I have a beautiful set of bedroom furniture (four poster bed, dresser, and mirrored vanity) from th early 1900s that are family pieces. They are in pretty good shape for being approximately 120 years old, but need some TLC. Thanks to you, I feel I can confidently do that without harm to the pieces! They were bought by my great aunt and uncle in St. Louis and sent by rail to Oklahoma Territory (Oklahoma didn't become a state until 1907) for their Victorian house. My great uncle was an inspector for the railroad. They were instrumental in my grandparents meeting, and since they didn't have children of their own, all of their beautiful furniture was inherited by our family. I feel an obligation to them to preserve them!
Just came across your channel today and I've really enjoyed watching and I have subscribed! I'm in my mid-70's and you can imagine my surprise when I saw the little round side table you were working on at mark 15:52! It is EXACTLY the table my mom and dad had in their living room when I was growing up in the 1950's!! I have that little table now, and still use it in my own living room! If I was younger I'd be wanting to restore lots of things! You have great presentation and explain things simply and concisely. Great video and such great information. ~M~
I had gotten one of those kits of wood repair with markers and wax crayons in various hues, and then I discovered that they work perfectly well to touch up scuffed up leather shoes! Now all my shoes look like new too. Hooray!
I'm currently binging your videos, I enjoy your attitude so much! For those of us outside north America, may I suggest that maybe when mentioning particular brands/products you use, you could try and add some info like what type it is (like, is it an alkaline or an acid, or is it based on a particular chemical that might also be used in different products), or if it's a product made specifically for a particular purpose or it's more of a general purpose type of thing. Or maybe just mention if you also like similar products from different brands, because one of those might be available abroad. I think it could be really helpful to some viewers. Either way, your videos are great and down to earth without losing whimsy and creativity and I love it. Well done!
Thanks so much for this video! I’m constantly saving different videos, making notes, saving products on my Amazon when I see what’s working for someone. Now to have all this in 1 place is amazing. I don’t have to search my Amazon trying to renege what exactly I’m looking for to accomplish whatever it is that I’m trying to do. ❤
Yes! that’s awesome! I had to learn all this over time and never found a video that included all the things so I had to make this. So glad it’s found its people!
This video was SO helpful! I've been binging your videos and I've seen a few tools (e.g. miter box, etc) you seem to use consistently in your different makeover / DIYs. I'd love to hear more about what tools youthink are essential if you're looking for more video ideas!
This was an awesome video, excellent information and tips, all in one place for reference. Nicely done! I've never heard of the Tibet almond sticks or the syringe pens. The other products, I've heard of them, but it's nice to get an honest review from someone I trust and see the products demonstrated. Wonderful information, thank you for sharing.
Thanks so much for sharing these tips. You inspired me to finally purchase a couple products I need to touch up my coffee table that has some gouges in it. It’s not a thrifted item, but just got damaged in various moves over the years. It’s been bothering me and doesn’t look nice (just looks damaged, not aged / doesn’t add character). It will be nice once I give a bit of refresh to it :)
Just subscribed after watching a few videos of yours. Sometimes I use a walnut to fell in dark furniture. Just use a cracked piece and rub it on dark wood. Works in a pinch to cover small marks
This is such an informative video. I’ve never heard of some of these products before now and I want to have them on hand when I need them. Thanks so much!
LK, I appreciate the info in this video. I learned lots of tricks. I also want to tell you that I appreciate the way you cover lots of topics that other TH-camrs cover but you always bring a unique take to those topics. Thank you for doing what you do. (Also, also, as someone living in Southern California, much of your aesthetic appeals to me, especially your love for Spanish style, original artwork, handmade items and colored glass.) EDIT: Rubbing alcohol dissolves sharpie marker.
I just love your channel. I happened upon it a little while back an immediately subscribed. I love your home. My favorite esthetic is mid-century or MCM. Just fyi though...it's "BON-am-ee".
If you don’t like the patina of silver… For tarnished silver I finally found a tarnish remover that really works. It’s Wright’s Silver Cream. It comes with a sponge and you literally wipe it on, rinse, and dry with a soft cloth.
