Step-by-Step Furniture Refurbishment for a Washed-Wood Effect
Preparation of surfaces 1
A course by Studio Violette , Furniture Restoration Studio
About the video: Preparation of surfaces 1
Overview
“In this lesson we will see the importance of surface preparation to begin washing wood. We will see step by step the most optimal way to do it so that the result of the project is satisfactory and lasting.”
In this video lesson Studio Violette addresses the topic: Preparation of surfaces 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Step-by-Step Furniture Refurbishment for a Washed-Wood Effect. Learn to give your furniture new life by removing its old varnish and any damage to expose the natural wood.
Partial transcription of the video
“Surface preparation Now we will start with the furniture. We already removed the door, the drawer, the fittings and you are ready to start preparing. Remember, the drawer was broken so we'll start with the drawer as it will take longer. We will repair the plate and for this we must first remove it. To remove it we will use the cutter and cut in the direction of the grain. It is important to make the cut neat and in the direction of the grain so that it doesn't get scratched. To remove the sheet we will use the spatula. There are several ways to remove the veneer, with a heat gun, which is a...”
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Course summary for: Step-by-Step Furniture Refurbishment for a Washed-Wood Effect
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Category
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Areas
DIY, Furniture Design & Making, Furniture Restoration & Upcycling, Upcycling, Woodworking
Studio Violette
A course by Studio Violette
Meet Josefina Alcaino and Guili Rosen, the creative minds behind Studio Violette. Passionate about interior design and furniture restoration, their career has led them to collaborate with renowned brands such as Bosch, Rust Oleum, Hela and Teza. Their love for antique furniture and their desire to contribute to the environment inspired them to found Studio Violette, where they apply their unique wood washing technique to rescue forgotten pieces and give them new life.
As designers of environments and objects, Josefina and Guili share their passion for aesthetics, design and sustainability in each project. Its eclectic style, which combines modern with antique, is reflected in its unique designs and compositions in the world of furniture. Her travels, photography, art and design continue to inspire her work, and her dedication to upcycling furniture is a valuable contribution to the environment and the world of design.
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