Instead of sanding and scrapping the sticky drawer bottoms simply put a very light coat of lard. Let sit a couple hours then wipe clean with your cleaner. Oil and sticky gone. Easy peasy
For the dipped dresser...just my personal preference, but the color you chose was so gorgeous, I'd do the entire piece that color with bright gold hardware and definitely add legs. Keep up the good work! You're sooooo talented! And yes, as someone else suggested, PLEASE start wearing a mask, even outside. Your lungs will thank you in 20 years. 😍
Green & Raw Wood Dipped Piece- I would add a thin white or gold line between the raw wood and the green on the sides... May take the eye away from the bold difference between the colors and soften the line a bit.
For the dipped dresser : add an 1/2in gold painted line across the front and sides where the green paint and the natural look meet....add some legs and add the same 1/2in gold line around the bottom of the legs....I think it will give it a very classy finished look
I’m so relieved to hear that you are cleaning or even sanding the insides. You may have been doing this step all along but overlooking speaking of it’s importance. I love watching and appreciate how your skills are evolving and the editing is elevating professionally!
I also really need the inside to be spotless and fresh. If I’m on the cusp of a purchase that will reel me in. Loved the “easy” flip of the 2 light green velvet chairs. If I knew how to do upholstery I would do them over in the yellow you see everywhere now. But beautiful in the green.
For the “dipped” dresser I don’t think it’s the color combo, which I love by the way. I think it’s the rounded bulkiness of the dresser itself. It needs to maybe be elevated on legs and somehow draw the eye away from that 80’s look. Congratulations on the success of Flipmas! Very inspiring.
Yes, legs are mandatory. I like the green, but I'd paint the top with a lighter shade of green and to add some focal point, I'd paint the horizontal line of the 3upper drawers with a shade of fucsia or something like that.
My impression is that Etsy marketplace more attracts people looking for one-of-a-kind artisan pieces while Facebook is more geared to price-sensitive buyers. Your work reflects your artistic and woodworking talents and is inspiring.
I think I have to agree with you saying Facebook marketplace is for those looking for more "bargain deals" . I'm not sure of the costs involved with selling on Etsy. I honestly think an upscale market is enabled by having your own website. I understand that involves more of an investment of time and money to get set up and running. Which also, would create additional costs to maintain the proper & secured function. However, in my understanding I believe the investment not only will bring higher yields, it achieves the true intent. Which gives greater potential to supercede what you ever thought to dream. Just say'in... If you're going for the gusto give it all ya got and then some. Be the eagle not the duck who runs about chasing and being chased by dogs. Dogs have fleas, fleas jump & bite. Their little bites create a horrible itch! Tomorrow isn't promised. Time goes fast! Spread out your wings and fly otherwise you give the greater risk where your living is ended with having the same ole itch. I think that could have even started the ole saying "LIFE'S A BITCH" like maybe from one who was on their death bed reflecting back on their own choices ...... Hind site can be 20/20. ✌🏼
Just discovered your channel and absolutely love your work. But please, please, please wear a mask when you're sanding. We want to watch you for decades. Thank you for sharing
Upon unboxing, I was immediately upset at how the rails were very noticeably bent. But I kept going, all tools needed to assemble were included th-cam.com/users/postUgkxqtX4Dxs6aecAZEuz6GY5-d81YecKCshn and I had it set up in about 30 minutes. Honestly I love this thing, make sure to read the measurements and measure your space so you know if it'll work for you. I bought this to put inside my closet, underneath where I hang my clothes and it is absolutely perfect! It is VERY sturdy and all drawers glide easily and mine are stuffed, and they are still flush when closed.
The black and wood dresser with the "would have been footballs" is beautiful! I LOVE the stain that you used with the black and gold hardware. Great job!!
For those that haven't sold, might try transfers, stenciling, or dry brushing with another color as while they are transformed, they don't stand out to me as unique. You can also employ colored wax around edges. Just trying to offer ideas to help you sell, as I can see you work hard.
Lauren, you are a designer of furniture. You should be working with designers so you can sell your custom pieces for way more. You are amazing! So talented.
Thanks to Neiman for the awesome camera work and Harrison for his editing. They make the tutorials that you work so hard o to reach the level of professionalism. Together you make a great team. Love watching furniture flips.
Number 11, the pour over dresser, is a triumph! Facebook marketplace in your area is just too basic if they aren’t as appreciative of that lovely piece of work as you are.
I love what you did with using the curtains to replace the front panel in the drawers of the one dresser...very clever & it brings a fresh, almost "beachy" feel to it. Nice work! The dipped dresser: either paint the rest of it to match or do some stenciling The French Provincial dresser is GORGEOUS!! If I had the money (& lived closer), I'd pay your asking price for sure! I love that!!! Ok....now to go watch the rest of the video...lol Ok...day 7...I used to work (many, MANY years ago) for a local wallpaper manufacturer. I loved their textured (anaglypta) wallpapers! I never would have thought to use them for furniture, but after seeing your application...well, I have an antique dresser that I had started to refinish, but never completed (yet). I think I want to do this wallpaper application to my own dresser! I'll have to look at what is available in my area....& get my dresser emptied out, cleaned up & redone. I really ❤ that look! Ok...on to the next part of your video....😊 Thank you for sharing this "12 days of Flipmas" video...I learned a lot & will be sharing this with my friend (we were *just* talking about starting to do our own furniture flipping a couple days ago!). We will definitely check out your other videos & tutorials...you have gained a new subscriber today!!😊
The 12 days of Flipmas has been so much fun! My favorites are the cedar chest, the table and chairs but cannot ignore the fabulous paint pour piece! You are so very talented and then add the talents of Neiman and Harrison and your channel is my favorite for sure. Great work everyone!
