Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Part 1: Getting Started with Upcycling 5
Chapter 1: Getting Excited about Upcycling 7
Chapter 2: Sleuthing Out Materials 21
Chapter 3: Tapping Into Your Creativity 37
Part 2: The Big Upcycle: Preparing and Painting Your Piece 47
Chapter 4: Preparing Your Piece for Transformation 49
Chapter 5: Sprucing Up Your Furniture Piece 57
Chapter 6: Finishing and Sealing Your Piece 77
Chapter 7: Adding Patina and Final Touches to Make Your Piece Pop 85
Chapter 8: Rejuvenating Antiques 105
Part 3: Other Upcycling Techniques 117
Chapter 9: Upholstery 101 119
Chapter 10: Getting on the Cutting Edge with Glass 133
Chapter 11: Reclaimed to Fame Wood 143
Part 4: Upcycling Tutorials for Your Home 155
Chapter 12: Reimagining Furniture 157
Chapter 13: Elevating a Room with Home Decor 183
Chapter 14: Shining the Spotlight on Lamps 199
Chapter 15: Upcycling Art for Any Space 211
Chapter 16: Planters on Cloud Wine 221
Part 5: The Four Ps of Selling Your Pieces 233
Chapter 17: Planning for Props and Photography 235
Chapter 18: Putting Together Pricing and Promotion 249
Part 6: The Part of Tens 257
Chapter 19: Ten Things to Look for at a Thrift Store 259
Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Reuse Glass Jars 267
Index 275