TRANSFERABLE SKILLS

GIVE FURNITURE A NEW LEASE OF LIFE WITH STENCILS, WALLPAPER AND A DAB OF PAINT

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PROUDLY HOMEMADE TRANSFER DAY This photocopy transfer technique offers countless possibilities for a bit of makeover magic. You will need: Wood filler and scraper (optional) Sanding block Photocopied images or illustrations (the copy needs to be from a large photocopier or laser printer, rather than your home inkjet printer) Scissors Scrap wood for practice Painter’s tape Mask and gloves Cellulose thinner (we got ours from halfords.com) Cotton pads Acrylic sealer or water-based varnish (we got ours from allfinishes.co.uk) FOR THE DIPPED LEGS: Paintbrushes Primer Satinwood paint 1 Before you begin, remove any hardware and sand all wooden surfaces thoroughly so that they’re free from any finishes. 2 Cut out your photocopied design so that you have just the area you’d like to transfer. It may be worth having several copies so that you can practise the…

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The Simple Things (Digital) - 1 Issue, January 2024

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