You are brilliant!!! Really enjoy your show. PLEASE wear a mask when sanding and painting/staining. I used to be young and did a lot of the things you are doing...you will be happy if you do not have breathing problems when you are old. Barb
I am really enjoying this video I am new to furniture restoration I am working on my first project now and you’re giving me so many great ideas. I would love to see you do a natural wood finish on something. Great Work Restoration Queen!
I just purchased white furniture for my bedroom. Instantly brightened my room. Much nicer than the black set I had in my room which made my room feel small and dark
The "dipped" look is so unexpected on a full-size dresser that the *SURPRISE!!* factor may explain many of the negative comments. Personally, I love it, especially with the delicious dark green. Ignore the complainers, my dear. You put your heart and considerable talent into each project you flip and it shows. I admit to stealing several of your ideas for my own flips -- I believe the highest praise is being copied by those who admire your work so much they incorporate it into the craft they love!
This video along with the 12 days of flipmas by far my favourite of the year! I love it when you return to the roots of your channel! All of the pieces are stunning Lauren - the camera work and editing also top notch great job neiman and harrison! Hope you all had a fabulous Christmas and a safe awesome New Years-see ya on the flip side in 2023 🎉❤
I think I've been watching you since you first began, I watched you move into your new business address. I couldn't choose one of these twelve if you paid me that $2,000. Because they are all absolutely amazingly beautiful. I would so love to do this and I have so many pieces because I keep picking them up but at the same time I run an animal rescue and I'm the only person here 7 days a week doing all of the work. So my other projects sit outside under tarps or taking up space in every room of my house, garage and feed shed. LOL so thank you for your videos! I have saved this one so I can look back on all these pieces. I hope you have an amazing year!
Just came across your site. You are one clever, talented lady with vision. I am hopeless at these things and, at 74, very doubtful I can change but I love watching. Oh, I loved everything you did apart from that dipped dresser. I don't know if this is the latest fashion but, to my eyes, it looks as though you ran out of paint. My favourite? The 2 piece you delivered, really nice. You did inspire me. I have 2 heavyweight wooden garden benches, 12 years old. All the varnish has come off. I have a sander but never used it! I might just try....! Look forward to watching your other videos.
lynnedean You're never too old to try out new things 😊. 62 yr old here sanded my outdoor wooden furniture last summer and painted it a lovely duck egg blue which totally transformed it . Good luck 🤞
I think the dipped dresser is perfect it's my type of style I love the dark forest green and the dipped look with the raw wood on top as I am going through a minimalism journey and trying to pick out more minimal furniture pieces. This says minimal but yet has that beautiful bold look at the same time
New to you tube and have also never refinished any piece of furniture, ever. But this was a great video- my 12yo and her dad just spent three weeks completely remodeling her bedroom (I helped- a little. Very little, lol). The girl has decided that she has outgrown the old set of French Provincial bedroom furniture that she has had since she was 4yo. I bought it secondhand and it is pretty old looking now. I am going to redo it the same way that you did yours and see if I can sell it. Not sure- we are in a rural area and there might not be a market for it- but no one is going to buy it the way it is now, that's for sure. Will be using your links to shop for some tools and equipment. Thanks!
I have a cedar chest just like the one you redid, and have struggled with what to do with it as the style no longer works in my house but don't want to get rid of it because there is some sentimental attachment to the chest. I love how you removed the base and added legs! I will try something similar! thanks for the great ideas!
You do so much work and you're so creative. I love your quality approach! Just a suggestion: CENTER and MATCH your textured wallpaper. That detail will help you sell quicker. PS: the top left drawer is not sitting square. Subconciously, we want symmetry. Even in people's faces!
Love this series and recap! It is so inspiring to see what you come up with. Love the uniqueness of the painted curtains and wallpaper on the drawer fronts and the paint pour drawers. The dip and the paint pour totally stand out… in a great way! I loved the white dresser and it’s still really popular in my area. So fun to watch you, Neiman and Harrison make these videos. Also, love that you update us about pieces that sold and for how much. Hope you all have a great 2023 and thank you for teaching us so many neat techniques in 2022.
I love the dipped look on the dresser, the only thing I may do is a thin gold line where the green ends and the natural begins. I totally love it as is though!
I love how you can look at a dresser and pick the perfect color to compliment the piece. I really enjoyed watching your transformations. Keep up the awesome work!
Hi Lauren, You did amazing work with the variety of projects in Flipmas. Loved this series and really enjoyed watching the recap. My faves were the very first one and the IKEA set, but the pour over dresser was stunning def # 1
For the dark green and oak dresser, I'm not partial to the dipped look, but I can see why it good be really cool. In this case, just to boost it, I would paint the entire frame green and just leave the top 2 drawer fronts natural. Then add some cool wooden balls for legs, keeping it modern and a bit funky. (keep the wooden ball legs natural as well to balance the colour of the drawers). That's my 2 cents!
