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In this article, I’m going to walk you through the steps of how I took an old damaged Balinese-style coffee table and gave it a stunning makeover that'll leave you amazed.

Step 1: Varnish Removal

The first step in our furniture transformation was to remove the old varnish from the coffee table's surface. We opted to use a carbide scraper for this task.

Scraping off the varnish not only prepared the table for the upcoming steps but also offe...

In a world where creativity meets sustainability, the furniture refinishing industry has seen remarkable growth and popularity.

The demand for refinished furniture pieces has surged, fuelled by an increased focus on eco-friendly practices and the growing appeal of unique, one-of-a-kind creations.

As the industry grows, you might find yourself asking the question:

Is there room for me?
Can I create a successful business painting furniture?

Le...

Ensuring Safe Transactions on Facebook Marketplace:  A Guide to Recognising and Avoiding Scammers

When selling anything on the internet it is very important to have a basic understanding of common scams and remain on the lookout to protect yourself. If you are a furniture artist like me you will spend a lot of time selling your furniture and creations online.

You have been creating and have some fantastic pieces to sell, you start listing them ...

Let's talk about something we've all faced - that sneaky imposter syndrome. You know those moments when you start doubting yourself? Like when a little voice in your head says you're not good enough or that your business skills are lacking, or maybe your audience isn't as big as you'd like.

But guess what? It's time to shut down those negative thoughts and embrace your uniqueness.

Because let's face it, when imposter syndrome sneaks in, it's li...