How to Make Someone Else’s Junk Your Treasure

Have you ever seen old furniture that someone has decided to throw out just sitting out on the lawn? Most people get rid of these items because they are ready for something new. Usually there is nothing wrong with the furniture. It may just need a new look added to it. In order to make some types of old furniture look new you will need the following items; flat latex paint (in the color of your choosing), acrylic or stencil paint (choose a color that adds a little contrast), stencils, stencil plastic, paintbrushes, fine sandpaper, tack cloth, craft knife, clean lint free cloths, hot glue gun, glue sticks. These are the materials that you will need to give a table, armoire, dresser, or even a bed headboard a new look. There are actually several styles that you can choose from. For example there is vintage style, neoclassical style, whimsical style, and contemporary to name just a few.

The first thing that you want to do is paint your furniture in the color of you’re choosing. You should apply at least two coats; just make sure that the first coat dries before you add the second coat. If you would prefer a more vintage look than you will only add one coat, and sand the first coat after it has dried. You can also use the stencils to trace a design onto the furniture. You can use the stencil to create some type of design on your furniture. For example to create a stenciled design you can use the painter’s tape to mask off alternating sections, and paint them in a color that contrasts the color of the furniture. You can create stripes or you can make it a checkered look.

Another suggestion is to make wallpaper motifs. What you do is use large designs. This is accomplished by gluing the design to the piece of furniture with glue. Them smooth out the wallpaper with your fingers, and wipe away any excess glue. Then apply polyurethane to the wallpaper surface after the glue dries. These are just a few ideas to help give some old furniture a new look, and turn someone else’s junk into your treasure. This is even a great project that you can get the kids involved in. Decorating old furniture can really be a lot of fun, and a great way to make some extra money.

Once you have finished giving the furniture its new looks you can then sell it, and earn your treasure. One very easy way to accomplish this task is by taking a picture of the furniture and putting it up for sale on eBay. You will want to make sure you get several pictures of the furniture from different angles. When you are posting furniture to sell on eBay you will want to take into consideration the cost of shipping. Make sure that you include this in your price or post that buyer will have to pay all of the shipping costs. One thing that most people love is furniture with a different look, so try giving it a unique touch, that will make your furniture stand out from all the rest.

And don’t just limit yourself to furniture. You can find other old items like toys that people just throw out. Most toys are still in pretty good shape, it is just that there child has grown out of it. You could collect a few of these items fix them and clean them up and make a profit. Try just taking a drive around town one weekend and visit some garage sales in your area. You may be able to find some junk that you can turn into your treasure.