I agree with your take on brass (love those bowls) do you have a technique to change a really shiny piece? I found a horse book end and had to have it but I would much prefer if it were dull. I’m pretty sure it’s real brass as it’s very heavy. Any suggestions 🤔
Oh cool! For this I would probably get a container with a lid that these brass pieces fit into and then put some vinegar and salt into the container with the brass pieces and then close the container for an hour or so and keep turning it around and it should start to dull down!
This video was SO helpful! I just scored a set of 6 Mid Century dining chairs and they need touching up on the finish but just in a few spots, so Restore A Finish will be a major help for me. Heading to Lowes shortly... :)
Ive been wanting a video like this, or make one myself. My thoughts: Safety is important, invest in a lead test kit, always ventilate and wear PPE. Start with the least invasive methods first, for example, saliva is an excellent solvent. Determine what a piece is made of first; use a magnet on metals and always do a patch test. Old fashioned cleaning methods usually work better that fad methods (ahem, I see you 👀 oven cleaner furniture stripper)
The pinkish hue of cleaned copper disappears in about 30 days. I have a lot of brass and copper. For me, there is something cathartic about polishing metals! Goodwill has yet to realize how wonderful those brass decorative pieces are once they are cleaned up. I hope they never do.
Hi I really enjoy your content but I thought I would let you know that 'patina' is only the corrosion on copper (or copper-based alloys). I think the word you're looking for is 'tarnish'. Sorry, language nerd here!
Thanks! Language-wise you are technically correct, however being someone who’s been to art school, then worked in the design fields, “patina” was and has always been used in those spaces with the thought of “wear and tear that adds character” in mind. Which is why I always use it in that way. I also think if we were to call something tarnished, it gives it a negative connotation - which is the opposite purpose of calling something “patinated” as some chipping on a sculpture, scratches on a frame, or tarnish on a metal piece, can be a beautiful and unique commentary on the craftsmanship and history of a piece. So I believe that’s why everyone tends to use that word in the more subjective way.😊
As per the Oxford Dictionary: a gloss or sheen on a surface resulting from age or polishing. “The dinning table will acquire a warm patina with age. The impression or appearance of something. “he carries the patina of old money and good breeding”
I’m classify myself as belonging to the grammar “Police” as opposed to being a language nerd. I tried to study Linguistics at University but it was way too convoluted and confusing for me! But either way I find it helpful to fact check before publicly enlightening people. It’s been several decades since I was at school and it seems both grammar and words and their definitions can change according to popularity of the times.
Someone should let the folks on Antiques Roadshow know that they (auction house staff, antique dealers, experts and authorities of various sorts) have been misusing the term to describe furniture, carvings, etc.
A soft manual toothbrush is handy for getting into rims, trims and nooks, without scratching or shifting too much of the patina of things.
You are my new favorite person. You have clear & concise explanations that are HELPFUL! Thank you!!!!
That's amazing! Thank you so much! :D
I have a beautiful set of bedroom furniture (four poster bed, dresser, and mirrored vanity) from th early 1900s that are family pieces. They are in pretty good shape for being approximately 120 years old, but need some TLC. Thanks to you, I feel I can confidently do that without harm to the pieces! They were bought by my great aunt and uncle in St. Louis and sent by rail to Oklahoma Territory (Oklahoma didn't become a state until 1907) for their Victorian house. My great uncle was an inspector for the railroad. They were instrumental in my grandparents meeting, and since they didn't have children of their own, all of their beautiful furniture was inherited by our family. I feel an obligation to them to preserve them!
That is so awesome!! I think this is why I love restoring things and finding the easiest and least abrasive way to do it. So cool thanks for sharing!!
I do envy you your metamorphic library chair! I love that design.
Just came across your channel today and I've really enjoyed watching and I have subscribed! I'm in my mid-70's and you can imagine my surprise when I saw the little round side table you were working on at mark 15:52! It is EXACTLY the table my mom and dad had in their living room when I was growing up in the 1950's!! I have that little table now, and still use it in my own living room! If I was younger I'd be wanting to restore lots of things! You have great presentation and explain things simply and concisely. Great video and such great information. ~M~
Yay! Hi and welcome 👋 thank you! : ) That's so cool! Thanks for sharing M
I had gotten one of those kits of wood repair with markers and wax crayons in various hues, and then I discovered that they work perfectly well to touch up scuffed up leather shoes! Now all my shoes look like new too. Hooray!
