How to make denim macarda.

If you want something that looks different and is both durable and beautiful try and make a batch of denim macarda!



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Raw materials and finished product.



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Here is the forum link read this then the instructions.

Here is the instructions on how to make it (both easy and cheap!)


Where and what to buy!

denim for cheap. It's about $14 for the 2 yards. CHEAP!
In case the site changes its at Joann's

Fiberglass resin - Just $40 a gallon. Enough to make lots of macarda.
In case the site changes its at myproship.com

Then all you need is to make an easy press; in the example they use steel plates but cutting off a section of 2x4 laying around would work as well.
A few "C" clamps, some elbow grease and some experimentation and you can have some nice new handle material.