16:35 just a suggestion: you should try an auto-body type hvlp air sprayer over that Wagner. You’ll know why afterwards. Actually a couple of the other projects could’ve benefited. Way less time, faster recoat, cleanup of the gun is pretty quick. And your paint will look even better. Once you start using the hvlp and get the whole quick gun cleaning down you’ll wonder why you ever brushed anything. 36:16 bondo is not an epoxy, it is polyester- like fiberglass resin.
I enjoyed the individual videos of the 12 days of Flipmas, as well as this recap. I learn something new in each. Keep up the good work and have a safe, happy and healthy New Year to the whole team at FFT!
You all are a team of good teachers. Since I found myself in early Ed and lived being The Story Lady but had also restored houses,some huge..... I appreciate sitting back and seeing you save these pieces. Because this is now what I want to do just for me. Thank you and I love Dixie Bell Silk and their stuff. Happy New Year,dear people. You have made Covid times bearable and positive.
Hand Claps for the whole FFT Crew!!! Love you all and all your hard work to bring us great content and tips. Loved these 12 Days of Flipmas videos. All the projects turned out amazing as usual, but I did have a few faves. Loved the dipped wood dresser, the mcm dresser and the coffee table. Best of luck with everything you guys have in store for 2023! Can't wait to see what you will do. :)
On that 3rd day dresser I would add a base with legs. Ít just had a really “heavy” feel to it because the wood is so chunky. Not just legs though. Need the base too… That “pour over” dresser is by far my favorite too!!! It’s just beautiful! That beautiful kitchen table is going to make that family VERY happy 😊
I watched this because I thought about working for myself doing this, but I wanted to know what the profit looked like, how fast things sold at what price, and how much time, and material was involved... I was very happy with what I see here... Thank you...
Hi Lauren, my suggestion for the dipped dresser is to stencil the drawer fronts of the top section with the green paint using an art deco stencil, maybe gold highlights and gold drawer handles. I think this would tie the two colours together. Love your work
Re the green dresser, I would darken up the sides and slats between the drawers with a blue tone lighter indigo blue. Then sand back the dark green drawers, paint and sand the top two drawers to match the bottom two. This way you can see some hints of wood grain and green peeking through the blue. Leave the top portion natural with clear satin protection coat. You might have to do a bit of ruling out on the lindigo. Think a tint that leans more towards a turquoise with a hint of indigo. Actually just get a separate turquoise and indigo. Rub out the turquoise slightly. Then apply the indigo rub it out slightly. You can apply high gloss between coats. Then use a satin clear finish.
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That “odd” square table you cut the legs down on to make it a coffee I believe used to be a game table. It might have sold quicker this way but I wonder if it could have sold for much more if you had painted a checkerboard pattern on top for a chess/checker/any type of board or game table instead? I believe the built in storage would have made a great place to store different games/game pieces! A couple of cain seated side chairs painted in same color would have finished off the set nicely and added more value. Just a thought 😉 as I love your videos! ☺️ Keep up the great work! 🙂
I have to say that I am totally impressed with your work. Your vision and your work ethic. Piece number !2 blows me away in terms of craftsmanship, vision. Its inspiring to see the day to day consistency. I wish you guys where in my market.I've now retired for the most part. Ive been a designer and merchant in over 6 retail outlet 15 years. Programing as much as 6000 feet retail sales space. I could not keep up with success we were experience coming out of Covid. I could not get product to market fast enough. Epecially in Upholstery. I watched the market switch from uplifting vintage to finding new product. i did not have enough suppliers and staff to back me up. My second career failed me. It's where my true skills lie .I'm so happy to see people making it work.I have to say that Imo you are pricing way to low. You've got! Make it grow!
On the cedar chest, since you removed the lock mechanism, due to recall, it would have been cute to remove the outer lock, also. It wasn't particularly decorative so wouldn't have hurt the value, since the other part was removed and you could have put a decorative piece of some kind in its place. Very nice job on the paint though. My favorites were Days 1, 4 & 11!
This was so inspiring! And they were all incredible pieces of furniture. But OH, MY GOD!! Those drawers from day 11 aren't just furniture, they're a piece of art! 😍 I can't wait to try that technique myself, thank you so much for this video 🙏
You have not calculated your time spent on these projects ( even if your sponsors pay you)- that doesn’t count- your selling yourself short… at even $50 an hour - it’s still a good deal for furniture-- you deserve to make money
I'm in love with the green pour over dresser. LOVE it. You and your team are responsible for changing my life. I'm a 50 yr old grandma who needed a shove (encouragement) to go for it. I'll be a regular viewer of your channel. This is the first time I've ever seen Furniture Flipping Teacher channel. Extremely impressed. I'm starting a new career thanks to all of y'all and of course Our Heavenly Father.
All three of you do a phenomenal job with the videos! I love watching Lauren, but also appreciate the intense work that goes into making a great video. Kudos to you all!
I think the flat paint is why some of your pieces aren't selling. Certain pieces would benefit from a light gloss over coat, especially if you are using a darker paint.
