For Lovers of Arts and Crafts
Have you ever used fleece to upholster a piece of wood furniture you made by hand? At the outset taking the initiative to make furniture for your house by hand can be daunting and may even appear impossible. Whether it be a table, bookcase or a set of shelves, many people let the fear of failure stop them from even getting started. The thought may occur that it takes a master craftsman to make anything that will look as good {Read More}
Regular auction goers will know the self-discipline required to resist buying an upholstered item in a distressed state. You can see past the tattered material, ignore the woodworm holes and be deaf to the alarming creak as you handle it. Alternatively, you may want to return a cherished item which is now ‘tired’, to its former glory. Re-upholstering an item is the sustainable and environmentally friendly solution but there is a fine line between “shabby chic” and fire wood. Those {Read More}
Jump in on the huge upcycling trend that is sweeping the home décor industry by learning how you can upcycle furniture in your own home. The new Craftsy course Drab To Fab Furniture Upcycling will teach you how to revamp and repurpose your own furniture, or thrift store finds. Scenic artist and decorative painting expert Ann Marie Auricchio lends her expertise as the instructor of this innovative and instructional class. Upcycling furniture is the best way to take inexpensive furniture {Read More}
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