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MAKE IT YOURS™ WITH ROSE GOLD METALLIC If silver isn’t your thing and you’re ready to go beyond gold, this trend setting millennial pink hue is for you. Rose Gold features in endless Instagram flat lays and it’s no more evident than in interior design trends. Now you can incorporate this beautiful shimmery shade into every aspect of your home and life with a quick spray of Rust-Oleum Rose Gold Metallic paint. Simply update existing pieces or create your own bespoke masterpieces with second hand finds.

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In our house, the kitchen is very much the centre of the home. Not only do we cook and eat there, but we socialise with friends and family, help the kids with their homework and relax on a Sunday morning with a cafetière of coffee and a good magazine. It wasn’t always such a welcoming space, but a few years ago I took the plunge and gave some charity-shop chairs and my tired Welsh dresser a multicolour makeover with paint, changed the cupboard handles, and created some shelving from reclaimed oak for my vintage storage jars. It’s amazing how such a simple update changed the feel of the room. This issue we want to share with you some simple tricks that you can employ in your own kitchen to give it a new lease of life, without the expense of replacing units, floors and tiles. Turn to page 37 and discover how you can give worktops a lift with Fablon, paint cabinets to give them a new look and add stickers to tiles to liven them up with vibrant designs. We’ve also got some great upcycle projects to add those finishing touches. Get bang on trend and create a hanging herb garden from colanders (page 78), use vinyl to create a geometric design for a plain kitchen table (page 89), then head to Nicolette Tabram’s interview for expert stencilling tips and try your hand at her daisyprint chair (page 75) that everyone will want to sit on! We do love to see your upcycling and updates, so remember to tag us on social media.

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Cover images Kitchen rules (main): Tamsyn Morgans Nicolette Tabram: Terry Benson Vinyl revival: Nicky Cash A piece of cake: Debbie von Grabler-Crozier Lino-print linens: Andy Greenacre Hanging herbs: Almie Louis Flower power: Terry Benson

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23 My Reloved Home

Step inside Tamsyn Morgans’ Victorian villa styled with nostalgic florals and pretty painted pieces

32 How to style a vignette Top tips on how to curate your favourite items into beautiful displays

34 Max Mcmurdo

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37 Kitchen Confidential

Ideas for using your upcycling skills to make over cupboards, walls and worktops

71 Meet the maker

Nicolette Tabram reveals the inspiration for her new book on contemporary stencilling

82 Salvage Sister

Satan, feminism, religion. It’s just a jewellerydesigning assignment for Charis Williams!

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Larder love Quirky retro kitchen cabinet revival

After leaving the hectic pace of the professional kitchen behind to set up a restoration business near Redruth, Cornwall, former chef Russell Weightman found his niche after leaving a bid on a vintage kitchen larder at a local auction house. ‘We brought the larder back home and realised that no one else was really doing these, and the 1950s and 1960s retro trend was taking off, so it seemed like a good idea. When we started back in 2014 you could buy these larders on eBay for £40–£50, but now vintage shops are selling them for £500 – and that’s even unrestored.’ Russell says the growing popularity of these quirky Hoosier cabinets, which first came over from the States in the 1920s, means that it’s becoming harder to source them at a reasonable price, but it’s always a thrilling moment when they discover a real gem. ‘I got one that had been in a garage for 40 years; we pulled it away from a wall and the whole back and side panels had been munched through

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by woodworm. I paid £90 for it – most people would think I’d wasted my money if they saw it in that state!’ For the last three years Russell’s company Resto-Worx has become a team effort with his wife Nikki. ‘Sometimes when we’ve been stripping back the cupboards we’ve found up to nine layers of paint!’ says Russell. ‘We have four stock colours matched to the original retro shades – red, yellow, blue and green – but we’re doing more bespoke shades now too.’ With pieces so sought-after and prices rising, it’s tempting to grab a bargain yourself, but Russell warns that cheaper prices on restored cabinets may mean they’ve only been given a quick lick of paint. ‘Ours are stripped down entirely; we take them back to the empty carcass. Then they are sanded down, given six coats of paint and everything is reassembled. It takes three to four days of solid work to

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complete one cabinet and we go to great lengths to restore them authentically using our stockpile of original handles, hinges and glass panels.’ l Check out Resto-Worx at www.facebook.com/resto-worx.

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Zephyr wall mural, £99.

Canal Street brick wallpaper, £50.

Wow-factor walls Looking for a really unique look for a feature wall? Head to Woodchip & Magnolia for a stunning collection of bold and beautiful designs. Headed up by Nina Marika Tarnowski, a self-confessed wallpaper, pattern and colour addict, this family-run brand definitely knows a thing or two about how to create the perfect surface design. Nina worked as a stylist and design manager for British wallpaper manufacturer Graham & Brown for over 18 years before computeraided technology exploded onto the scene. This experience enabled her to hone her craft

at a time when every colourway was handpainted, and every design layout was hand drawn in full repeat. In creating the Woodchip & Magnolia collection, she draws on her training in traditional craftsmanship, combining it with new, digital technology and know-how to create everything from industrial-inspired faux brick and tile wallpaper to flamboyant tropical and floral designs. l Woodchip & Magnolia offers a range of wallpapers and murals, as well as a bespoke service. See the full collection at www.woodchipandmagnolia.co.uk.

Monstera green/blush wallpaper, £70.

Radiating style It’s tough to get excited about functional fixtures such as radiators. Essential they may be, but they’re not always top of the list when you’re refurbishing your home – although you may give them a lick of paint. However, with a new wave of stylish home heating accessories on the market, we’ve spotted a couple of radiator designs that will make a style statement of their own in your upcycled home. Inspired by 19th-century design, the Versailles radiator by Aestus (far right) combines modern functionality with a traditional cast-iron design embossed in a lace-effect filigree pattern, perfect for a vintage-themed interior. For those wanting a contemporary look, with rose gold set to be the metallic finish trend of 2018, this Vogue rose gold Quadrate towel warmer is elegant and opulent enough to pair with feature wallpaper. l These styles plus more are available at www.aestus.co.uk and www.vogueuk.co.uk.

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Can-do attitude Pop-art portraits made from upcycled drinks cans ‘I firmly believe that art can be made from anything and anything can be made into a canvas. All you need is a little imagination,’ says Kelly Ann Holmes, an artist who works with recycled materials to make pop artinspired portraits. Kelly’s idea for using drinks cans was first sparked by a trip to a festival. ‘I was working at Glastonbury and we were paid with a festival ticket and ample amounts of cider!’ she says. ‘At the end we had such a glut of empty cans that the idea to use them for art first occurred

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to me. I’ve always loved the idea of creative recycling, plus I had a desire to do something a bit different to make myself stand out from the crowd.’ Each piece starts with a drawing on paper, then Kelly meticulously adds the cut pieces of metal bit by bit to a board. ‘I invariably start with the trickier facial features such as the eyes and mouth. Then when I’m happy with them I move on,’ she explains. Kelly has started to use spray paints to enhance the backgrounds of her pieces, as she admits drinks cans offer a limited palette. ‘The colours of the cans are mostly vibrant, so finding nuances in shading can definitely be tricky. However, it was a serendipitous meeting of materials and the artistic style that influenced me most,’ she says. ‘Cans are branding material and are designed to be bold and brash, so they lend themselves perfectly to pop art. I started with portraits because I thought it would be the most difficult for me to nail (pun intended) and I liked the challenge.’ Kelly has held exhibitions of her work at The Anti Gallery and Think in Nottingham city centre. ‘The latter was my Wasted Talents & Glorious Tragedies show,’ she says. ‘The inspiration came from my desire to explore the troubled lives of the mega-famous who have gone on to be adored as icons. I’ve

created several portraits of both Jimi Hendrix and Amy Winehouse. Both undoubtedly talented, but they each had struggles with addiction, hedonism and ultimately their own mental health.’ Working with recycled materials means that Kelly is constantly looking for new ideas. ‘I’m always picking rubbish up thinking I can turn it into something beautiful, so perhaps one day I will diversify to other kinds of projects. For now, though, I’m content just being a Womble!’ l Keep up to date with Kelly’s work on Twitter and Instagram @kholmes_art or Facebook at Kelly Ann Holmes – Recycled Art.

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Wall flowers

Use this Swirl Rose wall stencil to create a pretty floral wallpaper-effect or on a dull wall – and it will last a lot longer than a bunch of flowers! l £5.99–£34.99 depending on size, from www.idealstencils.co.uk.

Bathroom botanicals

Country bunting

Impressionist-style petal and leaf prints on trinket pots, tumblers and lotion dispensers add a little touch of floral to your bathroom storage. l Lotion dispenser £7, tumbler £5, trinket pot £8, all from Dunelm.

Brighten up an unloved corner with this spring and summer flower-themed paper bunting made from pages taken from the original 1906 book, The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady by Edith Holden. l £15 from www.notonthehighstreet.com.

Beautiful blooms Hearts & flowers

These mix-and-match tiles, available in sets of 16, 32 or 49, have been inspired by vintage patchwork squares and feature mismatched floral prints and heart motifs – perfect for a feature splashback. l £80 from www.notonthehighstreet.com.

Charming chintz Tesco’s luxurious-yetaffordable homeware brand Fox & Ivy is perfect for offthe-shelf styling. Try this intricate silhouette floral cushion in plush grey velvet. l £18 from Tesco.

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Inspired by Mother’s Day bouquets, these floral-themed accessories bring a hint of spring into your home.

Going for bold

Eye-catching photographic murals make great feature walls and this Arthouse pink and orange floral wallpaper on a foil background is a great way to make a big statement on a small budget. l £20 per roll, online only from www.wilko.com.

Old-fashioned florals

With a subtle floral motif for a nod to the botanical trend, this enamel jug has a vintage look – just tell everyone you picked it up at a flea market! l £19.50 from Marks & Spencer.

An English rose

When you’ve finished your kitchen makeover, complete the look with Cath Kidston’s gorgeous new Paper Rose tea towels. l Two-pack, £13 from Cath Kidston.

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Novelty knobs

A striking handmade floralprint ceramic knob is a lovely vintage-inspired finishing touch for the drawers or doors on an upcycled piece. l £5.95 from www.trincaferro.etsy.com.

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A touch of sparkle

Off to market

is especially effective when used after applying wax, while Impasto can be used as a thickening agent in any paint to give a rustic patina and aged appearance, or can also add texture to a paint finish or be used for raised stencilling. Decoupage is a great alternative to painting or can be used in combination to create a unique feature surface – the new Decoupage Paste is a combined glue and image transfer paste to give a professional look to decoupage designs. l For local stockists, visit www.annabelldukechalkpaint.com.

If you enjoy hunting for unique pieces for your home even on holiday, the new Fleamapket app is your new go-to source of information on flea markets and antique fairs. Currently, the app offers more than 300 in-depth reviews of flea markets worldwide, which can be explored on an interactive map, and a market calendar. ‘Our users appreciate that they do not have to scour long lists of markets and can trust that we pick only the best venues,’ explains app creator Nicolas Martin, who is also founder of Flea Market Insiders, a top-rated lifestyle blog. Most of the app content is free, but you can pay to upgrade for information, such as details of the rarest and truly unmissable events for dedicated enthusiasts. l Find out more and access the app at www.fleamapket.com.

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If you want to take your furniture upcycling to the next level, Annabel Duke has launched a sparkling collection of brand new products. Silver Flake Glaze can be used on any painted pieces, alternatively, get on board the metallic trend with new Copper, Sterling, Minted and Millionaire metallic paints, which can be used on their own as an all-over colour. Finally, the new Gilt Cream is ideal for creating a beautiful gilt effect on fine details, such as the moulding on picture frames – choose from bronze, silver or gold. For that vintage aged look, Aging Dust does the trick with a weathered effect that

Calling all Sewentists! Can’t find the right wallpaper or fabric print for your latest project? Whether you’re looking for the perfect wallpaper for a spot of decoupage or need a unique pattern for reupholstering a vintage chair, Fashion Formula specialises in customised digital printing and design. ‘We are a London-based, on-demand digital fabricprinting company that enables you to print your own images or design onto fabric – no matter how small,’ says co-founder Alexander Wills. ‘We also have over 750 independent artists who sell their designs on commission through us on fabric, wallpaper and home products.’ The team is currently recruiting talented fabric, DIY and paper experimenters to work on a specific project to become a ‘Sewentist’. Those selected will receive free fabric for their project, design guidance, publicity for their brand when the project goes live via social and traditional media, plus special discounts on fabric and wallpaper printing. l Apply now at www.fashion-formula.com/ blog/could-you-be-a-sewentist and follow on social media #thesewentists for more updates.