I'm currently binging your videos, I enjoy your attitude so much!
For those of us outside north America, may I suggest that maybe when mentioning particular brands/products you use, you could try and add some info like what type it is (like, is it an alkaline or an acid, or is it based on a particular chemical that might also be used in different products), or if it's a product made specifically for a particular purpose or it's more of a general purpose type of thing. Or maybe just mention if you also like similar products from different brands, because one of those might be available abroad. I think it could be really helpful to some viewers.
Either way, your videos are great and down to earth without losing whimsy and creativity and I love it. Well done!
Thanks so much for this video! I’m constantly saving different videos, making notes, saving products on my Amazon when I see what’s working for someone. Now to have all this in 1 place is amazing. I don’t have to search my Amazon trying to renege what exactly I’m looking for to accomplish whatever it is that I’m trying to do. ❤
Yes! that’s awesome! I had to learn all this over time and never found a video that included all the things so I had to make this. So glad it’s found its people!
This video was SO helpful! I've been binging your videos and I've seen a few tools (e.g. miter box, etc) you seem to use consistently in your different makeover / DIYs. I'd love to hear more about what tools youthink are essential if you're looking for more video ideas!
The way I have been NEEDING this video 💕
Awesome! I feel like I needed this video for so long so I’m glad it’s found its people :)
This was an awesome video, excellent information and tips, all in one place for reference. Nicely done!
I've never heard of the Tibet almond sticks or the syringe pens. The other products, I've heard of them, but it's nice to get an honest review from someone I trust and see the products demonstrated.
Wonderful information, thank you for sharing.
That’s awesome, thank you! I’m glad I could show you some new things :)
Thanks so much for sharing these tips. You inspired me to finally purchase a couple products I need to touch up my coffee table that has some gouges in it. It’s not a thrifted item, but just got damaged in various moves over the years. It’s been bothering me and doesn’t look nice (just looks damaged, not aged / doesn’t add character). It will be nice once I give a bit of refresh to it :)
You are so welcome, that’s awesome! That’s exactly what it’s about! 🥰 Best of luck and remember to take it slow☺️
Absolutely fabulous information! Keep doing what you’re doing
Thanks so much!
You have the best tips. I get all the things you suggest to use!!
That’s so awesome!! Thank you!
I've got that Ikea candlestick!
Just subscribed after watching a few videos of yours. Sometimes I use a walnut to fell in dark furniture. Just use a cracked piece and rub it on dark wood. Works in a pinch to cover small marks
This is such an informative video. I’ve never heard of some of these products before now and I want to have them on hand when I need them. Thanks so much!
Absolutely!! : ) Glad it was helpful!
LK, I appreciate the info in this video. I learned lots of tricks. I also want to tell you that I appreciate the way you cover lots of topics that other TH-camrs cover but you always bring a unique take to those topics. Thank you for doing what you do. (Also, also, as someone living in Southern California, much of your aesthetic appeals to me, especially your love for Spanish style, original artwork, handmade items and colored glass.)
EDIT: Rubbing alcohol dissolves sharpie marker.
Amazing I love that thank you! yes alcohol works too haha
I use an old school copper cleaner...ketchup, straight out of the bottle. Let it sit for a while and then wash it off.
I use it on brass, too! 👍
I just love your channel. I happened upon it a little while back an immediately subscribed. I love your home. My favorite esthetic is mid-century or MCM. Just fyi though...it's "BON-am-ee".
SO, SO helpful. I've had questions about how, where, and when to use some of these products, and this cleared a lot of things up for me!!
That is so cool! So glad it helped :)
🙌Some awesome tips makes me want to get out and thrift soon! Especially some wood accessories 😊 thanks!
Yes!! That’s awesome :) Hope you find some great deals!☺️
Ok gained a sub on this video. Thanks!!