I think it would be really cool to lighten the same shade of green twice and then give it a sort of upside down bleed look. So the lightest Green on top then medium then darkest green on the bottom. It would give it a sort of tye dye look and make it softer, almost fairy tale ish.
I have been watching your channel this morning. I have also watched many other channels over the years. In my research I have found the designers, like yourself, have not only cleaned, primed, painted, etc. but also have used gold leaf, stickers, silver detail paints, stencils, rhinestones, etc.. Detail usually sells, some kind of a theme, finish the piece in one complete color, then detail.
Neiman and Harrison, you guys do such an amazing job with the videos and editing! Your work really brings this channel to a whole new level and completes the team with Lauren’s awesome work!!! Love all you guys 😊 Oh btw, my favorite flip was the 2 pieces that you said looked like they had footballs on the front before you finished 🏈
I kept thinking about that as well... factoring in hours seems like it would be a pretty low per-hour rate as that's a LOT of work even if materials weren't expensive.
This was my first time watching your show. Really grateful that I did! I absolutely LOVED the Pour Over piece! That was definitely my favorite! Thank you for increasing my motivation and inspiration to get started doing some furniture makeovers! “12 Days of Flipness” … So very clever! 🎄
Leaf stencils maybe ivy on white or light green crawling up the the corners. Also dipped tends to invoke a ice cream fudge wariness, so maybe use a bowl to draw lines on the top drawers and paint green waves or solid green all over with stencil design
Great job, job St wanted to say , it is much quicker to strip the clear before sanding, I use the stripping brush for all the styles of the doors, soon as I started doing that became easy to refinish wood
Fun series! It would be very cool to do an entire room. Maybe a couple of velvet chairs, a buffet a coffee table? All the greens in this series made me think…hmmm some of those pieces would go together. You could sell separately Or give a discount for the entire room. My fave was the coffee table!
I would add hardware to the dipped piece. Something showy. It will tie the top and bottom drawers together and they won’t look so disconnected. And buy yourself a chop saw! Also, SW has a shellac based primer that stops any bleed through from the wood.
I'm more partial to keep wood furniture natural. That dresser you painted partially green would have matched my bedroom furniture (before the paint job). If the finish is in really bad shape I would have gone with glossy black paint for the entire dresser and all the drawers and then add shiny gold laminate strips for the middle strip between the two grooves on each drawer. I did like the upgrade on that first dresser you did.
So happy to see a business model that includes keeping furniture out of landfills! I love your creativity. Best wishes to your continued success.
More like out of houses of people who can only afford secondhand
Would you consider doing a side by side picture at the end showing before and after? It’s so calming and interesting to watch this.
I think if you could make the top spaces of the green and natural dresser open cubbies it would be so cool
I think your color choices stink...sowy
Instead of sanding and scrapping the sticky drawer bottoms simply put a very light coat of lard. Let sit a couple hours then wipe clean with your cleaner. Oil and sticky gone. Easy peasy
For the dipped dresser...just my personal preference, but the color you chose was so gorgeous, I'd do the entire piece that color with bright gold hardware and definitely add legs. Keep up the good work! You're sooooo talented! And yes, as someone else suggested, PLEASE start wearing a mask, even outside. Your lungs will thank you in 20 years. 😍
No legs. But yes to everything else
Green & Raw Wood Dipped Piece- I would add a thin white or gold line between the raw wood and the green on the sides... May take the eye away from the bold difference between the colors and soften the line a bit.
For the dipped dresser : add an 1/2in gold painted line across the front and sides where the green paint and the natural look meet....add some legs and add the same 1/2in gold line around the bottom of the legs....I think it will give it a very classy finished look
What is name of stain blocking primer. I've looked at some but doesn't sound like you are saying those. Tks
I was gonna suggest some gold in there as well. Maybe the whole top half in gold or white, I've seen that done
Paint the top drawers same green. Leave top natural
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Agreed!
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Exactly what I was thinking.
I agree. I don’t care for the two tone look.
I’m so relieved to hear that you are cleaning or even sanding the insides. You may have been doing this step all along but overlooking speaking of it’s importance. I love watching and appreciate how your skills are evolving and the editing is elevating professionally!
I also really need the inside to be spotless and fresh. If I’m on the cusp of a purchase that will reel me in. Loved the “easy” flip of the 2 light green velvet chairs. If I knew how to do upholstery I would do them over in the yellow you see everywhere now. But beautiful in the green.
I’m so proud of the three of you young people. You’re not afraid of hard work and your recycling and saving our planet.
The pour-over green dresser was also my favorite. It was so beautiful and unique. I also loved the green one with the texted wall paper.
Just wished she would have painted the center support green too. I love the look though.
For the “dipped” dresser I don’t think it’s the color combo, which I love by the way. I think it’s the rounded bulkiness of the dresser itself. It needs to maybe be elevated on legs and somehow draw the eye away from that 80’s look. Congratulations on the success of Flipmas! Very inspiring.
personally, to me it looks unfinished and incomplete with the way it was finished. I would feel I would have to finish it myself
Yes it looks to 80's but natural legs would look very nice
@@elainemarten2147 agree it looks unfinished & needs some legs
I love the round parts. I really don't like the combination of colours. I would say with white would look great
Yes, legs are mandatory. I like the green, but I'd paint the top with a lighter shade of green and to add some focal point, I'd paint the horizontal line of the 3upper drawers with a shade of fucsia or something like that.