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BLOG watch Alice in Scandiland While many expectant mothers experience the nesting impulse, Alice Collyer says she had an overwhelming urge to declutter. ‘I think it was a mixture of crazy nesting hormones and the realisation that we were bringing another person into the world and into our rather small house!’ she laughs. Alice made money from selling her unwanted items and used it to help make over the house, igniting a growing interest in interior design. ‘I realised our small house could be so much more than it had been,’ she says. Her blog, Alice in Scandiland, was launched in 2015 to share her projects: ‘The core concepts when I started out were affordable, family-friendly design, a mix of vintage and contemporary, and creating a proper home.’ Alice loves the simplicity of Scandinavian design and the focus on both form and function. ‘I love to make use of something old that otherwise may not get another chance at a life,’ she says. ‘I wanted a craft table for my daughters, but what I had in mind didn’t exist to suit the vintage Ercol red dot chairs we already had, so I had to create something myself. I used the legs from an Esavian school desk, attaching them to a piece of birch-faced ply. It was a super-quick and easy project and it has served us very well.’

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The blog has become hugely popular in just three years, attracting interest from a range of brands keen to work with her. Alice won the Amara Best Design Inspiration Blog award in 2017 and admits ‘I never imagined I’d win an award from my ramblings! At times I do feel the pressure, to come up

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with new and exciting plans and to present a design-conscious home. I enjoy styling and photographing the house when it’s looking its best, of course, but I don’t hide the fact we are humans, living out our real lives within these walls.’ www.aliceinscandiland.com

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Room for improvement As a Reloved reader, you probably love updating the look of your living space fairly regularly, and you’re not alone, as spending on our properties looks set to grow by 14.8 per cent in the UK over the next four years. However, with a fifth of the population admitting to a lack of skills when it comes to tasks like hanging wallpaper, National Home Improvement Week (NHIW), created by the British Home Enhancement Trade Association, aims to boost the nation’s confidence in tackling DIY projects. As part of NHIW, brands such as Dulux, Stanley, Black & Decker and Fiskars will be coming together through the NHIW website and dedicated social media platforms to provide tips,

tricks, advice and inspiration, as well as exciting promotions across the tools you need for every job around the home. And if you need more incentive to pick up that paint brush, remember that home improvement is a great way to add value to your property at a time of uncertainty in the housing market. A simple extension project could increase the value of your home by up to 11 per cent, while a quick kitchen update could add up to 5.8 per cent. Developing your DIY skills saves money too – NHIW says you can save up to £300 per room by rolling up your sleeves and tackling your own decorating project! l National Home Improvement Week is 12–18 March. Find out more at www.homeimprovementweek.co.uk.

All together now

Fancy doing something fun and messy with the whole family? The Old Barnyard Interiors in Southport, Merseyside, is launching a new free monthly workshop that’s open to all parents, grandparents and children to have a go at creative activities together, such as furniture painting. All you need to do is bring a small piece you’d like to upcycle and The Old Barnyard will provide Frenchic furniture paint and all the other tools and materials you’ll need, as well as refreshments. ‘This is about kids just getting hands-on and doing creative things, like we did when we were children,’ says shop owner Lee Curran. ‘I believe practical creativity can go some way to improving mental wellbeing – so let’s get messy, get creative and get together!’ l Check out The Old Barnyard on Facebook at fb.me/ theoldbarnyard and book your workshop place by emailing theletscreateproject@hotmail.com.

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Spin a quick yarn

We all love an IKEA hack, and this super-easy idea is a great entry-level upcycling project too. All you need is a simple wooden chair (the IKEA Ivar chair, £15, is ideal), some yarn – IKEA used a bold colour and chunky cotton textured yarn for a contemporary look – and furniture paint in a complementary colour. Simply prep and paint your chair, wait until it’s completely dry, then wrap the yarn around the sides and back so it fits nice and snugly. Now take a seat! l Find more inspiring projects in the ‘Ideas’ section at www.ikea.com/uk.

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DIARY What’s happening around the country in the coming months

11 March Antique & Collector’s Fair Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet

Favoured by London dealers keen to snap up a bargain, this vast show with over 600 exhibitors is a fantastic hunting ground for everything from elegant antiques to retro collectables and vintage items plus, plenty of fixer-uppers for upcycling projects. www.iacf.co.uk

17 March Paint and upholster a chair The Painted Chair, Liverpool

Join this one-day workshop at The Painted Chair shop and discover lots of skills to apply to your own projects at home. You’ll be given a chair to transform with Annie Sloan chalk paint and learn how to reupholster the seat with your own choice of fabric. www.paintedchair.co.uk

18 & 25 March Natural craft workshops

Flutter by a workshop Put all those old magazines you’ve held onto ‘just in case’ to good use in a project inspired by talented junk mail and collage artist Kirstie Adamson. Now offering workshops at her Derby-based studio, Kirstie is sharing her creative collage skills to help participants create gorgeous pieces for their home. With workshops focusing on seascapes and bluebell woods based on her new ‘Fragile’ collection, we particularly love the look of her butterfly workshop

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Join WildLife Survival School at the National Trust’s Attingham Park for a series of workshops focusing on basketry and spoon carving using only hand tools. You will leave with something you have created that is both useful and beautiful. For more information, call 07968 071588 (28 April). Kirstie will demonstrate how to make delicate 3D collaged Monarch butterflies, and your finished piece can be freestanding or fitted with a D-ring for hanging. l Workshop is £50 per person, with all tools and materials provided. Book online at www.kirstieadamson.co.uk.

25 March The Vintage Home Show Pudsey Civic Hall, Leeds

Whether you love kitsch and quirky or midcentury style, you can browse a covetable range of retro, vintage and collectable furniture, textiles, ceramics, lighting, artworks and other homewares from the 1930s to the 1970s at this regular show. www.vintagehomeshow.co.uk

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22–25 March The National Homebuilding & Renovating Show

Door furniture meets Victoriana with these gorgeous glass doorknobs from the Botanical collection by Haute Déco. Available in jewel-like shades of peridot, mandarine, kunzite and citrine, these Fleur knobs would be the perfect floral finishing touch for painted bedroom drawers or a wardrobe, and they are even suitable for installing on glass and mirror doors. l Available from www.hautedeco.com.

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This show offers a wealth of ideas for your own grand design. From a complete new build to an extension or renovation project, discover thousands of exciting products from over 500 exhibitors and take advantage of free expert advice from architects, planners and designers at a range of masterclasses. www.homebuildingshow.co.uk

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‘To create this pretty paint effect, I started by adding a layer of undercoat, then painting several coats of white, pink and turquoise Homebase emulsion to different areas, then gradually adding the line patterns in the various colours. I then added to this with more subtle lines and washes in metallic acrylic paint in purple, green and silver, before applying three coats of interior varnish.’ Elizabeth Knapp

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Throw in the towel ‘I love the graphics and colours of vintage souvenir tea towels and started turning them into quilts, backed with old chenille bedspreads. I also use them to design cushion covers, bunting and curtains which I showcase on my Instagram page (Decky_Pop ).’ Kim Simpson

Fun and vibrant, these retro tea towels make fantastic quilting fabric – and are also a great way to keep holiday memories of special trips.

Bee-utiful jars ‘I like to upcycle Kilner jars to create pretty kitchen storage. I start by covering the plain jars in acrylic paint to give a sound base, then cut out bee images from napkins and decoupage them onto the surface to add a little country style. To really complement the look, I added my own designed vinyl lettering, and a coat of varnish to add a subtle satin finish.’ Kathryn Hall

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Mixed messages ‘After a visit to a thrift store, I walked out with a basket – the kind you use to grill fish on a barbecue. I couldn’t help myself, because I knew it would look great with cards, photos and little reminders pegged onto the wires. It’s also magnetic, so perfect for displaying little mementos.’ Susan Stevenson

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Who’d guess this industrial-style memo board was previously a fish grill! Sometimes the best upcycles are just a case of repurposing an item, with the creativity to look at something with fresh eyes.

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NEW ESSEX ANNIE SLOAN STOCKIST

Village Chic are based in the East Midlands so accessible to all who wish to visit their showrooms in Sileby which sells Chalk Paint™ & Fabrics by Annie Sloan. Also providing an excellent range of French Style Furniture, Lighting and Accessories.

VISIT US AT OUR SHOWROOM IN LEICESTERSHIRE OR VISIT ONLINE www.villagechic.co.uk 8 High Street, Sileby, Leicestershire LE12 7RX Tel: 01509 812035 Email: sales@villagechic.co.uk

Design Studio, Studio 7 and G3, Hylands Estate, London Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8WQ Tel: 01245 266000 WWW.KNIGHTKNIGHT.COM

‘Inspiring a life in style’ Voted a top London boutique by Time Out Magazine, HAYGEN is a stunning lifestyle store selling contemporary and design led home ware, gifts and fashion. We stock the full Chalk Paint™ range, a decorative paint by Annie Sloan and run a workshop once a month in central London starting again March 2018. Book now online, in store or by phone.

Halcyon Days has been an antiques shop for more than 25 years.

We are proud to be stockists of Chalk Paint™ by Annie Sloan and are experts in using Annie’s products to achieve all the techniques they allow. We teach these techniques to customers and are also commissioned in domestic homes and also some National Trust properties where we repair and match colours and current condition of finish.

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Floor Sanding is also part of our expertise. We have state of the art machines that extract the dust and makes us 95% dust free. We are commissioned in domestic homes, and have a great reputation for historic floors and National Trust properties. We can sand and finish solid pine and oak (also engineered) and parquet. For the more historic, undulating floors needing more sympathy we may hand sand to retain their character. We are able to match new wood with existing old. We have four dealers in the he shop all offering a variety of furniture (antique French and English and retro), beautiful fabrics, vintage clothing, jewellery and a stock and loving for anything Indian.

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When you’re planning to redecorate your kitchen, why not think about adding some strong colours. Annie shows how a palette of blues can create a striking effect. get asked all the time if you can use Chalk Paint in the kitchen. My answer? Of course you can! Many people have used this cost-effective and creative way to update their kitchen from cupboards to dressers – and even the floor can be painted. Rather than spend a lot of time and effort, not to mention money, installing a brand new kitchen, there is something so satisfying about transforming your kitchen yourself. Do you want a kitchen that’s the epitome of rustic English country style? I would suggest a palette of creams and greens – try Chalk Paint in Old Ochre, Olive, Cream and Chateau Grey. Or do you prefer a more bohemian, colourful look reminiscent of Latin America? Be bold and go for bright Giverny contrasting with the dusky sunshine of Arles. I wanted a stylish and modern look but still somehow a little country, that was full of colour. So, for this kitchen, I chose a palette of mainly blues, with a focus on the deep, almost royal blue shade of Napoleonic Blue. I love blue in a kitchen, especially when it’s paired with natural elements like

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the mahogany top and copper details – here courtesy of my antique French pans. The second question I get asked after ‘Can I paint my kitchen?’ is always ‘Is it durable?’ As kitchens usually end up being the busiest place in a house (I know my kitchen is always the hub of the home) they often become the muckiest too. A kitchen that is wipeable and stands up to whatever life throws its way is a must for me. So, with that in mind, I designed my Wall Paint to have a tough scrubable surface, ideal for all the activity that comes with a kitchen!

