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Author
Publisher
Artisan
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Christophe Pourny learned the art of furniture restoration in his father's atelier in the South of France. In this, his first book, he teaches readers everything they need to know about the provenance and history of furniture, as well as how to restore, update, and care for their furniture--from antiques to midcentury pieces, family heirlooms or funky flea-market finds. The heart of the book is an overview of Pourny's favorite techniques--ceruse,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Taunton Press
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
Jeff Jewitt, a professional refinisher with over 30 years' experience, shares his tricks, shortcuts and tools of the trade in this easy-to-follow book/DVD. Weekend refinishers as well as professional woodworkers will benefit from the insider tips on how to evaluate the condition of a piece to decide the best strategy for rejuvenating it, repair and revive finishes to enhance their beauty while preserving their patina and match an old finish for a...
Author
Publisher
Creative Homeowner
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
Superbly illustrated, packed with detail, and easy-to-follow, this is the ultimate guide to repairing/restoring your furniture. This volume includes: over 350 color photos and illustrations; step-by-step instructions for the most commons repairs; easy-to-follow tips for restoring furniture to a professional level; and, much, much more.
Author
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Beauty in imperfection! Learn the ancient Japanese art of kintsugi and understand why, in the way of kintsugi artists, broken is better than new. This is your guide to putting the pieces back together to restore broken plates, vases, and other ceramics and glass items to be even better than before. Starting with repairing a simple dent or crack, you'll gain the skills to reconstruct goblets, vases, plates, spherical objects, and statues. Transform...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Repair Revolution chronicles the rise of repair cafés: non-profit, volunteer organizations devoted to repairing electronics and household items for free. After outlining the philosophy of repair cafés, the book discusses practical details such as online repair resources, fixes for common product malfunctions, and tips for founding new repair cafés"--
Author
Publisher
Sasquatch Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Mending Life, a beautiful modern sewing and mending guide with vibrant, full-color illustrations woven throughout, encourages us to break free from the fast fashion industry by repairing our clothes rather than discarding them. Along with DIY and how-to illustrations and tutorials, you'll find heartfelt stories by authors Nina and Sonya Montenegro (creators of the popular @TheFarWoods) that encourage you to change your consumption habits, celebrate...
13) Hurricane
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
After a devastating hurricane, a young boy asks for help rebuilding the neighborhood dock, his favorite place in the world, but finds that his neighbors need help first.
Author
Publisher
Page Street Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Learn the historically proven stitches every seamster needs with beloved Historical Fashion YouTuber Bernadette Banner. Whether you are just getting started with sustainable fashion and need to alter your new secondhand finds, or you want an introduction to sewing techniques for making your own clothes, Bernadette Banner's signature voice will guide you through all the traditional stitches and techniques you need to extend the life of your favorite...
Author
Series
Monkey with a tool belt series volume 4
Language
English
Description
Choco Bon Bon and Clark the elephant fly the Banana 5 to the Superstar Space Station to fix the snack bar's Moon Juice machine, but find a situation stickier than they anticipated.
Author
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
In Fundamentals of Home Maintenance: From Repairs to Renovations, you will gain practical insights that allow you to roll up your sleeves and take charge of household repairs from leaky faucets to clogged gutters. Taught by home and landscape experts Andy Machin and Margaret McClure, these 41 practical lessons will jump-start your understanding of how to perform home maintenance.
19) Liar!
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Even though Luna and her brother Cullen seem like complete opposites, they're identical in two ways: they'll never let injustice stand and they always have each other's back. Fern Michaels blends mystery, drama and a touch of romance for the third in her Lost & Found series, as the siblings set out to unravel a cold case connected to a mysterious armoire."--
Luna Bodman always looks forward to a new shipment of furniture at the restoration shop....
20) Hidden
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Series
Language
English
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Description
"At first glance, few would guess that Luna and Cullan Bodman are siblings. Cullan, efficient and serious, is rarely out of a business suit. Luna reads palms and tarot cards, and loves flowing skirts and dangling jewelry that matches her unconventional spirit. Still, her artistic eye is an asset to the family's furniture restoration business. When Cullan stumbles across something unexpected in a piece he just acquired, and a client of Luna's reveals...
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