My impression is that Etsy marketplace more attracts people looking for one-of-a-kind artisan pieces while Facebook is more geared to price-sensitive buyers.
Your work reflects your artistic and woodworking talents and is inspiring.
I think I have to agree with you saying Facebook marketplace is for those looking for more "bargain deals" . I'm not sure of the costs involved with selling on Etsy. I honestly think an upscale market is enabled by having your own website. I understand that involves more of an investment of time and money to get set up and running. Which also, would create additional costs to maintain the proper & secured function. However, in my understanding I believe the investment not only will bring higher yields, it achieves the true intent. Which gives greater potential to supercede what you ever thought to dream. Just say'in... If you're going for the gusto give it all ya got and then some. Be the eagle not the duck who runs about chasing and being chased by dogs. Dogs have fleas, fleas jump & bite. Their little bites create a horrible itch! Tomorrow isn't promised. Time goes fast! Spread out your wings and fly otherwise you give the greater risk where your living is ended with having the same ole itch. I think that could have even started the ole saying "LIFE'S A BITCH" like maybe from one who was on their death bed reflecting back on their own choices ......
Hind site can be 20/20.
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How brave of your sister to put her life out there to help others!! And what a testament to the loving relationship you two have.
Just discovered your channel and absolutely love your work. But please, please, please wear a mask when you're sanding. We want to watch you for decades. Thank you for sharing
And please use nitrile gloves, you're using a lot of chemicals
And eye protection
She's in a open air area. Yeesh!
@@rosalindalozano233 Still needs a dust mask and gloves.
Upon unboxing, I was immediately upset at how the rails were very noticeably bent. But I kept going, all tools needed to assemble were included th-cam.com/users/postUgkxqtX4Dxs6aecAZEuz6GY5-d81YecKCshn and I had it set up in about 30 minutes. Honestly I love this thing, make sure to read the measurements and measure your space so you know if it'll work for you. I bought this to put inside my closet, underneath where I hang my clothes and it is absolutely perfect! It is VERY sturdy and all drawers glide easily and mine are stuffed, and they are still flush when closed.
The wallpapered pieces are absolutely gorgeous
The 9-drawer dresser is definitely a work of art. Love it and all your work!
On the green dipped I'd use stenciling! It could pull it together.
The black and wood dresser with the "would have been footballs" is beautiful! I LOVE the stain that you used with the black and gold hardware. Great job!!
I love watching these flips but my back breaks with all the sit, stand, squat. I found it most helpful to have a workbench. You do beautiful work!
Day 11-Green pour over-Def my fav because you did an artistic approach instead of just paint. Excellent one of a kind Boho dresser.
For those that haven't sold, might try transfers, stenciling, or dry brushing with another color as while they are transformed, they don't stand out to me as unique. You can also employ colored wax around edges. Just trying to offer ideas to help you sell, as I can see you work hard.
Lauren, you are a designer of furniture. You should be working with designers so you can sell your custom pieces for way more. You are amazing! So talented.
Maybe this is enough for her contentment. Not everyone is chasing the "more" dollar god.
She is okay
I love that you tried some unique ideas on this series. The epoxy pour and the two-tone dipped look were so unique and fun.
Scammer???
Your eye for detail on the flips is amazing…I love your work!!
Oh, my fav probably the pour over green. So cool! Also loved the dark dresser where you covered the football patches. Beautiful!
Thanks to Neiman for the awesome camera work and Harrison for his editing. They make the tutorials that you work so hard o to reach the level of professionalism. Together you make a great team. Love watching furniture flips.
Number 11, the pour over dresser, is a triumph! Facebook marketplace in your area is just too basic if they aren’t as appreciative of that lovely piece of work as you are.
The green pour over dresser was my absolute favorite. It combined your artistry and furniture flipping skills and that made it 100x BETTER 😊
I really like that mint one with the custom drawers you made. Absolutely gorgeous.
I love what you did with using the curtains to replace the front panel in the drawers of the one dresser...very clever & it brings a fresh, almost "beachy" feel to it. Nice work!
The dipped dresser: either paint the rest of it to match or do some stenciling
The French Provincial dresser is GORGEOUS!! If I had the money (& lived closer), I'd pay your asking price for sure! I love that!!!
Ok....now to go watch the rest of the video...lol
Ok...day 7...I used to work (many, MANY years ago) for a local wallpaper manufacturer. I loved their textured (anaglypta) wallpapers! I never would have thought to use them for furniture, but after seeing your application...well, I have an antique dresser that I had started to refinish, but never completed (yet). I think I want to do this wallpaper application to my own dresser! I'll have to look at what is available in my area....& get my dresser emptied out, cleaned up & redone. I really ❤ that look!
Ok...on to the next part of your video....😊
Thank you for sharing this "12 days of Flipmas" video...I learned a lot & will be sharing this with my friend (we were *just* talking about starting to do our own furniture flipping a couple days ago!). We will definitely check out your other videos & tutorials...you have gained a new subscriber today!!😊
The 12 days of Flipmas has been so much fun! My favorites are the cedar chest, the table and chairs but cannot ignore the fabulous paint pour piece! You are so very talented and then add the talents of Neiman and Harrison and your channel is my favorite for sure. Great work everyone!