Blue on blue Here I used Wall Paint in Napoleonic Blue on the back wall and Provence on the side wall. I love these two shades together; both colours look gorgeously rich and lush, giving new life to an old and tired space. Adding a neutral into the space means that all the colours work harmoniously. Here I used Chalk Paint in Paris Grey on the cabinets. When painting kitchen cabinets make sure you give the surface a good clean beforehand with a basic soap, no harsh chemicals. Then it’s as simple as painting straight onto the cupboards! I always recommend doing two to three coats of paint (depending on the colours you choose) for a really solid, durable surface. As Chalk Paint is water-based, you do need to seal in the paint before you can use your kitchen cupboards. This is where my Chalk Paint Wax comes in. I designed it to be water-resistant and wipeable, ideal for a kitchen. Using a wax brush, apply the wax all over the dried paintwork, working it into nooks and crannies and wiping off any excess with a lint-free cloth as you go. I would recommend adding two to three coats of Clear Chalk Paint Wax on your cabinets. Over

time, the wax will cure and harden, becoming a durable and strong surface that can also be easily cleaned. I added more warmth into the kitchen, courtesy of Paloma on the legs of the table and Coco on the tabletop. Both these colours have soft pinkish undertones so they quietly work against the blues without fighting for attention. Again, I finished the piece with a couple of coats of Clear Chalk Paint Wax. As a final touch, I gave my kitchen chairs a couple of coats of Napoleonic Blue to mimic the back blue wall and add a lovely pop of bold colour. Warm Gold Gilding Wax was added to the feet of the chairs for a smart modern touch – and as a little homage to my antique pans! I hope this has given you the confidence to transform your kitchen. And now, for the hardest part of the whole process, what colours are you going to choose?

A touch of gold gives a contemporary look.

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Homely interior style ideas, getting to grips with woodwork skills, using fabric scraps to make quilts, and organising our rooms to make beautiful displays.

Homespun Style

Authors: Selina Lake and Joanna Simmons Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small Price: £19.99

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The combined creative talents of stylist Selina Lake and writer Joanna Simmons have produced this delightful homage to homespun style, brimming with ideas, tips and photographs to help you find the perfect mix of timeless and modern design. Firstly ‘Themes’ examines ways of introducing colour, pattern and texture using crafts, and other basic techniques; then ‘Details’ focuses on furniture, lighting, and display (a key part of homespun style). Finally, ‘Spaces’ showcases beautifully photographed living, dining, sleeping, cooking, eating, bathing and outdoor living spaces from houses around the world. Learn how to instantly transform a room with bursts of vivid colour from vintage rugs, textiles, wallpaper, and colourful light flexes, or repurpose and upcycle old pieces of functional or display furniture to add a charming nostalgic element to your scheme. Examples from beautifully styled homes include a vintage animal wallpaper tree decorating a child’s bedroom wall, and a

sideboard painted and patterned with wallpaper panels to become a gorgeously quirky bathroom cabinet. An inbuilt storage bench is festooned with floral cushions and covers, then teamed with a fabric-adorned candelabra for a homely dining area. With bags of inspiration for adding homespun charm, we think this is upcycled interior design at its best!

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Use Scraps, Sew Blocks, Make 100 Quilts

Complete Guide to Woodworking

Author: Stuart Hillard Publisher: Pavilion Books Price: £22.95

Author Stuart Hillard has been designing and making quilts for over 25 years and admits his favourite type of quilt is one that uses up remnants of fabric. For those of us with an ever-expanding stash of material left over from other projects or saved from clothes destined for the charity-shop pile, this book offers a

colourful way to utilise it. Early on in the book Stuart offers advice on organising your scraps then introduces the tools and techniques, such as paper piecing, appliqué and adding borders for professional results. With 100 beautiful projects to try yourself, you’ll soon be able to cosy up in your own reloved quilt.

Author: Chris Tribe Publisher: Search Press Price: £15.99

Salvaged wood is one of an upcycler’s favourite mediums to work with. Whether it be a pallet, scaffold board or remnants of an old cupboard, getting the best out of what you’ve found needs a level of skill. Here, author Chris Tribe takes you through initial chapters explaining about wood types, how to safely use hand and power tools, and via detailed instructions offers practical lessons to teach you woodworking techniques. Working through the chapters, you’ll discover sanding, sawing and drilling, then move onto more complex skills such as jointing, veneering and routing, before putting together the knowledge you’ve gathered to make one of five step-by-step projects.

Remodelista: The Organised Home Authors: Julie Carlson and Margot Guralnick Publisher: Artisan Books Price: £20

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Creating a blank canvas of whitewashed walls was the starting point for this Victorian home, styled with nostalgic florals and pretty painted furniture. Words by Cassie Fairy, photography by Tamsyn Morgans

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s Tamsyn Morgans fell into bed exhausted after yet another evening fixing up her new home, she finally had the blank canvas she wanted after three months of sanding, painting and varnishing. But that was just the start of the journey towards creating her reloved home. ‘For the first 12 weeks, I’d get back from work and put my decorating clothes on. I had to get the house presentable quite quickly so that my young children, Lola and Finlay, could be comfortable in their new home, so I kept it simple with white paint to begin with.’

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When she first viewed the Victorian house in Norwich it was filthy, neglected and in dire need of redecoration. The rooms had been rented out, so hadn’t been looked after for years. Luckily, because much of the house hadn’t been modernised, a lot of the original features were still there, albeit beneath layers of grime, smelly old carpets and musty wallpaper. She nicknamed the house ‘the villa on Mount Pleasant’, which became the name of her beautiful DIY and interiors blog, and she set about turning it into her dream home. She moved in at the start of 2014 and recalls

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Kitchen storage is provided by pallet-wood cupboards and a painted dresser.

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‘I t can take time to build up the layers of a home you love – it won’t happen overnight’

how she got through the initial horrors of a burst pipe in the first week and a leaky roof during those early winter months. ‘It was very challenging! I was on a budget and, after getting the house to blank canvas stage, I had to wait until the spring for a new bathroom and the kitchen came about in the autumn.’

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A display of vintage items carefully curated in greens and blues.

Tamsyn added some auction finds, such as the dresser, desk and dining table, and freshened them up with eggshell paint in pastel hues. Her collection of vintage kitchenware is impressive, and she displays it beautifully with a stylist’s eye. ‘I hit the carboot sales and my local vintage emporium for furniture and homewares. Primarily, this was down to budget, but also because I love to breathe new life into old pieces. I prefer how they look; I like the patina. I just really love stuff that has a history and when it’s all put together, it just looks very free and eclectic.’ This mix-and-match room is now her family’s favourite space in the house. ‘In the winter months, the kitchen is so cosy, and the upcycled chandelier and retro lamps create a warm glow.’

Finding a style

Tamsyn’s love of reusing and revamping didn’t begin and end with her home; it’s a key part of her business, too. ‘As a prop stylist, people come to me for a particular look for a shoot, and the upcycling is a big part of that. I love to talk at events and give advice to other creatives about

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‘I just really love stuff tha t has a history, and when it’s all pu t together it just looks very free and eclec tic’ shoot production and social media. I also work closely with a few select brands as a content creator, which I really love. My blog is where I share everything about my home, including my vintage finds, DIY projects, and lots of beautiful photographs. It’s where I hopefully inspire other people with their own homes.’ Her expert advice for achieving your personal interiors style is simple. ‘Look at blogs and pin pictures to give yourself decorating ideas, and go “old school” by collecting pictures from magazines too. Hit the car-boot sales hard! You can get absolutely anything if you look often enough. Go every weekend but have a little patience – it can take time to build up the layers of a home you love; it won’t happen overnight. And don’t overlook a piece of furniture because of the colour or finish – paint it!’ One of her second-hand finds was an old chair that was in desperate need of new fabric.

Tamsyn taught herself how to upholster and the chair now sits pride of place in her living room. She’s also particularly proud of her first tiling efforts, where she used salvaged floral tiles and mosaic squares to create a vintage splashback in the bathroom. Now that her ‘blank canvas’ home is full of gorgeous reloved antiques and upcycled garden finds, Tamsyn can finally relax and enjoy the fruits of her labour. ‘In the summer months I love to sit in the bay window in my bedroom and look out across the city. The summer house is a lovely spot to relax in the sunshine, too.’ But will she ever really be finished? ‘Well, I’m currently redecorating my daughter Lola’s bedroom, which is very exciting. I’m also going to wallpaper the landing, paint the hallway a crazy colour and hang the junk-shop vintage chandeliers in my bedroom. There are always things to do!’

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Tamsyn’s reclaimed tiles make an original splashback for the bathroom.

Copy Tamsyn’s style Create a blank canvas A bright white base colour for walls and large pieces of furniture not only creates a feeling of space, but it also offers the perfect backdrop to layer bright colours and vintage prints to make them pop.

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Keep collections together

Tamsyn’s kitchen collection works so well because it sticks to the same pastel colour palette. When heading to a car-boot sale or charity shop, look for pieces in pink, aqua, pale blue, a light minty green and touches of neutral cream. Keep photos of your collection on your phone for a quick reference tool for shade matching.

The shelves in Tamsyn’s craft area are neatly organised so she can pull out just what she needs. There’s a shelf of colour-coded fabric, one of vintage jars of ephemera including baubles to offer year-round sparkle, and a shelf dedicated to boxes of sewing and crafting tools, while Tamsyn’s vintage mantel clocks have pride of place on the top shelf.

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A dramatic abstract painting creates an anchor piece for this blue and white arrangement.

Style a vignette Add your own original touches to your home, by arranging a collection of curated decorative items to dress a shelf, table or mantelpiece. Words by Justina Blakeney, photography by Dabito Vignettes are an easy way to make your home look and feel more pulled together without spending any money. First, collect any items that you think could work well for styling. These can be anything: books, vases, tchotchkes, plants, baskets, ceramics, trays, painted canvases, globes, and so on. If you like it, if it speaks to you, and if it fits on a dresser, you can use it. Once you’ve collected everything, sort objects by colour. Brown things go with other brown things; anything that’s red goes with other red pieces, and so on. Once you have your prop table ready, use the following styling tips for any flat surface: bookshelves, consoles, coffee tables, dresser tops, sideboards, mantels and more.

Pick out a theme, such as this organic one with collectibles made from wood, brass and precious stone.

DIVERSITY IS GOOD When placing items together, think of diversity of shape and size. You need an alto, a soprano, and a bass voice to have a song sound rich; styling a vignette is the same. FILL UP THE SPACE you have with at least one item. If you’re styling a bookshelf, for example, use at least one tall item that almost reaches the bottom of the next shelf. This will help to fill the space visually.

Plants soften a display and add a touch of colour.

GROUP ITEMS TOGETHER in odd numbers. That makes things appear to be more balanced since you’ll have one item in the middle and an even number of items on either side. CREATE VISUAL INTEREST with contrasting shapes: pair bulky items with slender ones to balance out the look. CONSIDER COLOUR while creating vignettes. You can group items together by colour. Bright colours read as ‘heavy’ and colours that are lighter are, well, lighter, so consider which colours are sitting next to each other to create a balanced look. Pair brights with brights, subdued hues with other subdued hues.

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Taken from The New Bohemians Handbook, £19.99, published by Abrams.

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Max McMurdo U p c y c l i n g GURU

Abandoning his busy workshop, Max downs tools and heads to the streets of Bournemouth to stage a protest, raising awareness of homelessness and some ‘hostile design’.

All prepared to do battle, with my trusty 13mm spanner.

was planning to chat to you in this issue about the importance of good design and how to incorporate upcycling into your kitchen, as I did in my houseboat… that was until I saw a post on Instagram from rapper and allround good egg Professor Green. He was highlighting the ‘hostile design’ implemented by Bournemouth Council to prevent homeless people from sleeping on benches, which was photographed and posted on the Facebook page of local artist Stuart Semple. Now as some of you are probably aware, the things that upset me the most are bad design, when Scotland get hammered by Wales in the opening game of the Six Nations, and homelessness. I confess when I first saw the image of the bench through my ‘product design and help the homeless’ eyes I actually misinterpreted the offending metal bar and assumed it was to help create a shelter.

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All good designers build a prototype. Here’s my plan to ‘upcycle’ Bournemouth Council’s bench modifications.

