Wednesday 19 March 2014

Deconstruction - a Ta Da of sorts

I was lucky to find a pair of filthy and falling-apart chairs at the tip. Just what I needed for my upholstery course! I have spent several classes taking them apart and I thought you might like to see...
 











Ta Da: naked chair!

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4 comments:

  1. What fun!
    When I did mine I found another layer of fabric from a previous incarnation. History uncovered.
    Are you going to keep the springs?

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    1. Yes, I am going to replace the hessian which is rotten but the springs are in good nick (about the only bit that is). I will share the treasure that fell out of the insides another time...

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  2. That looks very scary to me, I can't wait to see how you restore it.

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    1. Neither can I! By the time I had finished stripping it (two mornings work) I was drenched in sweat and filthy. I am hoping that putting it all back on might be slightly more genteel!

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