You take such good care to bring new life to older pieces. Hard to find solid pieces at affordable prices. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for being so kind to share the table and chairs. Your talent is amazing. Blessings.
You are brilliant!!! Really enjoy your show. PLEASE wear a mask when sanding and painting/staining. I used to be young and did a lot of the things you are doing...you will be happy if you do not have breathing problems when you are old. Barb
I am really enjoying this video I am new to furniture restoration I am working on my first project now and you’re giving me so many great ideas.
I would love to see you do a natural wood finish on something.
Great Work Restoration Queen!
I watched all of the Christmas flips and found this wrap-up just wonderfully memorable! Thanks to all three of the producers!
I LOVE the pour over dresser, definitely my favorite piece you've done, not just in the 12 days of flipmas!
I love everything about the way it looks except the handles. The handles look cheap.
I just purchased white furniture for my bedroom. Instantly brightened my room. Much nicer than the black set I had in my room which made my room feel small and dark
The "dipped" look is so unexpected on a full-size dresser that the *SURPRISE!!* factor may explain many of the negative comments. Personally, I love it, especially with the delicious dark green.
Ignore the complainers, my dear. You put your heart and considerable talent into each project you flip and it shows. I admit to stealing several of your ideas for my own flips -- I believe the highest praise is being copied by those who admire your work so much they incorporate it into the craft they love!
I m a huge green color fan. But, i think the whole dresser should be green. Id add. Copper. color😊 in the grooves. Tone it down to a burnished copper
I also LOVE, LOVE the Kent Coffey pour-over piece! So unique and beautiful!
This video along with the 12 days of flipmas by far my favourite of the year! I love it when you return to the roots of your channel! All of the pieces are stunning Lauren - the camera work and editing also top notch great job neiman and harrison! Hope you all had a fabulous Christmas and a safe awesome New Years-see ya on the flip side in 2023 🎉❤
I think I've been watching you since you first began, I watched you move into your new business address. I couldn't choose one of these twelve if you paid me that $2,000. Because they are all absolutely amazingly beautiful. I would so love to do this and I have so many pieces because I keep picking them up but at the same time I run an animal rescue and I'm the only person here 7 days a week doing all of the work. So my other projects sit outside under tarps or taking up space in every room of my house, garage and feed shed. LOL so thank you for your videos! I have saved this one so I can look back on all these pieces. I hope you have an amazing year!
Just came across your site. You are one clever, talented lady with vision. I am hopeless at these things and, at 74, very doubtful I can change but I love watching. Oh, I loved everything you did apart from that dipped dresser. I don't know if this is the latest fashion but, to my eyes, it looks as though you ran out of paint. My favourite? The 2 piece you delivered, really nice. You did inspire me. I have 2 heavyweight wooden garden benches, 12 years old. All the varnish has come off. I have a sander but never used it! I might just try....! Look forward to watching your other videos.
lynnedean You're never too old to try out new things 😊. 62 yr old here sanded my outdoor wooden furniture last summer and painted it a lovely duck egg blue which totally transformed it . Good luck 🤞
I think the dipped dresser is perfect it's my type of style I love the dark forest green and the dipped look with the raw wood on top as I am going through a minimalism journey and trying to pick out more minimal furniture pieces. This says minimal but yet has that beautiful bold look at the same time
New to you tube and have also never refinished any piece of furniture, ever. But this was a great video- my 12yo and her dad just spent three weeks completely remodeling her bedroom (I helped- a little. Very little, lol). The girl has decided that she has outgrown the old set of French Provincial bedroom furniture that she has had since she was 4yo. I bought it secondhand and it is pretty old looking now. I am going to redo it the same way that you did yours and see if I can sell it. Not sure- we are in a rural area and there might not be a market for it- but no one is going to buy it the way it is now, that's for sure. Will be using your links to shop for some tools and equipment. Thanks!
I have a cedar chest just like the one you redid, and have struggled with what to do with it as the style no longer works in my house but don't want to get rid of it because there is some sentimental attachment to the chest. I love how you removed the base and added legs! I will try something similar! thanks for the great ideas!
You do so much work and you're so creative. I love your quality approach! Just a suggestion: CENTER and MATCH your textured wallpaper. That detail will help you sell quicker. PS: the top left drawer is not sitting square. Subconciously, we want symmetry. Even in people's faces!
Love this series and recap! It is so inspiring to see what you come up with. Love the uniqueness of the painted curtains and wallpaper on the drawer fronts and the paint pour drawers. The dip and the paint pour totally stand out… in a great way! I loved the white dresser and it’s still really popular in my area. So fun to watch you, Neiman and Harrison make these videos. Also, love that you update us about pieces that sold and for how much. Hope you all have a great 2023 and thank you for teaching us so many neat techniques in 2022.
I love the dipped look on the dresser, the only thing I may do is a thin gold line where the green ends and the natural begins. I totally love it as is though!
I love how you can look at a dresser and pick the perfect color to compliment the piece. I really enjoyed watching your transformations. Keep up the awesome work!
Thank you so much for donating to a family in need! I learn so much from you and love your channel!!!!