I was obviously horrified when I realised it was indeed intended to prevent the homeless sleeping on a bench to elevate them from the cold, wet ground. On further investigation, it became apparent that the council had spent over £3,500 to deter rough sleeping in order to ‘tidy up’ the town centre. Now I agree homelessness is not nice to witness, so why not do something to help individuals that find themselves in this vulnerable situation, instead of banishing them so they are invisible. I’ve been working with the homeless in my hometown of Bedford for a while now, taking out our upcycled caravan (aka the Soupervan) to hand out supplies of soup, toiletries and warm clothing, and am

fully aware that these are short-term fixes. Having spoken with local charities, I know that the issues surrounding homelessness can run much deeper. My first instinct was to call the council – but then I had an even better idea. I have a real affiliation with Bournemouth as it’s where I studied product design at university – and as the town had armed me with the skills I needed to improve this situation, I realised I should pop down and pay them back for investing in me! I downed tools and nipped to the DIY store. By nightfall I found myself in the middle of Bedford Park in the rain, designing and making a shelter utilising just the two holes the council had created in their benches. By midnight I

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‘I was horrified when I realised the design was intended to preven t homeless people sleeping on a bench to elevate them from the cold, we t ground’

Together with Professor Green and Richie Carr, we get ready to take a stand on antisocial bench design.

The media were keen to report on our protest.

Visit Professor Green’s YouTube channel at professorgreentv to see us in action.

was cold, wet and hungry but I had a design and a plan. I sent the images to my new pal Professor Green and we arranged to meet up in Bournemouth the next day to show that with a little bit of thought, compassion and positive product design, we can improve people’s lives rather than making them even more difficult. Initially we’d considered removing all of the bench bars and replacing them with our own design, but thought the council might not take too kindly to this. Instead, we decided our actions would be more about making a statement, with the bench in question being returned to its former ‘glory’ afterwards. As soon as we found an offending bench and began to work, crowds started to gather – including enforcement officers who called the police. Fortunately, I’m used to working under pressure from years of filming Fill Your House for Free, so the challenge was on to remove the anti-homeless bar, fit our redesigned bar and tarp, plus ask passersby their thoughts, all

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before the police arrived! The previous night’s design efforts proved a success and the new bar slotted into place perfectly – just goes to show it’s all about the preparation. Residents and visitors gathered and were unanimously supportive of our work, and we were told how a local day centre had been closed, so the homeless actually have nowhere else to go. After a quick radio interview, we headed home so I could catch up on the work I was supposed to be doing for the last 48 hours before I got distracted – but I’m very glad I did! As I sit here in my shipping container home I feel blessed. When I had tough times last year I had support from my friends and family; not everyone has that. Statistics suggest that on average we are all three pay packets away from being homeless, so when we see people suffering shouldn’t we be providing support and spending council money on helping with mental health and addiction issues, rather than buying ugly, negative metal bars?

I’m happy to announce that a couple of days after our actions were picked up by the press, Bournemouth Council decided to remove all the offending bars from their benches. So it just goes to show that design and upcycling can mean more than just painting furniture and chopping up pallets – it’s a wonderful opportunity to show the world a better way, to improve people’s lives and make people happier.

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If your kitchen is looking tired but you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the cash for a complete renovation, put your upcycling skills to work and transform everything from tiles to cabinets and appliances with brilliant, budget-friendly techniques. Words by Lindsey Harrad

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Painting your kitchen cabinetry will not only save you money but also adds a new lease of life to a dull or an inherited kitchen that you can’t afford to replace. From cool, contemporary greys to a retro-inspired theme, you can choose from a range of colours to achieve your ideal look, even on a tight budget. The two-tone look is hugely popular at the moment – choose two complementary colours, for example navy and duck egg blue or light grey and graphite, and use the darker shade on the floor units and the lighter on the wall units, or use the lighter colour on the cabinets and the darker on a kitchen island or dresser to differentiate areas of the kitchen. The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in the house and cabinets are in daily use and expensive to replace, so how do you ensure a professional finish? John Hague from Holman Specialist Paints says

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preparation is the key to success when painting your kitchen cupboards. ‘Before even touching your paint brush, ensure your cabinets are thoroughly cleaned and degreased and the surfaces are sanded to create a key. A good quality cleaner and degreaser will be better for this job than sugar soap. And, after applying cleaning solution, wash it off thoroughly with water to help prevent potential adhesion issues.’ Painting your kitchen cabinets can be a big job, so you need to ensure your paint finish is durable enough for the wear and tear of kitchen life. ‘We always recommend our Tikkurila Helmi Furniture Paint,’ says John. ‘For best results, apply one coat of Tikkurila Otex Adhesion Primer followed by two coats of Tikkurila Helmi Furniture Paint. Tikkurila Helmi is a low-odour, water-based paint that is extremely durable and resistant to knocks, scratches and chips.’ For a truly professional flawless finish try ‘laying on’ the paint with a roller and ‘laying off’ with a brush. ‘This technique may take a bit of practice to master, but when done right creates a beautiful smooth finish,’ says John. ‘To lay on, use a foam roller (such as a Superflock roller) and apply a smooth even coat to the surface. Then lay off the surface with a brush, making long sweeping strokes, lengthways, gently along the surface. As you do this, you will see the paint begin to level. With each pass, soften your stroke and the brush marks will lessen each time.’ l Discover the full range of paint products at www.holmanpaints.co.uk.

Chalk paint makeover Pam Gruhn from furniture paint brand Frenchic agrees that preparation before you dip that paint brush is paramount. ‘Once you’ve chosen your colours you need to prepare your cupboards for painting,’ she says. ‘If painting wooden surfaces, clean away grease and grime first. Thoroughly dry, then begin painting your first coat. This can be applied in a variety of ways either by brush or roller. Alternatively, you can remove the doors and spray them using a paint sprayer. However, Frenchic produces specially developed brushes that are ideal for chalk paint pick-up and will minimise brush strokes. Two coats should be ample coverage. ‘If you’re using a chalk paint that has no inbuilt sealer, then you’ll need to apply a topcoat to seal your painted work. Try Frenchic Finishing Coat (£12.95 for 500ml), a clear protection that leaves your cupboards with a water-resistant finish.’ If you want to paint melamine and laminate surfaces, they’ll need to be lightly sanded first to provide a key for the paint. ‘This is a quick process needing only a “brush crumbs off your lap” type motion,’ explains Pam. ‘Wash and clean with sugar soap after sanding, then paint as normal. ‘If you wish to colour change your cabinets again, then all they’ll need is a quick clean with sugar soap and off you go! Chalk painting is fun and it’s a fast, affordable and easy technique to refresh your kitchen.’ l The robust Frenchic paint ranges and finishes can be used without priming and come in 55 colours. To see more kitchen makeovers, join the forum at www.facebook.com/groups/ TheFrenchicFanForum.

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Upcycling with vinyl

Decorative vinyl and Fablon is a great way to change the look of your worktops. Natural materials such as wood, marble and granite are on trend for worktops at the moment, and while yes, these top-quality materials are a great investment, they are pricey. If you don’t have the budget to go for a complete replacement, no problem – you’ll be able to find a very affordable and authentic-looking alternative if you go for a Fablon makeover. Adhesive-backed vinyl can work well on other surfaces of your kitchen to give it a new look too. Why not give your fridge a new lease of life or try recovering a kitchen table with a wipeclean finish (see our project on page 89). Vinyl Warehouse provides great how-to videos on their website, with tips on everything from using Fablon on kitchen cabinet doors to worktops, and you don’t need any specialist equipment. l For details, go to www.vinylwarehouse.co.uk.

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Top tips from Vinyl Warehouse l Assemble your equipment – all you need

is a smoother and a scalpel, sharp scissors, a pencil for marking up, a measuring tape and a duster. l As always, prepare your surface first,

cleaning and wiping thoroughly to ensure it’s free of grease and dust. l Measure carefully before you start –

remembering to include the visible sides of the worktop too. l Position the vinyl carefully, peel gradually

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and press down, smoothing it with the smoothing tool as you go. Don’t panic if you get an air bubble – simply pull the vinyl back up and reapply, or push the bubble back to the edge with the smoother to remove it.

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l To cover the curved edges and sides of the

worktop, use a hairdryer on the coolest setting to heat and gently encourage the vinyl to curve over into position – but be careful not to stretch it too much as you don’t want to distort the finish. l The vinyl can be shaped in this way to fit

around the edge of your sink too – remember to put sealant around the edges afterwards to protect the film. Trim any excess with a sharp scalpel, if necessary.

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l Your newly covered surface should be left to

bond for 24 hours and then it’s ready to use. It’s heat-resistant up to 75 degrees (although it’s not recommended to put hot pans directly onto it) and can be wiped clean with a damp cloth – but for areas that get wet regularly, it’s a good idea to use sealant around the edges.

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Gold pineapple knobs, £2.50 each from www.knobblesandbobbles.com.

Aether Cubism-inspired cabinet knob in natural bronze, available from www.hautedeco.com.

Hammered copper knob, £2.50 each from www.knobblesandbobbles.com.

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Door furniture If you’ve given your kitchen units a complete makeover, then the perfect finishing touch is some gorgeous new knobs and handles. Even if you haven’t got the budget to do a full paint job, updating the door furniture is a super-quick and surprisingly effective revamp. Updating knobs is easy and relatively inexpensive, so don’t be afraid to follow the latest trends with confidence. If you’re unsure, Lucy Chadwick from Knobbles & Bobbles suggests going for a mix-and-match look. ‘This way, if you see a gorgeous new design that you just have to have you can buy just one of them and add it to your eclectic collection. Alternatively, choosing a knob with a neutral background with coloured patterns is easier to match to existing accessories in your kitchen, than knobs in a solid colour – and if your kitchen gets a lot of natural light then glass knobs will positively sparkle.’

Mix and match with gold and cream ceramic and glass vintage-style knobs, £25.90 for eight from www.mangotreeknobs.com.

If you’re not repainting your doors and your previous knobs have left an unpainted area, choose ones that have a back plate to cover this. When fitting knobs with a back plate, it can be used either way round but turning it round will make the knob stand proud of the furniture, making it easier to get hold of. After turning the back plate round, use one of the nuts to secure it – this will allow you to firmly fit the knobs. ‘If you have particularly thick cupboards, longer bolts are often available,’ says Lucy.

‘For thinner doors and drawers the bolts can be cut to length with a small hacksaw. Ask your supplier if they have little plastic caps to go over the end of the shortened bolt – at Knobbles & Bobbles we give these away free.’ Lucy recommends double-checking the number of knobs or handles needed before ordering. ‘Kitchens can be surprisingly knob hungry! This sounds obvious, but count, and then recount. We find so many people have to order extras at a later date, as they forgot to count utility cupboards and the like!’

Replacement doors

If you’re after a different style of cupboard door for your kitchen, rather than just a repaint job, then think about using a specialist supplier to replace your cabinet doors and lavish your creativity on upcycling accessories, floors, walls and furniture instead. We love the range at www.kitchendoorworkshop.co.uk.

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Walls

Stickers and stencils Tiles are a great way to introduce small areas of colour and pattern, whether you want to cover the entire area above your worktops or create a smaller feature splashback, perhaps using vintage tiles. However, they can be expensive to remove and replace, even to cover a small area. Instead, try a tile decal. These simply peel

Pastel tin tile wallpaper, £50 per roll from www.woodchipandmagnolia.co.uk. to have a waterproof finish, tile-effect wallpapers can also work well to cover larger areas or feature walls. Alternatively, try your hand at stencilling, which is a cost-effective method if you have a larger area to cover or would like to use a particular paint colour to coordinate with your kitchen.

and stick to walls or existing plain tiles, making it a revamp you can achieve in only a couple of hours. You can pick up tile stickers quite cheaply at high street retailers such as B&Q, Wilko and Poundland, while Etsy and Not on the High Street have some more unique options. If you like the look of tiles but don’t need them

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Tile paint If you’re tired of your kitchen wall tiles consider using tile paint, which can be a great way to quickly and easily modernise dated tiles or refresh a grimy splashback. It’s important to buy a specialist paint. We like V33 Easy Wall Tiles paint, which has been designed for use on ceramic wall, floor and border tiles. As with any DIY project, V33’s technical services manager Mike Morris says preparation is key when it comes to achieving a professional finish. ‘Prior to application, it’s important to ensure that your tiles are cleaned with a soda-based cleaner and any grouting is thoroughly scrubbed to remove mould and residual chemicals. Then simply apply one to two coats directly to the tiles – and don’t worry, the special formula will prevent any nightmare drips and streaks from forming!’ Once the paint is dry, it’s important to reseal any silicone sealants and renew grout lines between the tiles. Mike also recommends going easy on the treated surface in the first few days after application. ‘Like any new paint job, the surface should be treated gently for the first 20 days or so.’ l Available in a choice of eight on-trend colours, including contemporary Pebble and bold Chilli Red, find stockists for V33 at www.v33.co.uk.