Love it! Hope it helps : )
@@livingwithlk yes! And you are my new favorite! Binging away over here!!! 👍❤️🙏
Very informative. Thank you!
Awesome! No problem!
Thank you for this video. It's so helpful!
THANK YOU🤗!!!
No problem!!☺️
If you don’t like the patina of silver… For tarnished silver I finally found a tarnish remover that really works. It’s Wright’s Silver Cream. It comes with a sponge and you literally wipe it on, rinse, and dry with a soft cloth.
Thanks for all the great tips, I really appreciate it
Yes absolutely!
Great video, very useful tips, house is looking great and you are looking very relaxed.
Thank you!
Love a natural patina ❤ great video
Thanks, Bonnie!
Thanks for sharing.
😊😊😊
This was a very helpful video. Thank you!
That’s awesome! Thank you ☺️
Great tips - thank you🎉🎉🎉
Glad it was helpful!
Wonderful tips! I will be trying out the wood and brass restoration ideas this weekend!!
That's awesome! Have fun! : )
Great information. Thx.
Glad it was helpful!
Very useful info. Thanks for the video.
Glad it was helpful!
Best video ever!!
🥰😍Thank you!!
Great tips!
Thanks!
I agree with your take on brass (love those bowls) do you have a technique to change a really shiny piece? I found a horse book end and had to have it but I would much prefer if it were dull. I’m pretty sure it’s real brass as it’s very heavy. Any suggestions 🤔
Oh cool! For this I would probably get a container with a lid that these brass pieces fit into and then put some vinegar and salt into the container with the brass pieces and then close the container for an hour or so and keep turning it around and it should start to dull down!
@@livingwithlk thanks!
👍👍👍
☺️☺️
This video was SO helpful! I just scored a set of 6 Mid Century dining chairs and they need touching up on the finish but just in a few spots, so Restore A Finish will be a major help for me. Heading to Lowes shortly... :)
Ive been wanting a video like this, or make one myself. My thoughts: Safety is important, invest in a lead test kit, always ventilate and wear PPE. Start with the least invasive methods first, for example, saliva is an excellent solvent. Determine what a piece is made of first; use a magnet on metals and always do a patch test. Old fashioned cleaning methods usually work better that fad methods (ahem, I see you 👀 oven cleaner furniture stripper)
Haha thanks so much!! I totally agree!
💖!
The pinkish hue of cleaned copper disappears in about 30 days. I have a lot of brass and copper. For me, there is something cathartic about polishing metals! Goodwill has yet to realize how wonderful those brass decorative pieces are once they are cleaned up. I hope they never do.
Sharpie comes off fast with a cloth dabbed into bleach!
Hi I really enjoy your content but I thought I would let you know that 'patina' is only the corrosion on copper (or copper-based alloys). I think the word you're looking for is 'tarnish'. Sorry, language nerd here!
Thanks! Language-wise you are technically correct, however being someone who’s been to art school, then worked in the design fields, “patina” was and has always been used in those spaces with the thought of “wear and tear that adds character” in mind. Which is why I always use it in that way. I also think if we were to call something tarnished, it gives it a negative connotation - which is the opposite purpose of calling something “patinated” as some chipping on a sculpture, scratches on a frame, or tarnish on a metal piece, can be a beautiful and unique commentary on the craftsmanship and history of a piece. So I believe that’s why everyone tends to use that word in the more subjective way.😊
As per the Oxford Dictionary: a gloss or sheen on a surface resulting from age or polishing. “The dinning table will acquire a warm patina with age.
The impression or appearance of something. “he carries the patina of old money and good breeding”
I’m classify myself as belonging to the grammar “Police” as opposed to being a language nerd. I tried to study Linguistics at University but it was way too convoluted and confusing for me!
But either way I find it helpful to fact check before publicly enlightening people. It’s been several decades since I was at school and it seems both grammar and words and their definitions can change according to popularity of the times.
Someone should let the folks on Antiques Roadshow know that they (auction house staff, antique dealers, experts and authorities of various sorts) have been misusing the term to describe furniture, carvings, etc.