This was my personal favorite
Hi Lauren, You did amazing work with the variety of projects in Flipmas. Loved this series and really enjoyed watching the recap. My faves were the very first one and the IKEA set, but the pour over dresser was stunning def # 1
For the dark green and oak dresser, I'm not partial to the dipped look, but I can see why it good be really cool. In this case, just to boost it, I would paint the entire frame green and just leave the top 2 drawer fronts natural. Then add some cool wooden balls for legs, keeping it modern and a bit funky. (keep the wooden ball legs natural as well to balance the colour of the drawers). That's my 2 cents!
You asked about white furniture, i think it's a classic that's brings elegance, i love white furniture.
16:35 just a suggestion: you should try an auto-body type hvlp air sprayer over that Wagner. You’ll know why afterwards.
Actually a couple of the other projects could’ve benefited. Way less time, faster recoat, cleanup of the gun is pretty quick. And your paint will look even better.
Once you start using the hvlp and get the whole quick gun cleaning down you’ll wonder why you ever brushed anything.
36:16 bondo is not an epoxy, it is polyester- like fiberglass resin.
I enjoyed the individual videos of the 12 days of Flipmas, as well as this recap. I learn something new in each. Keep up the good work and have a safe, happy and healthy New Year to the whole team at FFT!
You all are a team of good teachers. Since I found myself in early Ed and lived being The Story Lady but had also restored houses,some huge..... I appreciate sitting back and seeing you save these pieces. Because this is now what I want to do just for me. Thank you and I love Dixie Bell Silk and their stuff. Happy New Year,dear people. You have made Covid times bearable and positive.
Hand Claps for the whole FFT Crew!!! Love you all and all your hard work to bring us great content and tips. Loved these 12 Days of Flipmas videos. All the projects turned out amazing as usual, but I did have a few faves. Loved the dipped wood dresser, the mcm dresser and the coffee table. Best of luck with everything you guys have in store for 2023! Can't wait to see what you will do. :)
On that 3rd day dresser I would add a base with legs. Ít just had a really “heavy” feel to it because the wood is so chunky. Not just legs though. Need the base too…
That “pour over” dresser is by far my favorite too!!! It’s just beautiful!
That beautiful kitchen table is going to make that family VERY happy 😊
I loved all of the 12 days of Flipmas, it was truly a great adventure, that I lovingly enjoyed watching and learning from. 🥰😇🌟🌈🌺
The pour over drawers really are “trust the process” what a transformation!!
Love all of them & they’re all beautiful but, the dirty paint pour is my favorite! ❤ Can’t wait to see what you do in the New Year! 🎊
I watched this because I thought about working for myself doing this, but I wanted to know what the profit looked like, how fast things sold at what price, and how much time, and material was involved... I was very happy with what I see here... Thank you...
I ❤ the dipped look! It adds so much character & fun without looking cheap & tacky!! Great job!
Hi Lauren, my suggestion for the dipped dresser is to stencil the drawer fronts of the top section with the green paint using an art deco stencil, maybe gold highlights and gold drawer handles. I think this would tie the two colours together. Love your work
I agree!
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wow pretty much the same idea i had.
The set with the wallpaper drawers is stunning!!!😊
Beautiful work. I have to agree #11 (the green dresser) is my favorite. Stunning! I love it ♥
Re the green dresser, I would darken up the sides and slats between the drawers with a blue tone lighter indigo blue. Then sand back the dark green drawers, paint and sand the top two drawers to match the bottom two. This way you can see some hints of wood grain and green peeking through the blue. Leave the top portion natural with clear satin protection coat. You might have to do a bit of ruling out on the lindigo. Think a tint that leans more towards a turquoise with a hint of indigo. Actually just get a separate turquoise and indigo. Rub out the turquoise slightly. Then apply the indigo rub it out slightly. You can apply high gloss between coats. Then use a satin clear finish.
That “odd” square table you cut the legs down on to make it a coffee I believe used to be a game table. It might have sold quicker this way but I wonder if it could have sold for much more if you had painted a checkerboard pattern on top for a chess/checker/any type of board or game table instead? I believe the built in storage would have made a great place to store different games/game pieces! A couple of cain seated side chairs painted in same color would have finished off the set nicely and added more value. Just a thought 😉 as I love your videos! ☺️ Keep up the great work! 🙂
I have to say that I am totally impressed with your work. Your vision and your work ethic. Piece number !2 blows me away in terms of craftsmanship, vision. Its inspiring to see the day to day consistency. I wish you guys where in my market.I've now retired for the most part. Ive been a designer and merchant in over 6 retail outlet 15 years. Programing as much as 6000 feet retail sales space. I could not keep up with success we were experience coming out of Covid. I could not get product to market fast enough. Epecially in Upholstery. I watched the market switch from uplifting vintage to finding new product. i did not have enough suppliers and staff to back me up. My second career failed me. It's where my true skills lie .I'm so happy to see people making it work.I have to say that Imo you are pricing way to low. You've got! Make it grow!
Loved this video. Your work is so beautiful and creative!
On the cedar chest, since you removed the lock mechanism, due to recall, it would have been cute to remove the outer lock, also. It wasn't particularly decorative so wouldn't have hurt the value, since the other part was removed and you could have put a decorative piece of some kind in its place. Very nice job on the paint though. My favorites were Days 1, 4 & 11!