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Give your kitchen a cabin chic makeover with log wallpaper mural, £45 from Wilko.

Feature walls It’s easy to focus on your outdated kitchen cabinets or shabby tiles, but don’t forget one of the quickest and easiest aspects to any makeover – your walls. It’s amazing how a wash of paint in a contemporary shade will make the kitchen look very different without any other changes. If you’ve got white or neutral cabinets, the sky’s the limit when it comes to accent colours on walls. Give a big impact to small areas and go for something a bit different – try bold colours, glitter, metallic or textured paint, or use

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Add a pop of colour and make a statement – we love the bright orange from Lakeland Paints.

Mind the Gap Delftware Vintage statement wallpaper, £150 from www.mindtheg.com.

blackboard paint in a small area for your family to express themselves – or write shopping lists! Feature walls are an ideal way to differentiate a dining or family area in a larger kitchen/diner or even to create zones in a smaller kitchen. There are some amazing wallpapers and murals

available, ranging from subtle geo prints to full-impact repros of fine art or striking photography, while companies like Photowall (www.photowall.co.uk) can make murals out of your own photography or imagery, so you can really personalise the space.

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Accessorising is where you can really go to town and add character and personality to your kitchen. ‘Kitchens can often be quite plain spaces with most people choosing light wood or white for their scheme,’ says vintage style expert Kate Beavis. ‘However, I am glad to see that the trend for stronger colours such as dark walls and mustard sofas is coming through to kitchens in the form of personal touches, including coloured worktops and wallpapered walls. I think it’s time to be more individual with what was often considered a functional rather than a fun space.

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Vintage styling

‘If you’ve played it safe with a neutral kitchen, I suggest brightening up the look with fun accessories. Large pops of colour can be added with a colourful fridge or washing machine. Of course, you can buy a matching kettle and toaster in most shades under the sun these days, but bright pieces of kitchenalia such as saucepans, fruit bowls and even a coloured or patterned radio will change it up.’ Kate says that a carefully displayed collection is a great way to personalise a kitchen and make the most of empty wall space. ‘So many kitchens have nothing but a clock on the wall so I like to create interest by displaying vintage collections. Hang collectable plates on the wall using adhesive hooks (traditional plate hanging wires may damage your ceramics). Open

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storage is on trend – install shelves on a feature wall to display collections of crockery, pans and jugs to add interest and break up white space.’ However, while vintage and retro accessories are a great way to personalise your space, Kate doesn’t recommend going too far down this route. ‘I don’t advise people to actually buy a vintage kitchen, as when you come to sell your home it’s unlikely potential buyers will want it and it could devalue your property – unless you factor in buying a modern one when you want to sell. Instead, I suggest adding a vintage look with freestanding pieces, such as kitchenettes from the 1930s to 1960s, which can easily be restored and painted any colour you want. These can then go with you when you move!’

Appliances and gadgets ‘White goods’ are going out of fashion – and just as colours are on trend for kitchen cabinets, appliances are making their own style statement too. We’ve all seen – and craved – those bright and beautiful retro-look Smeg fridges, and now even dull-but-essential gadgets such as washing machines can become a feature with a quick makeover. If you can’t afford to buy colourful appliances, V33 paint and Fablon are also ideal for giving items such as fridges a makeover. It’s also an opportunity to make a statement and add a real splash of colour – why not go bold with orange, red or even a bit of glitter! The advantage of upcycling is you can quickly change the look again when you get tired of your pink fridge or if you decide to change your colour scheme. V33’s Renovation Household Appliances paint provides a smooth, fade-proof finish, which can be easily wiped clean in the event of spills and splashes and comes in a choice of five contemporary shades, including on-trend Carbon and colourful Cassis. V33 paint expert Mike Morris says if you’re planning to go down the painting route, giving appliances a good clean prior to application is especially important. ‘Aluminium and metal surfaces can be prone to harbouring grease, especially in the kitchen, so it’s important to

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Copper kitchen collection, all available at Wilko.

Swan retro top-mounted fridge freezer in pink, £449 from www.housingunits.co.uk.

Get the look Kate Spade New York red enamel hob-top whistling kettle, £63 from Amara.

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wipe these down with acetone to remove dirt and greasy residue.’ Mike also recommends using two coats for a professional finish. ‘Applying two or more coats will ensure the painted surface stands up to any knocks or scrapes without chipping or scraping further down the line.’ However, if doing a makeover on appliances isn’t for you – or yours are built in – then add a pop of colour with bright worktop gadgets. From zingy red and yellow to retro-look 1950s greens and blues or contemporary copper toasters and kettles, these are a quick way to update your look.

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Farley round hairpin leg teak barstool in gold, £149 from www.cuckooland.com.

Hairpin legs Updating furniture with hairpin legs is a great way to give existing furniture a fresh identity. Add to anything from a small kitchen sofa to

as standard. We stock a huge range of hairpins to suit any project, from tiny 10cm sofa feet to 1-metre bar legs, as well as a new range of industrial box section table and bench legs for those larger projects.’ l Find the complete range at www.thehairpinlegcompany.co.uk.

dining tables and benches, a console table or even bar stools. Tom Caldwell at the Hairpin Leg Company says: ‘We love creating furniture legs, and seeing our customers’ creations is what keeps us so inspired! Our hairpin legs come in a range of colourful powder-coat finishes, along with screws and clip-on rubber protector feet

Islands and freestanding storage Islands, dressers and trolleys are a fun way to add character to your kitchen and provide storage for your favourite pieces of kitchenalia. They are also a budget-friendly way to add something original to your home, by upcycling a bargain piece of furniture – from simple shelving for your cookbooks to a wardrobe transformed into a pantry cupboard – all picked up for a song. Vintage kitchen larders from Resto-Worx, sourced and painted to order. Check out their work on Facebook.

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Make it in MARCH

Take your upcycling to the next level by learning new skills with our latest projects, including linocutting and limewashing, plus quick fun makes for your kitchen.

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you will need Fabric napkins Paper and pencil Scissors SoftCut lino Lino-cutting tools Fabric paint/ink in red and yellow Tile or ink tray Ink roller Baren tool

Begin by washing and ironing your napkins. Decide on a design – I chose a tulip shape – and draw it onto paper in pencil. Make it the size that you want the finished print to be. Cut a rectangle around the shape, leaving space on all sides (A). This will be the size of your finished lino-printing plate.

Position the tulip template onto the lino sheet. Draw around the edges of the rectangle and cut this out (B). You will now have a rectangular piece of lino. Transfer the tulip shape onto the lino by laying it face down onto the lino. Use a pencil to rub over the back of the piece of paper (C). When you take the piece of paper away you’ll be left with a faint line drawing of the tulip. Go over this with a pencil or pen.

Use a hand guard at the corner and cut away the lines around the tulip with a linocutting tool (D). SoftCut lino can be hard to cut and it’s easy to slip with the tool, so do be very careful. Any parts of the lino that you remove will be white on the finished print, so you can remove lines to add definition to the tulip petals. Once the outline is cut, remove the lino from the surrounding sides (E). If you leave any raised pieces of lino, these will print as speckles, making a lovely background effect.

Put a dollop of fabric paint or ink onto a tile and use an ink roller (brayer) to roll it out to a thin layer. The brayer also picks up a coating of ink, which can be rolled onto the linocut (F). Make sure all parts of your design are inked before printing.

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Use your finished linocut to make cards, print onto T-shirts or decorate cushions – the possibilities are endless! Just wash away the printing ink at the end of each project to preserve your linocut.

About the designer

As a full-time thrifty awardwinning blogger, Cassie Fairy loves to come up with ways to save cash while still creating lovely things for her home. Her projects always include upcycled elements – even her sewing projects are made from repurposed clothing and bedding. Check out her step-by-step projects and videos on her moneysaving DIY blog.

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Position the linocut over the napkin and press it down (G). You can’t move the linocut after you’ve put it onto the fabric, so take your time. Use a baren tool to press down onto the lino to transfer the ink onto the napkin. Starting at one edge of the lino, pull it up and away from the napkin to reveal the print (H).

Repeat the inking and printing process until you have a row of tulips across the napkin. Leave space between each print so that you can stagger another tulip in-between. If you want to use different colours to print more lines of tulips, wash and dry the lino-printing plate before switching colours. When you get to the bottom or top of the napkin, use a piece of paper to mask off the bottom hem and print half

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Allow the napkins to dry (J). Then follow the ironing and washing instructions on the fabric paint/ink to fix the print onto the napkins.

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Rustic cake stand

A beautiful cake served on a slice of wood! Create a country-style stand embracing the timber trend, with the addition of some silver leaf to make this a special table centrepiece. Project and photography by Debbie von Grabler-Crozier

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Handling silver leaf

Silver leaf is whisper-light and very breakable, so keep draughts to a minimum when working. Burnish the leaf gently with a large soft brush, and tear (rather than cut) it into smaller and more manageable pieces and it will blend together better as you work. Softly brush any loose bits off before applying the wax.

D you will need Wooden candlestick, about 10cm (4in) tall and quite squat Large log slice with bark on, about 28cm (11in) in diameter Beeswax 2.5cm (1in) flat brush Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan in Emperor’s Silk Annie Sloan Gold Size Silver gilding leaf 2cm (¾in) DecoArt Traditions blender mop brush Annie Sloan Clear Chalk Paint Wax Scrap of wool felt, for the base Craft knife PVA wood glue Sandpaper

Clean your candlestick and log slice, if needed. Warm soapy water is great for this and use a soft brush to get into any crevices. Once dry, coat the log slice in beeswax to seal the surface; choose a brand that’s food-grade quality so it’s safe to serve your cake.

Use a flat brush to coat the candlestick base with the red Emperor’s Silk paint and allow to dry (A). Repeat if necessary.

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Apply a layer of gold size over the dried paint (B). The size will be milky to begin with and then turn purple. When it is clear it will be dry but still sticky – ideal for allowing the silver leaf to adhere and stay in place.

Pick up some silver leaf and apply it to the candlestick (C). Use the mop brush to gently persuade it into the detail. Work slowly and deliberately, and if you get cracks you have two choices – either embrace them as part of the rustic pattern or add more silver over the top. Finish with the wax, following the product instructions (D).

About the designer

Use a sharp craft knife to trim the felt to the shape of the base, so that it’s not visible (E). Glue the felt in place.

Debbie von Grabler-Crozier has been a professional craft writer for over 20 years and contributes regularly to magazines, as well as having written several books. She believes craft and upcycling go hand in hand, and loves the way nothing goes to waste.

Mark the centre point of the log slice. Sand the top edge of the candlestick to provide a key, then apply the wood glue and fix the log slice on top (F).

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Create your own mounted succulent or herb pot this spring, to add some colour and interest to your kitchen wall. Project and photography by Kate Beavis

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you will need Ruler and pen Chopping board Metal jelly mould Centre punch or bradawl Hammer Drill and screws Masking tape Sandpaper Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Barcelona Orange Brushes for paint and wax Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Wax Bulldog clip Small plant and potting soil

Using a ruler and pen, mark on the chopping board where you want the jelly mould to go, considering the size of the plant you want to display (A). On the inside of the jelly mould, mark two positions where you want it to attach to the board. You may need more than two, but this should be enough to keep it secure.

