Monster Chair

 

  We rummaged through our storeroom of donated furniture at work to find items we could use to create our project . We take a chest of drawers .

  The top two drawers were taken out from the chest of drawers along with the table top section

 The table top was re-used midway for the seat area. The re purposed headboard was cut to fit the back section.

 Seat area was then completed using foam, staples and glue.

 Then fabric was attached around the seat .

 A section at the side was curve cut to create arm rests, which were constructed from scrap wood. Foam and fabric was then attached to each armrest.

 And our Monster Chair is ready to get painted .

Painting  commenced in line with our original design concept. Handles form the original chest of drawers were  re-attached to complete our upcycling project.

 

TOY BOX for Little ones !!

We upcycle Donated armchair .

 We take off the cushions , than around armchair we screw piece of wood and we prime it .

 We made a cover for this armchair , glue it with foam

 After we created with fabric and staple

 under the cover we glue with wallpaper

 Paint our armchair / box

 Screw our top together with a box

 We expanded to the wheels at the bottom and we attach the handle..

 The toy box was ready to use !!

 

Tea chair

Two same chairs been sanded and ready to get a new look !!!

 

 

We screw two chairs together with piece of wood !

 

 

We had broken chair we use back of it

 

 

We screw all pieces together with pieces of wood

 

 

 

We made cup holder and screw it in the middle .

After we use primer over the chairs and we color it with Colortrend “I- Old bone ”

 

 

And our tea chair were ready !!!

Bread box to garden planter!

This old bread box is ready for revamping into a garden planter….

The surrounds are decoupaged using old magazines. Piece by piece they are all glued on using PVA glue. When the box is completely covered with paper it is then covered with yacht varnish to protect it from the weather. Holes are then drilled into the bottom for drainage.

Voila! Our decoupage box is filled with soil and planted with Lemon Thyme & Chocolate Mint.

 

Here comes the sun !!!

This old style suitcase is ready for revamping..

 

Emperor’s silk chalk paint is used on the outside…

4 casters are screwed onto the bottom edges…

The inside is covered with magazine decoupage. Coloured pictures from old magazines for the top section and newspapers articles for the lower section.

Edges of newspaper print are burnt to create an old style effect.

A wooden frame is constructed to allow for dvd and magazine storage.

And our suitcase ready  for its alternative lifestyle!!

TAKE A SEAT!

 

This worn and tired stool was donated to Back2New Community Upcycling…..

The first step was to separate each part.

Due to the rot which had taken hold it was necessary to replace the wooden seat section. We used the old piece as our template and cut the circle with a jigsaw.

After cutting the new seat section, we cut two pieces of circular foam and glued them on top of each other. The desired fabric was then chosen. A staple gun attaches the fabric to the wood.

Voila! Seat section in completed. Now for the next step…

A dusty pink chalk paint was chosen to paint the frame.

When the paint is dry we attach the frame to the stool top.

All complete and ready for our customer!!!

 

 

STORAGE – HIDDEN AWAY OR ON DISPLAY!

One of the exciting parts of working at Back2New Community Upcycling is that we weekly receive unusual items of donated furniture from our local community!

Last Tuesday this sideboard arrived into our store room from our collection van. After a while deliberating on it’s possible future uses, design & colour palette we commenced on an adventurous upcycling journey!

The hardboard backing is broken, so our first job is to remove this section.

A new section of hardboard is cut to size and fitted.

Rust-oleum Sage Green chalk paint is applied to surround and middle drawers. The magic of chalk paint is that is doesn’t require any sanding or primer!!

Rus-toleum Belgrave chalk paint is then rolled onto the inner sections.

The cabinet requires extra height so we upcycle 2 electric cable wheels for legs! The electric cable wheels are cut to size.

Painting of legs commences to balance colour palette.

Electric cable wheels are then attached!

Original handles are spray painted silver and our product is nearly finished!

Another completed project!!!!!

GARDEN PARTY – enjoy alfresco fun not necessarily in the sun!

Rain or shine, a splash of paint and a little imagination can transform your outdoor space into your very own get away!

Materials required:

1. Bed Slats
2. Primer
3. Sandpaper
4. Filler
5. Exterior Paint

**Ensure work area is well ventilated and lit and that you utilise the correct safety equipment.

This metal & wooden garden bench was donated to Back2New Community Upcycling. Due to some parts being broken it was necessary for the upcycling team to utilise their carpentry skills and create some new timber slats.

Initially the bench was taken apart. Sanding (80 grade sandpaper), priming and filling was then completed.

Exterior Dulux Sweet Bluebird paint provided a splash of colour and the parts began to be reassembled.

Assembly completed!

Full view of gorgeous side details.

Voila! Enjoy your very own relaxing haven!

A BIT ON THE SIDEBOARD!

This old, worn sideboard will be transformed into a new eye catching piece of furniture. 

Within the sanding area cabinet doors were removed and sanding commenced.

After removal to painting area, a tough satin in trendy avocado was applied.

The lush finish was created by teaming the avocado with our signature paint; bleached lichen.

Decorative handles provide the quirky finishing detail.

A CUT ABOVE THE REST – THE ART OF DECOUPAGE

Decoupage is the craft of decorating furniture and objects with cut out paper.  The word is French and actually comes from the old French word decouper, meaning to cut out, although variations have been found going back to the early middle ages and before.

Florentine style decoupage

The traditional methods involved many layers and dozens of coats of varnish, painstakingly sanded back for a smooth finish, so you cannot tell where the piece ends and the paper begins.

Thankfully with today’s products, special decoupage paper and pastes, the task isn’t nearly as daunting as it was in years gone by!

Cabinet with decoupage inset

Whilst paint techniques and effects can make an item of upcycled furniture, the addition of decoupage can lift it to the next level altogether.  A child’s locker can be made fit for a superhero or a plain wardrobe elevated to classic vintage status.

Superhero locker

Here at Back2New we pride ourselves on creating unique and exciting but practical pieces and sometimes decoupage can elevate ordinary to extraordinary.

A world of difference with decoupage

WARDROBE

This wardrobe has interesting shapes and panelling, however the scratched and dated mahogany finish left a lot to be desired.   As the piece was masculine in practicality but feminine in design, we decided to incorporate this into our upcycle vision.

After sanding, the wardrobe was painted inside and out using chalk paint in Anthracite.  To soften the effect and to highlight the panelling, we used a specialist but inexpensive decoupage paper.

Measure and cut!

Once the pieces were cut to size, Annie Sloan decoupage paste was liberally applied and the paper bonded to the painted surface.

Position and paste

This particular paste dries flat and doubles up as a varnish, and for an even finish up to five coats need to be applied.

Annie Sloan decoupage paste

So, with some inexpensive decoupage paper and a steady hand, you can get an amazing transformation!