Comments on: A Tale of Two Dressers: How to Turn Thrift Furniture into Signature Pieces https://www.goodwill.org/blog/shop/a-tale-of-two-dressers-how-to-turn-thrift-furniture-into-signature-pieces/ Local Goodwills are nonprofits that help people overcome challenges to build skills, find jobs and grow their careers. #PowerOfWork Tue, 16 Aug 2016 05:55:19 +0000 hourly 1 By: Janaehill https://www.goodwill.org/blog/shop/a-tale-of-two-dressers-how-to-turn-thrift-furniture-into-signature-pieces/#comment-1413 Tue, 16 Aug 2016 05:55:19 +0000 https://www.goodwill.org/?p=19325#comment-1413 I loved what you did with these pieces beautifully designed

]]> By: mimi https://www.goodwill.org/blog/shop/a-tale-of-two-dressers-how-to-turn-thrift-furniture-into-signature-pieces/#comment-1412 Sun, 05 Apr 2015 02:50:36 +0000 https://www.goodwill.org/?p=19325#comment-1412 Hi, I tried this concoction on a painted chair and it did not work. Any reason why? Help, I really wanted to ditch paint remover.

]]> By: Meryl Ellsworth https://www.goodwill.org/blog/shop/a-tale-of-two-dressers-how-to-turn-thrift-furniture-into-signature-pieces/#comment-1411 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 19:49:01 +0000 https://www.goodwill.org/?p=19325#comment-1411 My mom and I have used a combination of lacquer thinner and methalhydrate(sp?)for years to refinish old furniture that had been almost black and it takes the blackoff and leaves the original finish. You do have to do it outdoors and have plenty of old rags. I finish off with steel wool and the mixture.Old paint brushes and toothbrushs are great for scabbing around the mixture.

]]> By: Kim https://www.goodwill.org/blog/shop/a-tale-of-two-dressers-how-to-turn-thrift-furniture-into-signature-pieces/#comment-1410 Tue, 03 Jul 2012 17:36:55 +0000 https://www.goodwill.org/?p=19325#comment-1410 Amazing transformation! Those look awesome! Glad to hear you found these treasures at a Goodwill Store!

]]> By: Julia https://www.goodwill.org/blog/shop/a-tale-of-two-dressers-how-to-turn-thrift-furniture-into-signature-pieces/#comment-1409 Tue, 03 Jul 2012 16:09:45 +0000 https://www.goodwill.org/?p=19325#comment-1409 Fantastic job, Evette! You brought those babies back to life!

xx.

]]> By: debby https://www.goodwill.org/blog/shop/a-tale-of-two-dressers-how-to-turn-thrift-furniture-into-signature-pieces/#comment-1408 Mon, 02 Jul 2012 23:21:14 +0000 https://www.goodwill.org/?p=19325#comment-1408 I love both these pieces! I think old wood furniture is warmer and has more personality than “off the rack” items. So glad you are doing this gig!

]]> By: Anne https://www.goodwill.org/blog/shop/a-tale-of-two-dressers-how-to-turn-thrift-furniture-into-signature-pieces/#comment-1407 Mon, 02 Jul 2012 12:58:59 +0000 https://www.goodwill.org/?p=19325#comment-1407 Love it! This furniture has so much more character than something new. Thanks for the inspiration.

]]> By: Debbie Lambert https://www.goodwill.org/blog/shop/a-tale-of-two-dressers-how-to-turn-thrift-furniture-into-signature-pieces/#comment-1406 Sun, 01 Jul 2012 20:27:04 +0000 https://www.goodwill.org/?p=19325#comment-1406 Thank you for sharing! I have so many replication projects and now wish I did a before picture! You have inspired me!

]]> By: Leticia Garcia https://www.goodwill.org/blog/shop/a-tale-of-two-dressers-how-to-turn-thrift-furniture-into-signature-pieces/#comment-1405 Sun, 01 Jul 2012 02:00:05 +0000 https://www.goodwill.org/?p=19325#comment-1405 Inspiring! I am a do it your selfer and I appreciate good tips when I come across them. Thanks for posting. I bet this furniture will outlast any thing you can buy in a new furniture store these days.

]]> By: Lynn M. Walden https://www.goodwill.org/blog/shop/a-tale-of-two-dressers-how-to-turn-thrift-furniture-into-signature-pieces/#comment-1404 Fri, 29 Jun 2012 18:27:24 +0000 https://www.goodwill.org/?p=19325#comment-1404 WOW! The first dresser matches my grandma’s bedroom set- if you ever want to get rid of it- let me know! Both dressers turned out beautifully!

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