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@bettym.3996

Ай бұрын

The hardware will maybe pick it up a bit? Bejeweled? Just kidding. Kind of. Beautiful find. Nice work.

@rosekisiel3383

Ай бұрын

Did you ever sell these night stands. The black and wood looks amazing. I'll be painting my bedroom crackled pepper this summer and I'm going to add light wood and greenery as a pop color. Love these night stands.

@socalnahtty

Ай бұрын

The final look is nice 👍🏼

@MizGizma

26 күн бұрын

Take a picture into photoshop and visualize them with drawer pulls.

@rjchavers9267

20 күн бұрын

I'm trying to see your list but the link isn't going

i feel like it would’ve been better to leave the wood as it was instead of using veneer, it cheapens the final product imo. this definitely looks much better then the blue did!

@SaintShion

Ай бұрын

A bit odd to say they're rare them slap cheap veneer on them, imo I would have contacted an experienced wood worker to maybe source some real wood veneers.

@madabouthollyoaks411

Ай бұрын

@@SaintShion yeah I thought the same thing

@toomanymarys7355

Ай бұрын

It's real veneer.

@angelicsailor1st

Ай бұрын

@@SaintShion as someone who hates Veneer this looks alright but I personally wouldn’t spend the money she’s asking for it when I could put that money into a very nice solid wood piece in good condition

@mirandamom1346

Ай бұрын

I may not be understanding you, but feel I should point out that nearly all MCM furniture was originally made with veneer. By its very nature, unless veneer is well cared for, it will have to be replaced with more veneer or painted.

I think the top and sides’ wood is fine and doesn’t need the veneer. It was a good idea to paint the pretzel fronts. That’s just an odd (dated?) texture.

@zoommiesbay

Ай бұрын

Its from wood worms. Which are actually beetles

@cloverisblue

Ай бұрын

@zoommiesbay but there's an organized pattern to them. Are the beetles really that clean lol?

@blaireshoe8738

27 күн бұрын

@@cloverisblue There's plenty of bugs that will take a bite, walk a few steps, take another bite, repeat. Almost like they're going "ew, someone took a bite here, better move a little further away before I bite" even if they're the only one biting 😅 they can be surprisingly consistent with their spacing if they've really gotten into something as they have with these drawer fronts, sometimes.

@L-Destroyer

14 күн бұрын

@@zoommiesbay the originaly design had these holes to give the resemblance of "bamboo", not worms

@satpreetk

13 күн бұрын

i have a dresser and vanity from this set, and in the original light finish, it actually looks really nice. almost cork-like.

I actually liked the first attempt u made. Yes pretzel look but somehow I don’t mind it, the warmth of the wood on the rest kind of gave it a lot of character and made the holes part of that character. It’s all perspective somebody might love what you hate!

@rearoses52

Ай бұрын

It just needed to be a different color 😭

@Lin1Lin2Lin3Lin4

Ай бұрын

Agree. I liked the pretzel wood look too 🤷🏼‍♀️

@Tree-House69

Ай бұрын

@sannevanbeers I feel the same, it was so warm, homey and inviting, if the first one was placed in a warm room, especially with a woodsy theme, it would be the thing that completes it all.

@maryrocha9644

Ай бұрын

@@Tree-House69 i thought the same thing. It would be cute in a cabin/wood like home

@auberjean6873

Ай бұрын

I like the pretzel rods!

I'm not a fan of the end result to be honest. Of course it's way better than the Smurf blue! But it makes me sad that you covered the original wood. It looks a bit cheap and I absolutely loved the natural look! ❤

@thefurnituredoctor

Ай бұрын

Fair enough! Thanks!!

@marit8983

Ай бұрын

@@thefurnituredoctor By the way, that doesn't detract from your qualities! I think it's cool how you give old furniture a new life.

@hoppingwren

24 күн бұрын

I was also confused, but I guess she didn't show us the tops so much so maybe it was also eaten in areas by the beetles? I do think she could have kept the original vaneer and just painted the fronts...

