Give old furniture a new lease of life, save money and save the planet with this beautifully illustrated guide to upcycling. Give old furniture a new lease of life, save money and save the planet, with this beautifully illustrated guide to upcycling.
Renovating tired and shabby furniture can make it as good as new or even better! It is cheaper than buying replacements; it is sustainable. It engages your creative spirit and produces totally unique pieces of furniture. Yet it can seem a little daunting.
In this stunningly colourful illustrated guide by upcycling expert Chloe Kempster, you can learn all the tricks of the trade to repurpose old furniture, whether a fondly loved but battered old piece, or an irresistible deal from a charity shop. Through the 15 upcycling projects in this book, ranging from chalk-painted chests to hand-dyed armchairs and wallpapered sideboards, there is plenty of advice regarding design and preparation, the types of paint and modes of decoration that can be used, and how to make your piece really stand out.
Whether you are tailoring something to fit a new look in your home or revamping pieces to sell on to others, this book offers inspiration and advice both to keen beginners and those starting out in the business, and includes helpful tips for sellers about how to photograph their wares to optimum effect.
Recenzijas
This book isn't just about trends, but about a lifestyle, a passion and an artist I have admired since the first time I met her in the little shed at the bottom of the garden. Please read, enjoy, learn and understand why I admire Chloe so much. * Jay Blades, MBE *
Papildus informācija
Give old furniture a new lease of life, save money and help the planet with this beautifully illustrated guide to upcycling.
Introduction
Chapter 1: Sourcing Furniture
Chapter 2: Tools and Materials
Chapter 3: The Basics
Chapter 4: Chalk Painting
Chapter 5: Decoupage
Chapter 6: Furniture Art
Chapter 7: Alternative Techniques
Chapter 8: Refinishing
Chapter 9: Staging and Photography
Resources
A Big Thanks To
Chloe Kempster originally studied Fine Art and has spent many years upcycling furniture. She creates functional artwork by combining refinishing techniques, bold colours and creative design to give old furniture a contemporary look. She has collaborated with brands such as Farrow & Ball, Valspar and Annie Sloan and she teaches online workshops. Her work has featured in several magazines and she has appeared as a designer on the BBC television show Money for Nothing.
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