Using the centre punch and hammer (or a bradawl), punch two holes in the mould where you have previously marked (B and C). Using the pen, mark through these holes onto the chopping board so you know where to drill.

Drill two holes in the board and screw the mould into place (D). I screwed these at a slight downward angle, so the screws don’t protrude out the back of the board.

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Source it Choose a chopping board with a handle as this will already have a hole in it, which you can use for hanging. If you don’t have a bulldog clip, add a small hook instead.

Decide which area of the board you want to paint. I chose the top half, but you may wish to paint the whole board; if this is the case, you’ll need to paint it before you attach the jelly mould. Mark the area by applying low-tack masking tape in a straight line (E). Gently sand the area you want to paint to make it smooth and wipe down to ensure it’s dust-free.

About the designer

Kate Beavis is the author of Style Your Modern Vintage Home, a buying, styling and restoring guide focusing on the 1920s to 1990s. She also writes a regular blog, is a freelance writer and business consultant, and director of the award-winning Magpie Wedding national fairs showcasing everything for the vintage bride.

Apply two coats of paint, making sure you cover the sides and handle (F). Leave to dry. Apply a layer of wax over the top using a brush or cloth, and leave to dry again.

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Drill a hole where you want to add your bulldog clip and attach it with a screw (G). (I needed to add a washer as the hole of the clip was too big for the screw head and it would have fallen off.) Plant your herbs or succulents in the jelly mould, then simply hang on the wall.

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Limewashed sideboard Whitewashing is a great way to revive an old piece of wooden furniture while keeping the wood grain visible.

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Top finish How Mary replaced the missing top to her sideboard As you can see from the ‘before’ picture, when Mary found this sideboard it was missing the top surface – but that didn’t put her off buying it. As it is made from oak, she glued three oak planks together side by side and sanded them to achieve a flat, smooth finish. To create some interest and a profile, the front three edges were shaped with a router. To match the original colour of the sideboard, she mixed together a number of different wood stains and tested them on an offcut, before applying the mixture to the top of the planks. After limewashing, the end result blends with the rest of the vintage piece.

you will need Wooden sideboard, preferably with carved details Sugar soap Cleaning cloth Paint kettle to mix paint Fusion Mineral Paint in Casement (white) Paint stirrer or wooden spoon Paint brush Fine steel wool Furniture wax

‘This technique requires so little pain t, so is a grea t way of using up any leftovers in your tins’

Completely clean your piece of furniture with sugar soap and a cleaning cloth. Allow to dry thoroughly.

Once the main surfaces have been covered, add limewash to any detailed areas. With a minimal amount of paint on your brush, scrub it into any carved or moulded details, so that some areas of wood are left exposed. You are likely to get some uneven blotchy areas, but these can be smoothed later.

To create your limewash, dilute 1 part paint to 3 parts water in the paint kettle and stir well to thoroughly combine.

First add your limewash to the flat surfaces of the sideboard. To obtain an authenticlooking finish, apply the diluted paint in long, straight strokes, working in the direction of the wood grain.

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When the paint is completely dry, rub the blotchy areas which have excess paint using the steel wool, following the direction of the grain. If you take your time over this, the repetitive sanding with the steel wool can achieve a shiny wax-like finish on its own. Alternatively, you can apply your usual favourite furniture wax with a brush and buff to the finish you like.

Mary Vitullo repurposes vintage and antique furniture from her home in Quebec. She describes her furniture finds as ‘orphans’ to which she gives new life with paint (her ‘make-up’). Her beautifully styled pieces, often with a hint of shabby-chic romance, can be found with online tutorials.

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Keep track of your family’s busy week with a noticeboard made from an old window frame, stick-on cork tiles and a few industrial-style embellishments. Project and photography Medina Grillo

Window frame corkboard

Salvaged window frame Corkboard self-adhesive tiles 1cm (3/ 8in) thick Number stencils Black acrylic paint Paint brush or sponge Metal label holders Screws Screwdriver Cup hooks IKEA Socker plant pots Drill

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You can replicate this project with any sized window panel, but of course the older vintage single-pane windows work much better. To refurb the frame, paint the woodwork before you add the corkboard.

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There’s no need to remove the glass panels from your window frame. Simply cut the corkboard sheets to the side of the glass pane, peel off the backing and apply to the glass. Your cork sheets need to be thick enough so that any noticeboard pins don’t hit the glass when pushed in.

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Stencil the numbers on the corners of the cork panels, using the black acrylic paint. You can either use a paint brush for this part or a sponge. Try not to apply too much paint or it will seep under the stencils.

About the designer

Attach metal label holders to the bottom of the window, then screw in the cup hooks to hang your Ikea pots.

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Drill holes into the back of your pots so that the cup hooks can fit through.

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Mat attack

You don’t have to make your own base mat for this project. Why not appliqué the hexies to an old tray cloth.

Vintage blooms tablemat

Use this simple mat to dress up any table setting, line a tray or cover a basket. This project works up quickly – just sew the hexagons of scrap fabric together to create the motif, then appliqué to the mat.

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Fabric for tablemat (see template and diagram C on page 66) Basic sewing supplies Fabric a: 15cm (6in) square of blue print Fabric b: 20cm (8in) square of blue plaid Fabric c: 15cm (6in) square of beige Fabric d: 20cm (8in) square of red plaid Fabric e: 20cm (8in) square of red floral Fabric f: 20cm (8in) square of red plaid Fabric g: 20cm (8in) square of red floral Fabric h: 20cm (8in) square of dark red floral Scrap paper for templates

Project by Boutique-Sha, photography by Kristyne Czepuryk

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1cm seam allowance Sew

Cutting instructions

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Use the hexagon template on page 66 to cut out the following fabric pieces, adding a 6mm (¼in) seam allowance around the edges: Fabric a, b, c: 3 hexagons Fabric d: 8 hexagons Fabric e, f, g: 6 hexagons Fabric h: 4 hexagons

Turn right side out

Mat (RS)

Topstitch as close to the edge as possible

6cm (2½in) opening

Cut out the two mat pieces using the template on page 66 and align with right sides together. Use 1cm (3/8in) seam allowance to sew the pieces together, leaving a 6cm (2½in) opening to turn right side out (A).

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Turn right side out. Blind stitch the opening closed, then topstitch the mat, stitching as close to the edge as possible (B).

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The English paper piecing method

Baste Template Hexagon template shown at 100%

Once you have cut out all your hexagon fabric pieces (with a 6mm/¼in seam allowance), you’ll need to create a paper template for each fabric piece. These templates represent the size of the finished hexagon and should not include seam allowance. To make your own templates, trace several hexies onto a sheet of paper, then photocopy until you have the necessary number for your individual project.

6mm (¼in) seam allowance 3mm (1/ 8in)

Grainline

3mm (1/ 8in)

l Align the template with the wrong

Fold

side of the fabric scrap. Fold the seam allowance around the template one side at a time and tack, stitching through the template at each corner. Make as many hexies as desired.

Centre

l Align two hexie petals with right

Fold

sides together. Using a knotted thread, start 3mm (1/ 8in) in from the right corner. Whipstitch to the right corner, then reverse direction and whipstitch to the left corner. Reverse direction, make a couple of whipstitches, then knot and cut the thread.

Fold

Tablemat template shown at 25% Photocopy at 400%

This line represents the finished size of the mat

l To attach the flower centre, whipstitch

one side to the adjacent petal. l With right sides together, align

the flower centre with the next petal and whipstitch. If necessary, fold the petals to bring the edges together as you sew.

Cut mat out along this line (seam allowance is included)

l Once all of the petals have been

attached, remove the tacking stitches and templates.

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l Press the completed flower. Mat (RS) Seam allowances must be folded under

Topstitch

25cm (9¾in)

Align centre of motif with centre of mat

C This diagram shows pieces once they have been stitched together, so seam allowance is not reflected in any measurements.

Topstitch as close to the edge as possible

To make the motif, use the English paper piecing method (see instructions, right) to sew the hexagons into blocks, as outlined in the layout diagram (C). Sew the blocks together to complete the motif.

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Project taken from Happy Hexies, £9.99, published by Search Press.

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Pottery piece clock

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Give an old breadboard a new lease of life by turning it into a clock. Here sea-tumbled pottery pieces represent the numbers. Project and photography by Vicky Myers

Plastic lid, 9cm (3½in) diameter and 16mm (2/ 3in) deep to hold the clock mechanism Ruler and tailor’s chalk Drill Pinty Plus Basic in Satin White Clock-making kit, 30cm (12in) diameter Pinty Plus Acrylic in Flame Red Old round breadboard, about 24.5cm (9½in) diameter Rust-Oleum Chalky Finish Furniture Paint in Graphite Paint brush Sandpaper String Staple gun 12 tile pieces E6000 adhesive

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Measure your plastic lid with a ruler and mark a cross in the centre with tailor’s chalk, ensuring the ruler is at the widest point of the circular lid (A). Using a wood drill bit, carefully drill a hole for your clock mechanism from the top of the lid (B). Check that your drill bit is wide enough for the clock spindle to fit through.

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‘This projec t was inspired by a collec tion of broken tiles collected along the southern coast of France during our family holiday’

Source it Visit www.dannells.com for easy-to-use DIY clock kits and more.

Spray-paint your lid with white (C). You may need a few layers to gain an even coat. Spray-paint both sides of the clock hands from your kit with red (D). Allow to dry.

Ensure your breadboard is clean and dry, then paint the edge of it with a colour which will contrast with your tile pieces (E). You may not gain a clear crisp edge due to the uneven surface and cuts in the wood. Allow to dry. If you have letters around the edge of your board, you may wish to sand back the chalk paint to reveal the writing (F).

Create a hanging mechanism on the back of the breadboard. Take a piece of string about 40cm (15½in) long and tie securely in a loop. Stretch tightly across the back of the board and attach with the staple gun (G). Alternatively, you could use a picture hanging set.

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Position the tile pieces around the edge of your breadboard to mark the hours and glue into place with a strong adhesive (H).

Add adhesive to the top surface of the clock mechanism and insert into the plastic lid, pressing the spindle for the clock hands through to the front (I). Once dry, insert a battery, add glue onto the back of the clock mechanism and position on the centre of the breadboard (J). Weight it down to help the glue to adhere. Add the clock hands, following the instructions in the kit.

About the designer

Vicky Myers is passionate about upcycling, as it provides her the materials to be creative without impacting on the world’s precious resources. You will find her either browsing in charity shops or snatching a moment at her favourite tool, the sewing machine.

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You don’t have to use tile pieces to represent the hours on your clock, but whatever you choose, make sure that the hands can clear your chosen markers.

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Stencil designer No longer the decorating faux pas that belongs in the 80s, stencilling has had a modern makeover and is now the perfect way to upcycle furniture and decorate your home. Nicolette Tabram reveals how her love of pattern has led her to rediscover the art, creating gorgeous stencils with inspiration ranging from Morocco and India to mid-century graphics.

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When did your career in stencil design begin? I studied textile design at the Central School of Art [now Central St Martins], specialising in printed textiles. Although my career has been varied, it has always involved working with pattern. I used to run my own print studio with a business partner and have designed

prints and embroideries for Monsoon, M&S and Sunuva. My last employed job involved designing accessories for Monsoon and when I resigned, I didn’t have a clear idea of what to do next. Initially, I began running children’s art classes, doing a lot of freelance print design and painting furniture. The stencil range evolved very gradually and grew from a desire to keep

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working with pattern. I knew that the UK market was small and the perception was that stencilling was very dated, but I felt very inspired and excited by stencils.

Many people still think of the stencil effects that were around in the 80s and 90s with interiors covered in Grecian vases of trailing ivy. What makes stencilling an integral part of interior design today? The stencilling trend at that time dropped off a cliff because there had been a complete overkill. Designs such as swags and bows were painted with layers of stippled colour, the motifs often stencilled with light and shade to create a 3D effect. It was followed by a move to plainer, calmer interiors with lots of white walls and a minimalist vibe. Today there is a trend towards more eclectic, individual interiors; modern stencilling is much cleaner and more graphic. A single piece of heavily stencilled furniture works beautifully against a dark wall, or a selection of cushions with bold stencilled motifs can look stunning on a retro leather sofa. The trend for bold-patterned wallpapers can also be replicated very successfully with stencils and is a much cheaper alternative.