@L-Destroyer

14 күн бұрын

The original was vaneered mahogany on cheap wood. the appropriate thing in this case is to re-vaneer. Mahogany vaneer is very thin cause it's a hardwood. You can't sand and refinish it. These are catalog pieces from a US manufacturer that has a designer make a line, they're all vaneered. Bali Hi line from American of Martinsville by Merton Gershun. It's like when Target has a special limited line by a designer, just from the 60's.

The veneer significantly reduced potential value. Rare is worth more in more original damaged condition than "re-done". You completed ruined value of rare pieces.

@markabbott2281

Ай бұрын

Something only has value to someone who wants it. You need a market for something, and then fill that need. Without the right buyer, it has no value.

@eveningstar8581

Ай бұрын

Exactly!

@DahliaInPurple

Ай бұрын

So true. Unfortunately having it in a historic state, or even working to preserve/restore that state probably wouldn’t get as much viral shorts attention.

@tamb7587

Ай бұрын

Yes !

@Hershewed

Ай бұрын

@DahliaInPurple To hell with the viral shorts bullshit. There are several people on here who I watch who would do some heinous shit just to get their hands on a dresser like that in the condition she originally had it in. Hell I’d pay an arm and a lag to get that with the pretzel look it had before, not that shit vener.

It's cool that you didn't give up and did your best with the challenge they presented. They came out looking pretty awesome and would look incredible in a semi-updated mid-mod home. :)

@thefurnituredoctor

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@jenniferziegenfuss3719

Ай бұрын

@@thefurnituredoctor except you ruined those pieces by putting cheap looking veneer wood on them. What were you thinking? They were fine with bare wood.

@RubyRedRainbow

Ай бұрын

Love your honest positivity!

@pearlvongpusanachai5942

26 күн бұрын

agree! Great job!

@lilywhite4044

14 күн бұрын

@@jenniferziegenfuss3719 Woah you don't got to be rude about it

If i was doing this project, i would've left the natural wood, and where there is black paint, i would've gone with a dark earthy green because the front makes me think of bamboo. They could make for a cute plant table. The final result with the black paint makes them look like huge speakers or something.

I am sorry but tbh, they look verry cheap now... The black paint is just too thick and i liked the natural wood color way more.

@thefurnituredoctor

Ай бұрын

Shoot!! You think so!

@PepeAndDoge

Ай бұрын

@@thefurnituredoctor i know you worked so hard, i am so sorry, it's just my opinion 😢💔 Maybe a little less black whould've been bether but it's just my view, you make such good work's! 👍✨

@jenniferziegenfuss3719

Ай бұрын

​@thefurnituredoctor yes totally cheap now. Might as well be cheap nightstands from Target or Walmart. Lost everything special about them being vintage mid century modern solid wood pieces.

@thefurnituredoctor

Ай бұрын

@@jenniferziegenfuss3719 two things. 1. This wasn’t a solid wood piece 2. Target actually has bangin furniture so thank you for the compliment ✨

@Hershewed

Ай бұрын

@thefurnituredoctor No offense but that’s not meant to look like something from target, I’ve been watching you vids for a while but I’m sorry hun you did not cook here.

Darker wood stain on the carcass and gold enamel paint on the pretzel sticks drawer fronts would look amazing.

@evelynmatt2000

Ай бұрын

Your idea was so much better than the results achieved!

@angelfire8070

Ай бұрын

THIS IS EXACTLY THE RIGHT MOVE

@isabelmcgaugh711

Ай бұрын

That’s where my mind goes for dealing with the pretzel sticks…

@OverwhelmedMushroom

Ай бұрын

Yes!

@TwinBleaks

Ай бұрын

Yessss omg the gold would've done it!

The veneer peel on sticker thing was a bad idea. Cheapens the look further.

@heehoopeanut420

Ай бұрын

nothing about a walnut veneer is cheap on this economy

@lissaw4

Ай бұрын

​@heehoopeanut420 plenty of things are expensive but end up looking cheap/bad on a product.

@anna-marianunezvega1520

Ай бұрын

@@lissaw4 so true! I'm generally not a fan of veneer and have never bought veneer pieces

@jenniferziegenfuss3719

Ай бұрын

Exactly. Now they look like cheap stuff you'd find at Target instead of accrual vintage mid century modern pieces.

They look way better than the original attempt u tried.

