in a grade school. LOL
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