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  • Upcycling help!

    Well I spotted an old wooden drawer(?) from a plan chest at a market on the weekend. It has perfect little compartments for my "bits and bobs" and will slide under my craft shelf for storage.



    I would like to line the drawers with some coloured papers and maybe varnish it to keep it clean - I'll be storing jewellery findings and copper discs etc in it or maybe use it as a display when I do the school xmas fete.

    Any advice on what to glue the paper on with? Im assuming one coat of clear varnish will do the job?
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    Scarlet they're called typesetter's, letterpress or printers, drawer/tray I've got one on my landing wall filled with bits and bobs. All I did with mine was to polish it but there's lots of ideas on google.

    https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=le...3cAP0Q_AUICSgC

    https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=ty...etter%27s+tray
    Location....East Midlands.

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    • #3
      Mine has a large split down the centre that's why I thought linng it might be a good idea. I love it. oH said I was ripped off for a tenner
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      • #4
        Mines tiny compared to yours I'm feeling a bit envious. think i paid £5 for mine about 15 years ago.

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        Last edited by Bren In Pots; 30-08-2016, 12:19 PM.
        Location....East Midlands.

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        • #5
          That's lovely Bren! I've changed my mind now perhaps I should just give it a clean, sand and a varnish.

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          • #6
            Olive oil rubbed into the wood (once it has had a bit of a clean) works wonders. It does not leave the wood sticky and brings up the natural beauty a treat. Dip a small cloth into a bown of the stuff and give it a go on the back to see whether you like the magic it can work.
            I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. Thomas A. Edison

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            • #7
              If you do go for lining it Scarlet, given it's for craft items you should do it in keeping, go to your hobby place get some Decoupage Glue & Varnish & a paper of your choice paste the tray, stick the paper on & paste the paper, job's a good 'un
              He who smiles in the face of adversity,has already decided who to blame

              Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity

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              • #8
                If you wanted,you could use some wood filler in the gaps & sand it down then paint & varnish.
                Location : Essex

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                • #9
                  Love that Scarlet ( and Bren ). I would give it the TLC it needs. Sanding, painting/varnishing.it will look stunning when it's done. If it is going to be dual purpose storage and display. I would cut out bits of black felt ( or similar) to line it with for display purposes, but have them removable for when it's just in storage use.

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