@thefurnituredoctor

Ай бұрын

I’ll take it! 🎉

@earthlingjohn

Ай бұрын

@@thefurnituredoctor I like how you matched the legs to the drawer fronts

@atomicpeach1722

Ай бұрын

They look much better. I personally would have gone with white as opposed to black. White pretzels and legs would make them not look so depressing. 🩷 your work though... you're very talented!

It went from fabulous, one of a kind antique store, to Walmart or target...

@thefurnituredoctor

17 күн бұрын

Hmmm I like it!

@eveningstar8581

14 күн бұрын

@@thefurnituredoctor I'm glad you do💕

Personally, this is one project where I liked it better at the start. That blue was beautiful! Cleaning and fixing it up and keeping the blue would haave worked best, I think

If they are rare why in the world would you put a veneer on them? You just devalued them totally!

@thefurnituredoctor

19 күн бұрын

you realize they were veneer originally right? I put brand new veneer... over the old, chipped, stained veneer. Lmao. Please google what veneer is before you comment so confidently

@tamb7587

18 күн бұрын

@@thefurnituredoctor I am well aware of what veneer is ..

I’m disappointed you didn’t embrace its old quirks like leaving the pretzel rods exposed and wood as it was meant to be. In fact it didn’t need walnut veneer or paint at all, I would’ve stripped the paint and cared for the original veneer the best I could embracing the fact it has some beautiful quirks and character like that awesome pretzel rod. Now that’s all covered up, the veneer didn’t do it justice and the black paint was an attempt to make it cohesive and flow with the walnut veneer but how it was originally was is how it should’ve stayed imo. Obviously someone before you made the mistake of globbing ugly paint on it so I appreciate you taking it back to bare wood just wish it would’ve stayed that way with a new coat of finish to protect it. I respect the ppl who take the time to refinish classic antique furniture, mid century, etc but it’s about preserving the best we can and respecting the original eye for design because it’s part of our history and especially one in good shape like this. The original veneer looked pretty good, the pretzel detail I’ve never seen so it would’ve been amazing to preserve and bring back to life.

@Hershewed

Ай бұрын

Honestly I agree, she has a bad habit I’ve noticed of modifying pieces instead of trying to restore them, her heart is in the right place but I just can’t vibe with any of the modifications she’s done to any of the furniture that she’s sold.

@jewdd1989

Ай бұрын

@@Hershewed Yep, I know I probably sounded harsh but I love history and especially in furniture because like old homes those are pieces of the past with character and a taste that is hard to come by anymore. Besides, these mid century pieces are some of the most popular, to take its character, uniqueness… she posted publicly so I commented honestly. Take care

Ok now hold up, that pretzel rod look was a straight vibe! I hella would’ve bought those!

They turned out okay better than the pretzel but honestly those are just ugly side table / night stands. It’s not you it’s them! 😂

@thefurnituredoctor

Ай бұрын

😅😅😅

Hi, I build custom furniture for a living. Have been doing it for over 40 years. I used to get stuff like this from time to time just given to me. I’d use the parts that were good, like the drawer and just build a new cabinet. Less hassle and you knew what you were working with. I still get cool old stuff, but mostly for parts. It’s a better business decision to make what your customers want instead of finding a customer for what you got.

I like what you decided to do with the paint on the front drawers! But Im sad about the veneer on the rest. Still looks nice but so did the original wood! But you obviously had a much better idea of what it looked like in person, so maybe it did really need it 😊

@aliya9819

Ай бұрын

I believe the black paint on the pretzel front was the only change needed to be done. The original wood look much better.

