You mention using stencils, metals, and decoupage, on furniture. Do you find that learning curve to make quality finishes using these approaches is just too long to justify their use to flip furniture. Might these be added to the "Don'ts" list when it comes to flipping furniture?
You make a good point, Mark. Most of these specialty items are designed to be user-friendly, but it takes a while to master any new technique. I think my main point is that they can give a piece so much "personality" that it won't blend well with someone's existing decor, but poor technique would certainly cause you to be more likely to produce a low-quality finished product. Are you old enough to remember the Decoupage trend in the 70's? Well it's back- haha! What do you think?
Sometimes you can learn more by understanding what not to do. This was very informative Amy. You say to stay a from making statement pieces, but do you find that you can charge more for statement pieces because there are less of them?
Yes, arguably you can charge more for a statement piece, so that is a strategy that works for flippers with very high-end skills. It usually takes more time to sell or you have to sell someplace like Etsy and ship the piece to find a big enough pool of buyers looking for a statement piece.
@@amydillardGypsySoul Do you find some specialty pieces sell better than others? For example, my guess is that seating like a chair, sofa, or chaise lounge, that is more of a statement/quirky piece, would be harder to sell than say console table, buffet, or entry table. Do you find that to be the case?
@@onguardcamerasystems I think you are probably right. I don't flip a lot of upholstered pieces because I'm a painter, but flipping a small piece like an accent chair may not be worth the trouble unless it's a show-stopper like that Anthropologie one I showed in the video.
I appreciate your tips on what will sell best. Thank you.
Good one. Very helpful!
Thanks Joy- you're also a good one and very helpful LOL ;-)
Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge with us it is greatly appreciated
Oh thanks Pete- happy painting!
You mention using stencils, metals, and decoupage, on furniture. Do you find that learning curve to make quality finishes using these approaches is just too long to justify their use to flip furniture. Might these be added to the "Don'ts" list when it comes to flipping furniture?
You make a good point, Mark. Most of these specialty items are designed to be user-friendly, but it takes a while to master any new technique. I think my main point is that they can give a piece so much "personality" that it won't blend well with someone's existing decor, but poor technique would certainly cause you to be more likely to produce a low-quality finished product. Are you old enough to remember the Decoupage trend in the 70's? Well it's back- haha! What do you think?
Sometimes you can learn more by understanding what not to do. This was very informative Amy. You say to stay a from making statement pieces, but do you find that you can charge more for statement pieces because there are less of them?
Yes, arguably you can charge more for a statement piece, so that is a strategy that works for flippers with very high-end skills. It usually takes more time to sell or you have to sell someplace like Etsy and ship the piece to find a big enough pool of buyers looking for a statement piece.
@@amydillardGypsySoul Do you find some specialty pieces sell better than others? For example, my guess is that seating like a chair, sofa, or chaise lounge, that is more of a statement/quirky piece, would be harder to sell than say console table, buffet, or entry table. Do you find that to be the case?
@@onguardcamerasystems I think you are probably right. I don't flip a lot of upholstered pieces because I'm a painter, but flipping a small piece like an accent chair may not be worth the trouble unless it's a show-stopper like that Anthropologie one I showed in the video.
Very informative!
Glad you think so! Thanks for watching :-)
Thanks so much for this.
You're very welcome! Glad it was helpful :-)
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