Stag Minstrel Dresser Up-cycle Project - How Did I Modernise This Piece Of Furniture?

In this video I makeover a Stag Minstrel dressing table, updating it's 80's style and giving it a modern day look. I will be cleaning, sanding and painting this piece, have a watch to see how it turns out!
Upcycling furniture has been a hobby of mine for a few years now, I am not a professional but I am keen to learn! Encouraging feedback is always welcome :)
You can find me on Instagram @repurposedbymay

[@yvonnelika5022]

Looks lovely, such a restful colour.

[@TryDiy]

Hi May as soon as I saw you using the sander I was thought to myself "Don't do it" as you found out it is so thin, I only use paint stripper on the tops of any mid century piece and hand sand only after that, I don't bother with painting the dovetails because after some use the paint will chip away, with the Rustoleum satin paint you don't need to use a wax as it's a primer paint and sealer all in one. The dresser looked great and those handles that complemented it too.

[@maysophiehuseyin]

Thanks for the advice! I'll definitely try that next time with the paint stripper and hand sanding 👍

[@TheWESTSIDE1967]

Good job im a painter with 38yrs exp & have done bits like this gold leaf etc, i normally hate these vids as you see some beautiful pieces painted & ruined as it can be a crime painting over beautiful wood, but like what i had it was mahogany that was badly scratched & would benefit from a revamp like here, my expert eye see you use your finger for stability doing those dovetails 👏 gives you more accuracy nice touch most wouldn't bother with painting in, you did that well & for once it looked better than before, well done 👏👏👏

[@maysophiehuseyin]

Hi! Thanks for your comment and the compliments, much appreciated. I was happy with how the dovetails came out, especially for a first attempt, still some improvement to be made though and I'll be sure to continue to practice them when I get the chance. I agree, it can be a shame to paint over some pieces and I'm definitely after a project that I can restore rather than cover with paint! Thanks for watching 😃

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Nice job May 😀👍

[@maysophiehuseyin]

Thank you! 😊

[@maggiekirk2985]

Looks lovely. I’ve done exactly the same,I sanded the top and went too far…. Now decided to paint the whole piece instead.

[@maysophiehuseyin]

Hi! Thank you for your kind comment. Yes it was a shame that it happened but its a lesson learned and it didn't turn out too badly in the end!

[@jamesstevens-jt3tc]

you just got a bit close to the edge with the sander, orbital sanders can be quite aggressive, for this reason i always hand sand the tops of anything stag or veneer to be honest, it can be so thin! you did a great job on it in the end. I've restyled a few stag pieces now and i cannot freehand paint the dovetails and keep them as neat as everyone else makes it look so well done to you, i have to tape them!!

[@maysophiehuseyin]

Hi! Yes the sanders can be aggressive and I'll definitely be more careful next time with a piece like this. Thanks for watching and for your complimentary comment! 😃

[@emilycatherinesouthall9406]

How many layers of the grey did you do?

[@maysophiehuseyin]

Hi! Two layers of the grey paint 🎨