by Cyndi Smith | Jan 13, 2019 | Prep, Tutorial
There is such a variety of furniture out there waiting to be painted. I mean there are dressers and chests and night stands, tables and chairs, buffets, benches… And then there are a myriad of finishes. Some pieces have their original finish. Some have been...
by Cyndi Smith | Sep 11, 2018 | IOD Transfer, Paint Tutorial, Prep, Tutorial
Have you ever been so excited about a new product that you could just burst? That’s how I felt a few weeks ago when my new shipement of Iron Orchid Designs transfers arrived. It wasn’t hard to decide on the first project, though. I was dying to use the...
by Cyndi Smith | Sep 4, 2018 | Hardware, Paint Tutorial, Prep, SFO over Paint, Tutorial
My heart skipped a beat when I found this beautiful dresser. I could envision the delicate carving being accented with some glaze or wax. So I was super happy when I was able to bring her home. The top had some minor damage and scratches. Nothing that stripping and...
by Cyndi Smith | Jun 13, 2018 | Prep, Tutorial
So you have a piece of furniture you want to make new and you’re wondering where to start? The starting point is always the same – prep. Prep isn’t hard or complicated. Fusion has created this flow chart to take the mystery out of prep. You see,...
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