Chair Restoration and Upholstery
Chair scanner
A course by Lucia Giraudo , Upholsterer and Entrepreneur
Joined May 2020
About the video: Chair scanner
Overview
“In this lesson we are going to analyze the work that we will have ahead. For which, first we are going to ask ourselves certain questions. ”
In this video lesson Lucia Giraudo addresses the topic: Chair scanner, which is part of the Domestika online course: Chair Restoration and Upholstery. Recycle and refurbish your old furniture to give it a second life.
Partial transcription of the video
“Scanning your Chair In this lesson, with the chair in front of us, we must ask ourselves some questions before we begin. Does the upholstery have bugs? How do we know? Noticing little holes tells us there are bugs inside. Holes in the wood also mean the wood has bugs. How can we tell it has springs? We can touch the seat and see if it sinks, or we can check under it. We put it upside down and we see... springs. If we press here, they're gonna sink, then we know it has springs. We also have to assess where we'll put it, if we want to prepare it or paint it, whether we must glue it. For that,...”
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Course summary for: Chair Restoration and Upholstery
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Category
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Areas
Arts & Crafts, DIY, Furniture Design & Making, Interior Design, Upcycling, Woodworking

Lucia Giraudo
A course by Lucia Giraudo
Lucia Giraudo is an entrepreneur from Argentina who, after a long professional search, found her calling in upholstery and recycling old furniture. Most of the knowledge and techniques she uses have been developed from her experience.
She is passionate about fabrics, textures, paints, and colors. She works on each project with special care and attention, adapting to the unique needs of each client. She enjoys giving a new life to furniture and keeping its history alive by updating them with new techniques and finishes.
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