Where else is stencilling making an impact?

A plain canvas tote bag decorated with a folk-art style.

There is a trend for patterned cement floor tiles, but they are expensive and so I created my range of floor stencils to use on the painted floorboards in my house. They have been very successful and I have seen photographs from customers who have used the same stencil in very different ways. The beauty of stencils is that you can create something which is personal to your home, in the colours of your choice and nobody else will have the same thing. My pattern inspiration is often global, drawing on the decorative cultures of countries like Morocco and India.

What’s your favourite medium to stencil on?

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I’ve been going back to my roots and working on more fabric recently, but I also love stencilling onto concrete. It’s so easy to create a crisp, clean pattern and the hard, smooth surface requires the smallest amount of paint. I recently made a stencilled concrete planter which looks very contemporary and expensive, but only took around 15 minutes from start to finish!

Repeat patterns make a simple and striking design.

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Storm lanterns embellished with delicate flowers.

smooth shiny plastic, or glass which would need to be washed regularly. Decorative items like the glass storm lanterns, pictured above, would be fine to stencil as there isn’t any need to wash them regularly. My own brand of paint is waterproof, and when used on fabric it can be machine-washed, but it wouldn’t stand up to scrubbing on such a smooth, hard surface. I would also recommend steering clear of very textured or hairy fabrics and anything with a long pile. Stencilled rugs can look amazing, but you need to make sure that they have a flat woven surface.

Where did the idea to write your new book, Modern Stencils, first come from? I had been writing a blog and contributing to Reloved for a while, when several people mentioned to me that I should write a book about stencils. I signed up for a stand at the Handmade Fair to try to increase my exposure, but also in the hope that I would find a publisher who could see the potential in stencilling – and on the first day of the fair I

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Layered stencils on a canvas make original homemade art.

was approached by CICO Books! It was one of those joyous moments of excitement that happen from time to time when you’re trying to build a business.

the denim apron (which Nicolette is wearing on page 71) and the retro handbags.

How did you come up with so many wonderful ideas for the book?

Where do you draw your inspiration from for the stencil designs?

The projects came to me quite easily and one idea would spark another. I have a library of ideas inside my head and I find it possible to visualise things in my mind. As the book is divided into the four sections of furniture, fabrics, gifts and homewares, and walls and floors, it meant there was a structure to work within when developing the projects. I obviously wanted to include a range of techniques and styles, but also to make the projects suitable for all abilities.

Like any creative person, I’m constantly collecting and storing ideas. I might be having lunch with friends and discover an amazing tiled floor in a café, or see something in a shop window. With the book, I decided what sort of vibe I wanted before creating a mood board of images for each project; then I’d sketch a drawing and scan it into my computer in order to create the stencil.

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Do you have a favourite project in the book?

Do you have plans to expand your own range of stencils?

There are a quite a few favourites! I love the bed linen, which was chosen for the cover; the cool blue colour palette looks lovely on the crisp white cotton. I also love the chair (see page 75),

Yes, definitely. The book contains a mix of precut stencils and templates for cutting your own at home. Most of the stencils which are not pre-cut in the book will also be available to buy from my website and they will be launched on the same day as the book. I’m also currently developing a couple of other ranges which will be quite different to my existing ones.

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Nicolette’s top 5 stencilling tips

Coat the back of the stencil with spray adhesive before placing it on your surface, as this minimises the risk of paint bleeding underneath the stencil.

Remove as much paint as possible from your brush, then remove some more, before you start to stencil. Again, this helps minimise paint bleed.

Don’t strive for perfection. Enjoy the little imperfections which actually make the piece more interesting.

If you’re a beginner and lacking in confidence, practise on paper before tackling bigger projects. A roll of lining paper is perfect for experimenting on.

5 Tell us about your paint range. The colours in the paint range were developed with my own work in mind – I use a lot of greys and neutrals on furniture. As I have started to work on more fabric recently, though, there are definitely some missing colours and I hope to expand the palette soon. I have a real hankering to live by the sea and the paints are mostly named after my favourite seaside towns and villages around Britain.

you are doing; make no mistake, there will be some tough periods, but then something exciting will happen (like being commissioned to write a book!) and it feels fantastic. Keep your expenses low, master social media and don’t give up. Be prepared to move out of your comfort zone and learn new things, frequently. This is especially true if, like me, you work alone, without a business partner. If you’re working from home it’s particularly important to build some routine and structure into your day too.

What advice would you give others who might be thinking of starting a creative business?

What are your plans for this year?

If you have an idea which you truly believe in, are self-motivated and organised with a willingness to work hard, then I would absolutely recommend setting up a business. The rewards can be huge and I don’t necessarily mean financial (although they can be), but it’s more about control, flexibility and the sense of building something. The word ‘passionate’ is overused, but it is very important to love what

My hope is that the book will demonstrate the huge potential in stencilling which in turn will inspire people to have a go themselves. After setting up a YouTube channel, I’ve recently started working on some new videos and intend to add lots more. Initially, they’ll cover the basic techniques for beginners and then I’ll introduce more exciting projects – I’d also love to extend that into some work on TV.

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Relax and have fun! Stencilling is an easy and joyful art.

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Nicolette’s new book, Modern Stencils, is packed with a variety of inspiring projects which have been transformed by stencils, including walls and floors, furniture, fabrics and housewares. You can find Nicolette’s full range of stencils, brushes and paints available on her website.

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Graphic floral chair A group of mismatched wooden chairs can be unified with paint and stencils to create a set for a dining table, and are a lovely way to add a little colour to a room. Project by Nicolette Tabram, photography by Terry Benson

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Cutting a stencil It is best to cut stencils from Mylar. They can also be cut from cardstock or even paper, though these are not suitable materials if you wish to use the stencil repeatedly or for multicoloured projects, as they cannot be washed. Mylar is available in a range of thicknesses, which are measured in microns. The higher the number of microns, the thicker the material will be. Lightweight Mylar is easier to cut, but if it is too thin, the stencil will be flimsy, making it harder to work with. For hand-cut stencils, use a weight of around 125 microns. If you are using cardstock, choose a weight of around 200–250gsm (32lb).

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you will need Stencil template Sheets of Mylar Photocopier or scanner and printer Copy paper Spray adhesive Cutting mat Scalpel or craft knife Magic or clear tape (optional) l Make sure that your sheet of Mylar is large enough for the

template to fit. Photocopy (or scan and print) the template onto copy paper rather than cutting the original. l Lightly coat one side of the Mylar with spray adhesive, then

place it on top of the paper template and smooth carefully. l Working on the cutting mat, position the blade of your scalpel

or craft knife on the first line you are going to cut. Pierce the surface of the Mylar with the point of the blade before cutting along the lines. This will help to prevent the scalpel or knife from slipping. l Work your way carefully around the design, holding the Mylar

steady with your free hand. Turn the template as necessary, rather than trying to twist your arm into uncomfortable positions. Remove each piece of Mylar as you cut out the shapes. You will probably cut through the template in places, which is why it is advisable to use a photocopy.

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you will need Wooden chair Cloth Brushes for paint and varnish Blue furniture paint Matt finish waterbased varnish Tape measure and pencil (optional) Spray adhesive or low-tack tape Stencil brush White stencil paint

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Using the template, prepare the stencil following the instructions (see left).

Wipe the chair with a damp cloth to remove any dirt or greasy marks, then apply two coats of furniture paint (A). Allow to dry, before applying a coat of water-based varnish. Let dry.

l Once you have cut out the whole stencil, trim off any rough

edges with the scalpel and repair any mistakes with small pieces of tape, if required. If necessary, trim the edges of the tape with the scalpel. Remove the paper template and discard.

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Young blades It is important to change the scalpel blade as soon as it becomes blunt. A sharp blade is much easier to work with and will produce smoother lines. Using cardstock If you are cutting your stencil from cardstock, the procedure is the same, but you will need to spray the back of the template and lay it on top of the cardstock. Once the stencil is cut, remove the template and discard. Practice makes perfect Cutting Mylar requires a reasonable amount of pressure. You may wish to practise on a scrap piece before cutting the actual stencil.

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‘I f you wan t a more na tural option, add the stencil pa ttern directly to the wood and finish with a couple of coats of varnish’ top tip

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The position of the stencil does not always need to be completely accurate. It adds a certain charm if the placement of the pattern is a little imperfect.

Position the stencil by eye, or use a tape measure to find the centre point. Mark it very lightly with a pencil and use this as a guide for the position of the first motif. Lightly coat the back of the stencil with spray adhesive. Position it on the surface of the chair and smooth down. Alternatively, tape it in position.

Dip the tip of the stencil brush into the white stencil paint and remove as much paint as possible on the side of the pot. Apply the paint in a small circular motion through the holes in the stencil.

Lift the stencil and repeat for the other three sections (B). As the paint dries very quickly, there is no need to wait before repositioning the stencil.

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Paint another coat of varnish onto the seat of the chair and let dry (C). Once the varnish is dry, the chair is ready to use.

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Colander hanging baskets Turn old colanders into quirky hanging baskets for your kitchen, supplying you with fresh herbs all year round.

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you will need Old colanders Wire pot scourer Degreaser Spray primer White spray paint Cardboard box Plastic carrier bag Potting soil Small herb plants Dry moss (optional) String

Scrub your colander using a wire pot scourer and a degreaser. Rinse and allow to dry thoroughly.

Working in a well-ventilated area, apply a coat of spray primer, wearing gloves and a dust mask. To prevent unnecessary mess, place the colander in a cardboard box and start adding layers of spray paint. Wait for the first layer to dry before you apply the next one. Repeat this process two to three times.

Line the colander with a layer of plastic – an old carrier bag is ideal. Fill the colander with good quality potting soil and add three small plants. Cover the exposed soil with dry moss, if desired.

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Upcycling is part of Almie Louis’s daily life, turning unwanted materials into decorative and beautiful pieces. On her blog she provides aspiring arts and crafts enthusiasts with inspirational ideas for transforming discarded items into masterpieces – all through the virtue of recycling.

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Work the string through the handles, or thread it through the holes of the colander at equal points around the circumference to hang it.

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Subversive artwork? Surely not! Charis sets out to rock the establishment with her stunning concept art necklace.

his month I want to share with you the juicy results of my latest piece of work for the creative metalwork course I’m taking – and boy, was there a mountain of it. I had to design a piece of jewellery to one or more of these briefs: colour, comedy or subversion. I wanted to use as much scrap material as I could too, because that’s what I do, right? They don’t call me the Salvage Sister for nowt! I did a ton of research on all three of the titles, and in the end I chose what I deemed to be one of the most challenging: subversion. The widely accepted definition is ‘a systematic attempt to overthrow or undermine a government or political system’. I was told my concept had to be something that used symbols that were instantly recognisable, yet turned the establishment I was revolting against on its

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head, fought for a cause and carried a strong message – and it had to shock enough to create a dialogue. So far so challenging!

The devil’s in the detail During my research I found some old literature that incited a belief that Satan is the saviour of women. What?! My mind was blown. On further reading, I discovered the idea was that because religion (in its many forms) can be a controlling structure of rules and demands dictated by a masculine hierarchy, that women were actually better treated, loved and accepted by Satan. I know, it’s a crazy concept, but there is some method in the madness – Satan doesn’t care what you do, what you wear, how you speak or your sexual inclination, as opposed to many orthodox religions where women’s roles and behaviour have been imposed.

I found this incredibly interesting and decided I would base my project around this research, because as a feminist this issue is very important to me and I am passionate about the message. My work would be designed not to attack any particular religion, it was fighting against control of all women through all patriarchal religions, cultures and society. I chose to design a necklace to back up my research. The main part would be collarshaped like a shackle to represent control and was akin to something a prisoner may have been forced to wear throughout many cultures and civilisations, but with an additional piece of decorative brass at the front to represent a clerical collar worn by a priest. To incorporate religious symbols, I took rosary beads from Catholicism and the crucifix from Christianity. I could have added a symbol from Judaism,

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The initial concept sketch for my ‘subversive’ necklace.

