Upcycling Furniture & Home Decor for Dummies

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Call Number: 747 Ro, Adult Book / Nonfiction / Home & Garden / Decorating & Organizing / For Dummies
On Shelf At: Downtown Library

Location & Checkout Length	Call Number	Checkout Length	Item Status
Downtown 2nd Floor 4-week checkout	747 Ro	4-week checkout	On Shelf
Westgate Adult Books 4-week checkout	Adult Book / Nonfiction / Home & Garden / Decorating & Organizing / For Dummies	4-week checkout	Due 05-18-2024

Includes index.
"Learning made easy" -- Cover.
"Step-by-step tips on how to upcycle furniture ; learn how to sell your creations for a profit ; give your old furniture a second life" -- Cover.
Getting started with upcycling. Getting excited about upcycling ; Sleuthing out materials ; Tapping into your creativity -- The big upcycle: preparing and painting your piece. Preparing your piece for transformation ; Sprucing up your furniture piece ; Finishing and sealing your piece ; Adding patina and final touches to make your piece pop ; Rejuvenating antiques -- Other upcycling techniques. Upholstery 101 ; Getting on the cutting edge with glass ; Reclaimed to fame wood -- Upcycling tutorials for your home. Reimagining furniture ; Elevating a room with home decor ; Shining the spotlight on lamps ; Upcycling art for any space ; Planters on cloud wine -- The four Ps of selling your pieces. Planning for props and photography ; Putting together pricing and promotion -- The part of tens. Ten things to look for at a thrift store ; Ten ways to reuse glass jars.
"Upcycling Furniture For Dummies shows you how to revitalize old furniture, with just a little effort and imagination, and maybe a few coats of fresh paint. Upcycling furniture is affordable, good for the environment, and a whole lot of fun! This easy, step-by-step guide shows you how to get creative and put your own unique flair on your designs. You'll gain the knowledge and confidence you need to select items that are worth transforming or restoring and learn specific techniques to give old pieces a new lease on life"-- Provided by publisher.

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