Maybe adding handles to the top drawers but it's wonderful
This was so inspiring! And they were all incredible pieces of furniture. But OH, MY GOD!! Those drawers from day 11 aren't just furniture, they're a piece of art! 😍 I can't wait to try that technique myself, thank you so much for this video 🙏
You have not calculated your time spent on these projects ( even if your sponsors pay you)- that doesn’t count- your selling yourself short… at even $50 an hour - it’s still a good deal for furniture-- you deserve to make money
I ❤ the green and natural dresser. I appreciate your creativity!
I'm in love with the green pour over dresser. LOVE it.
You and your team are responsible for changing my life. I'm a 50 yr old grandma who needed a shove (encouragement) to go for it. I'll be a regular viewer of your channel. This is the first time I've ever seen Furniture Flipping Teacher channel. Extremely impressed. I'm starting a new career thanks to all of y'all and of course Our Heavenly Father.
You've inspired me to start my furniture flip business. I need something that I can use my creativity on
All three of you do a phenomenal job with the videos! I love watching Lauren, but also appreciate the intense work that goes into making a great video. Kudos to you all!
This is a slow time for furniture. Just wait until spring and re-list them.
Well done to the three of you!! Your work is so beautiful and inspiring 🌷
I think the flat paint is why some of your pieces aren't selling. Certain pieces would benefit from a light gloss over coat, especially if you are using a darker paint.
Exactly, some kind of detailing: wax, stencil, etc.
I totally disagree.
I think it would be really cool to lighten the same shade of green twice and then give it a sort of upside down bleed look. So the lightest Green on top then medium then darkest green on the bottom. It would give it a sort of tye dye look and make it softer, almost fairy tale ish.
I have been watching your channel this morning. I have also watched many other channels over the years. In my research I have found the designers, like yourself, have not only cleaned, primed, painted, etc. but also have used gold leaf, stickers, silver detail paints, stencils, rhinestones, etc.. Detail usually sells, some kind of a theme, finish the piece in one complete color, then detail.
The French provincial was exactly the dresser I had as a child. Love what you did to it!!
Not me looking at the smaller dresser that I still have in my closet right now still loving the style, lol
I have the set passed down from my great aunt.
I love that black dresser with brass hardware. An excellent combo.
I still have mine, still enjoy it. Very well built, and has gone thru several moves with no problem.
Neiman and Harrison, you guys do such an amazing job with the videos and editing! Your work really brings this channel to a whole new level and completes the team with Lauren’s awesome work!!! Love all you guys 😊 Oh btw, my favorite flip was the 2 pieces that you said looked like they had footballs on the front before you finished 🏈
You are so talented and inspiring . Keep it up!
I agree with your favorite flip, loved it! Was there ever a piece you loved so much you couldn't let it go?
The Ikea hack is so elegant. It’s designer standard. 😮But the pour over mint dresser - combining fluid art with upcycling - stunning 🤩 and my fave ❤
I just found your channel and I'm hooked! You're so talented and that 11th day pour over dresser is stunning. I hope it sold full price❤
It would be interesting to see how many hours your flipping takes to see the value per hour
I kept thinking about that as well... factoring in hours seems like it would be a pretty low per-hour rate as that's a LOT of work even if materials weren't expensive.
This was my first time watching your show. Really grateful that I did! I absolutely LOVED the Pour Over piece! That was definitely my favorite! Thank you for increasing my motivation and inspiration to get started doing some furniture makeovers! “12 Days of Flipness” … So very clever! 🎄
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Leaf stencils maybe ivy on white or light green crawling up the the corners. Also dipped tends to invoke a ice cream fudge wariness, so maybe use a bowl to draw lines on the top drawers and paint green waves or solid green all over with stencil design
Great job, job St wanted to say , it is much quicker to strip the clear before sanding, I use the stripping brush for all the styles of the doors, soon as I started doing that became easy to refinish wood
The chest of drawers with the pour over drawers fronts is FABULOUS!! The overalls you are wearing in part of that video are gorgeous!!
Happy New Year to the entire team at FFT! I can’t wait to see what 2023 has in store for you all!!
Fun series! It would be very cool to do an entire room. Maybe a couple of velvet chairs, a buffet a coffee table? All the greens in this series made me think…hmmm some of those pieces would go together. You could sell separately Or give a discount for the entire room. My fave was the coffee table!
Paint dresser
I would add hardware to the dipped piece. Something showy. It will tie the top and bottom drawers together and they won’t look so disconnected.
And buy yourself a chop saw! Also, SW has a shellac based primer that stops any bleed through from the wood.
You DEFINITELY have the knack! Keep it up, girl!
What an awesome Flipmas series! Thank you guys!!
I'm more partial to keep wood furniture natural. That dresser you painted partially green would have matched my bedroom furniture (before the paint job). If the finish is in really bad shape I would have gone with glossy black paint for the entire dresser and all the drawers and then add shiny gold laminate strips for the middle strip between the two grooves on each drawer. I did like the upgrade on that first dresser you did.
Glossy black paint and shiny gold strips?? Might as well buy black laquer furniture. Lol