Islam, Buddhism or Hinduism – which have all placed women in secondary roles in both religion and daily life – but I didn’t want to turn this into a Christmas tree with so much going on that the message got lost! The finishing detail on the cross would be an outline of a womb and ovaries to represent women.

Hinge benefits There were so many processes and techniques involved in creating this concept piece of jewellery art, so for now I thought I’d just give you a little snippet. I filmed the entire process, so if you head over to my YouTube channel (see page 84) you can watch a mini series of videos and find out a whole lot more and see how I did it – remember to subscribe while you’re there! First I made the collar piece. So it could be opened to put on and take off, I had to create hinges either side and used brass rivets, the bases of which would also hold the more delicate chain. I’d never made hinges before, so this was going to be a challenge! I wanted to create the collar out of steel – just like historic shackles – with the use of brass and copper accents to soften the piece and make it more jewellery-like. I could have used gold, but it would obviously be incredibly expensive to work with in the quantities I required. Before starting the hinged collar, I first made a cardboard model to get the measurements spot on and made quite a few test pieces in scrap I found laying about at college. Then I was ready to begin. My first-ever attempt at hinges started out life as sheet steel, which I cut into strips before removing parts of the cylinder to make two sides of a hinge that fit together. Success – my hinges worked! I then used an old cast-iron waste pipe to shape the collar before making the curve more acute on an anvil horn.

Ball and chain Casting the copper beads to create the rosary-effect on the chain took some trial and error. I tried numerous ways of making them, including carving them from jewellery wax and melting copper into little balls in a fire

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Making the hinges on the steel.

Sand-casting copper for the beads.

Shaping the collar using an old pipe.

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brick or charcoal block. This wasn’t a speedy process! My final idea was to make tiny little Plasticine balls to create a mould and then sand-cast them in copper. They turned out fab, and they looked just like a strange little snowflake before I cut them free! Making the chain turned out to be more time consuming than I’d anticipated too. I made the individual links from lengths of silver wire after coiling it around a drill, then used a piercing saw to cut each ring off individually. I was left with lots of rings to make my chain, so after using

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The womb and ovaries to symbolise women. Working out the drop for the chain.

Modelling my lovely piece of jewellery.

‘My work was designed not to attack any particular religion, it was fighting against c ontrol of all women t hrough all patriarchal religions, cultures and society’ silver solder, borax and a plumber’s torch to join half the rings, I had to piece the jewellery together. This was easier said than done because I’d never done it before, and wasn’t even sure if I had enough silver. I was on a tight deadline too – no pressure, then! I laid out the design in wire to give me an idea of the drop I needed, then I started linking the rings and beads together over this template.

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Finally, the womb and ovaries were cut from copper and brass scraps with a piercing saw and soldered together, before pickling to remove the soldering stains. After a polish and last tweak, it was finished. Sounds simple? I really wish it had been, but then I’d have been bored… Months of research and preparation went into this piece – I get my grade very soon, so fingers crossed!

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In the spotlight Each month, Charis chats to an original artist working with upcycled materials.

Simon Jay, functional artist How long have you been into making upcycled art and how did you start? I’ve always had a love of making things from a young age. My dad was really the catalyst for that. He started out as a carpenter and, despite changing career, was always in his garage or workshop making one thing or another and I loved to be in there helping (or maybe hindering, if I think about it!). In fact, my whole family is quite hands-on with both my mum and sister being into crafts as well, so I guess it was inevitable I was going to do the same. I became a picture framer – which I still love – but started to make a few lamps and pieces of furniture for fun, to keep me busy over the quiet periods. I was quite surprised when people wanted to buy them, so I made some more and they sold as well. I’ve being doing it for nearly four years now and I still love every minute! Why is reuse important to you? There are two reasons why recycling and reusing is important to me. The first reason is purely because I love using reclaimed and recycled materials to make things. I’m sure anyone who does the same will agree that it’s a bit of an addiction. Watching something that’s effectively useless being turned into something functional and beautiful is genuinely a great pleasure. Reclaimed materials can tell a story of their past as well, which I think is pretty cool. The second reason is a bit more of an environmental agenda. It staggers me the

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amount of stuff that gets thrown away without a thought. It ends up dumped in the countryside or floating in the sea. If I can stop just a little bit of that happening, then I’m doing my bit and I’m happy – and someone gets a pretty cool bit of functional artwork as well! Where do you find all the gorgeous salvaged items you use in your work? Literally everywhere! I’m very lucky that I work in the back of an antiques shop so there are always lots of interesting pieces coming in and I get a lot of my parts that way. It normally takes just a few seconds after someone has unwrapped an item for me to know it’s something I’m going to re-engineer or upcycle into something else. Things just aren’t made the way they used to be. In the past, even purely functional pieces were not only made to last but also to look beautiful. I love bringing salvaged items back to life and letting a new generation of people enjoy them. As well as the shop, I’ll look anywhere for bits and bobs I can use – skips, sheds, scrap yards, salvage yards, wood yards and even at the local car mechanics (I think they are starting to tire of me rummaging in their scrap piles!).

What skill would you say you use the most and could not live without? That’s a tough one. There are so many individual processes which come together to make one of my pieces and I work with such a broad range of materials that it’s difficult to pick just one. I always love learning a new skill; I recently went on a French polishing course – not because I needed the skill but just because I wanted to learn something new. Welding is a skill that still eludes me and I’d love to learn that one. I’d urge everyone to learn a new skill each year. It’s great fun and the sense of accomplishment is unrivalled. If I had to choose just one skill I couldn’t live without, I would have to say my imagination. Coming up with the ideas then trying to work out how to make them a reality is definitely the skill I’m most proud of.

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you will need Old piece of tapestry Basic sewing supplies Jumbo pompom trim Piece of felt, for backing Cushion stuffing

When choosing coordinating colours, if you want your cushion to look more classic, opt for shades that match the tapestry design, picking out a couple of key colours. If you want the cushion to look more modern, choose clashing brights or even neon.

Trim any excess fabric from around your tapestry, then pin the pompom trim around the outside edge of your piece. Lay the trim with the pompoms facing inwards (A and B).

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With right sides together, pin the tapestry to the piece of felt backing (C).

Leaving a fist-sized gap to be able to push in your stuffing later, hand sew the whole way around the cushion using a running stitch, so that you join the two pieces and secure the pompoms between both (D). (You could machine stitch, but it’s very tricky with the jumbo-sized pompoms!) Trim off the excess (E).

Chloe Hardisty has always loved making and the challenge of decorating her house on a budget. She studied textile design and loves to use fabric and thread in her upcycles. She’s inspired by bright colour combinations, the 1950s era and Scandinavian design. cottonclara.wordpress.com

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Turn an old utility-era drop-leaf table into an on-trend focal point for your kitchen with geometric vinyl shapes. Project and photography by Nicky Cash

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you will need Kitchen table Wilko Paint & Varnish Stripper Old brush Metal scraper 120/180-grit sandpaper Masking tape Pinty Plus Aqua Spray Paint in Mint Turquoise Gloss Fusion Mineral Paint Hemp Oil Lint-free cloth White vinegar spray Tack cloth Matt vinyl in White, Lemon, Tomato Red, Purple, Sky Blue, Turquoise and Water Lily Scissors Spray bottle with washing-up liquid and water mixed 1:10 Squeegee Scalpel Cutting mat and ruler (optional)

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The combination spreader from Wilko (£1.25) is designed for grouting tiles, but actually is the perfect squeegee for this job!

Source it The vinyl for the table top is available from www.vinylwarehouse.co.uk. To see the full range of Pinty Plus spray paint shades, visit www.novasolspray.co.uk.

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This table had layers of built-up old paint, so the first job was to strip it back to the original Formica surface. Wearing gloves and using the paint and varnish stripper in a wellventilated space, apply it thickly with an old brush and when it’s done its magic scrape off all the old paint into paper towels (A). It’s a bit yucky but it works! Sand the top with 120-grit sandpaper to get rid of the last remnants of paint and smooth the surface (B). The surface needs to be perfectly flat for the vinyl to stick well. I also sanded back the edges of the table to the bare wood. If the table you want to re-surface is in good condition, you could skip these steps. Before painting the legs and underside, sand them with 180-grit sandpaper to roughen the surface. Like a lot of tables from this era, this one is made from layers of compressed wood and I wanted to let the stripy effect show along the edge, so I masked this off to protect it from the spray. Build up thin layers of the paint and keep the spray can at a good distance to prevent drips (C).

Once the paint has dried, rub in hemp oil with a lint-free cloth to nourish the wooden edges of the table and make the different wood layers stand out (D). It’s a nice, natural contrast against the very crisp, matt finish of the vinyl.

To get the surface ready to apply the vinyl, give it a wipe over with a white vinegar solution – this would remove any last chemicals from the paint stripper, sanding dust or any of the hemp oil. Once dry, go over the surface with a tack cloth to pick up any last bits of fluff and grit that might get under the vinyl. Next start to cover the table top in white vinyl, working each leaf and then the central part separately. Rather than cutting the shape of each section first and then fiddling about trying to line up the sticky plastic, cut the vinyl loosely to the right shape first and cut around it once in place (E). It is easier to apply the large sections of vinyl if you first spray the surface of the table with a very dilute washing-up liquid solution (don’t get it too wet). Peel back the top edge, line it up and gently pull the backing paper off, whilst pushing and smoothing the

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Using water with a squeeze of washing-up liquid might seem odd – and likely to ruin the stickiness of the vinyl – but it really works and gives the vinyl much more manoeuvrability while you’re applying it, than if you just try to stick it dry directly on the surface.

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H vinyl down with the squeegee as you go (F). After the backing paper has been removed, use the squeegee to smooth any air bubbles to the edges.

Use a scalpel to slowly and gently cut away the excess. It helps to push the middle of the blade flat against the table edge to guide you as you cut, rather than just using the tip (G).

Photocopy the hexagon template in various different sizes, then transfer and cut around them on thicker card to make templates. Draw around the various templates and cut out hexagons in the different coloured vinyl using scissors, or a scalpel and ruler on a cutting mat (H). Some shapes I made into outlines by cutting a few millimetres inside the hexagon with a scalpel, and others I cut up into three sections to make diamond shapes.

Arrange all of your pieces into a design that you like. Overlap some of the hexagons to create diamonds where they intersect, and place some of the diamonds you cut inside some of the hexagon outlines (I). It gives a really great 3D cube effect. I tried to keep the layout quite relaxed but still aimed to balance the spread of colours. I brought the pattern onto the table leaves a little on each side where a glass or cup would go, to connect them into the pattern.

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Once you are happy with your design take a quick photo for reference. It’s also a good idea to tack cloth over the table again and as you go along to prevent specks and fluff getting under the vinyl pieces. I started with the largest central hexagon, got that lined up and built out from there (J). The tip of a scalpel is handy to help get the backing off the shapes. Use the squeegee again to remove any air bubbles. The vinyl is quite forgiving if you need to reposition it as it can be peeled off again and reapplied at this point. Once you’ve stuck everything in place, give it 24 hours for the adhesion to fully take hold then your new table will be ready for anything!

Nicky Cash is a furniture and homewares re-designer who lives and works in Leeds and creates her one-off designs by reworking items picked up in charity shops and auctions, as well as refinishing customers’ own pieces for them. She particularly loves creating striking geometric designs to reinvigorate old vintage pieces.

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Louise Parkinson, Scruffy Upholstery Louise Parkinson of Scruffy Upholstery found a new outlet for her fabric skills when a client requested that she cover an old Roberts radio. ‘I warned him I might make a mess of it but he didn’t seem worried! I spent ages working out how to take it apart as there are some hidden screws, but the recovering technique is similar to the principles in regular upholstery.’ It turned out rather well and spurred her on to offer radio refurbishments as an extra service.

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Louise’s business tips Secure financial backing I had redundancy money to keep me ticking along, but there are starter loans and small business grants. Check with the government Business Support Helpline for local options.

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