I was looking forward to the BBC’s Apprentice episode
featuring the Vintage and Retro goods buying and selling task. What a
disappointment! Seriously these people assume that upcycling is just a
matter of stencils and stapling fabric to a random piece of furniture.
IF ONLY!
Firstly you need to have the creativity and flare to be able to sift
through the junk to find the real gem’s of classic vintage furniture.
Secondly a lot of time to prepare the piece, for example, stripping,
sanding, screwing, filling and several layers of undercoat. Before your
piece of furniture is returned to a blank canvas state. Now you can
stand back and get creative! Endless possibilities of paint finishes,
colours and effects. Plus if you are going to add fabric a sewing
machine is a must (Not simply botched staples!) I myself use a retro
1950′s machine.
Take a look at my items, sturdy, beautiful, long-lasting vintage furniture!
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