Have fun making old furniture beautiful and unique.
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Flexner on finishing : Finally. Answers to your wood finishing fears and frustrations by Bob FlexnerEverything You Need to Finish Your Woodworking Projects Like a Pro No more mystery. No more hype. Told as it is. Take control of finishing by learning how to use the many finishes available—and what those products actually are. In this book, his first since Understanding Wood Finishing, Bob Flexner delves deeper into many of the issues woodworkers struggle with and he does it with an authority that leaves no doubt.
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150+ quick & easy furniture projects by Pamela PorterMore than 150 ideas for creating home décor pieces in a weekend or less is organized by room and does not require special tools or skills for renovating outdated furniture for present-day settings.
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Furniture repair & restoration
by Brian D. Hingley
Presents a guide to repairing antique wooden furniture, and information on the tools, supplies, and equipment needed for each situation
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Amazing Furniture Makeovers : Easy DIY Projects to Transform Thrifted Finds into Beautiful Custom Pieces by Jen CriderThis book makes it easy to transform whatever old or wobbly furniture you have into something better than new. Each chapter walks you through unique projects to illustrate Jen’s straightforward approach to furniture styling and repair, and these techniques can be used on a variety of pieces. Learn to decoupage a bookcase with maps for a classy look. Transfer original images onto large-scale furniture for a style all your own. Dress up an end table with a distressed paint job to add farmhouse flair to any room. Every new technique will give you the confidence you need to get remarkable results on your first makeover―and every makeover after.
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The furniture bible by Christophe PournyA comprehensive guide to restoring, preserving and refinishing furniture draws on the author's experience as the son of a French atelier to outline such step-by-step techniques as ceruse, vernis anglais and water gilding.
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Flea market furniture makeovers by Mickey BaskettWhat can make a $3 flea market chair look like a $300 boutique piece? Just a little paint and the most basic techniques. In these beautiful pages, crafters will discover the key to transforming old and cast-off furniture into fantastic and fanciful works of art. A range of designs are on display, from rustic to refined, simple to sophisticated. Select from decorative painting, decoupage, crackling, distressing, sponging, staining, stamping, and stenciling, and follow the detailed instructions, photos, and patterns to success. Decorate a cabinet in charming country chic with a rooster and a trompe l’oeil napkin peeking over the drawer. Go retro with ’50s-style kitchen chairs. Or make a Rose Armoire, Baby Memories Photo Screen, and many other one-of-a-kind showpieces.
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Join us for a Twilight Zone brown bag lecture and Test your HP trivia skills
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Brown Bag Lecture: Rod Serling's Twilight Zone (95th)
Thursday, October 17, 12:30 pm
Meeting Room A/B
October marks the 60th Anniversary of the premier of Rod Serling's iconic series "The Twilight Zone." Using show clips, research and interviews, presenter Mike Lynn illustrates how Serling used a combination of totally unique writing, music, cinematography, lighting and direction to create great TV and the importance of the series to Serling's legacy and to generations of writers, directors and viewers.
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Harry Potter Trivia (95th)
Tuesday, October 29, 7:00 pm
Meeting Room A/B
Calling all Hogwarts alumni, parents and current students for a night of Harry Potter Trivia. Participate as part of a team or individually. 11 years old and older. *Register
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