@NancyWilliams-xn3hr

Ай бұрын

Yeah the veneer gives it an IKEA look 😅

I think an "after event" discussion is needed, especially people that are new to making over furniture. My first thought would be identify the problems with the project. 1. what caused the spots on the bamboo? 2. If corrected, is that all that is wrong with the piece? It looks like the wood filler used wasn't compatible with the stain used later. Make sure you fillers are paint and stain compatible, depending on the finish you intend to use. There was nothing wrong with the top or sides of the piece, with valuable vintage or antique pieces, if it is to be sold-leave it as is-you'll get more money as a valuable antique. Stripping or painting antique furniture destroys its value. Know your market. Summed up: if it ain't broke, don't fix it. If something needs fixing, use products that are compatible with the finishes you want to use

@jaginaiaelectrizs6341

Ай бұрын

I got the impression that she thought the holes in the front rods were a deliberate stylistic choice from whoever built the pieces in the first place, not actual damage or anything, but I could be wrong? (I think she was also winging it as she went along, because she had no idea what the wood was actually like or not until after she took the blue paint[ which they came with when she first obtained them] off(and the blue paint was in relatively rough shape), so I don't know that she really made a plan so much as she just decided in the moment while she was working on it-but perhaps that is also a false impression thanks to the shortform content style video/format, idk.)

@LaLadybug2011

Ай бұрын

@@jaginaiaelectrizs6341 yeah, I wasn't being critical-just offering advice. Whether it's the police working a huge event or refinishing furniture. Critique the event/the piece and the next time you'll remember what NOT to do and what you SHOUlD do. It's a helpful skill to have. I just remembered her digging out the holes in the bamboo with a dental pick to get the old blue paint out and that possibly made the holes deeper. Maybe it would have been better to leave them alone and use a liquid stripper to get the blue paint off instead of picking at it.

@jaginaiaelectrizs6341

Ай бұрын

@LaLadybug2011 Don't worry, I didn't think you were being too critical or anything at all. Just commenting the thoughts that popped up in my brain whilst reading your comment, that was all. 🙂 (Grrr.. the way YT app on mobile randomly breaks the @ tags any time my mobile device decides what I typed was grammatically questionable. 🙃 Uckgh-TECHNOLOGY, sometimes. Smh. Lol.)

Here’s a thought for you-if you run into problems like you did with the drawer fronts, try and find someone to sandblast them. Custom auto shops, sign shops, even monument (gravestone) manufacturers have sandblasting capabilities. I’ve used a monument making store to sandblast a cast iron daybed and my patio furniture. If nothing else, it’s another tool to keep in your box of tricks.

That’s a shame you don’t recognize the value of the so-called pretzel rods. Obviously, you’re only interested in your own aesthetic and not the value of antiques.

@thefurnituredoctor

Ай бұрын

Haha, I guess I could sell them as pretzels

Yeah it's not great, it's not horrible but it looks cheap. I agree with the others about the wood worker idea

@thefurnituredoctor

Ай бұрын

Thank you!!

It looked fine with paint stripped out with a little oil, the veneer and paint looks so cheap. Better to have left it.

I'm surprised you didnt try to fill in the holes and *then* paint or varnish them, just to smooth the texture out

@thefurnituredoctor

Ай бұрын

Maybe I should have!!

I love them, but feel they're missing something.. gold accent, maybe? Just a tiny, tiny bit of gold so the black doesn't look washed out? I could be totally wrong.

I love the results! ❤❤❤ seriously they look high end! Perfect job!

@thefurnituredoctor

Ай бұрын

Thank you!!

Normally I'd run away screaming from this kind of change made to MCM furniture, but the wormholes made a restore impossible. They were doomed, but you saved them! Thank you for not going with neon paint. 😂

@thefurnituredoctor

Ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@L-Destroyer

14 күн бұрын

the holes are original to the design for a faux "bamboo" affect. this wasn't a high end manufacturer so it was made just by hammering holes in haha. They were different shades than the vaneered flat wood to begin with as well.

You did such a great job both times! I wouldn't have been able to resist painting gold dots into each wormhole😆

I like them. Potential buyers won't judge it versus the original, and as nightstands i think they fit a more common aesthetic now.

@thefurnituredoctor

Ай бұрын

Thank you !

Am I crazy or was the blue super cool looking? I like the final result too but the blue just spoke to my soul

@thefurnituredoctor

Ай бұрын

You liked it!! It is pretty unique!

I love how these turned out! It may not be your style, but they’re definitely someone out there’s 🤯😎🤩

@pattym4543

Ай бұрын

I agree! Great job!!

@thefurnituredoctor

17 күн бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

I like the result. If mid century was my style and if I was in the market for sidetables I would totally buy these.

@thefurnituredoctor

Ай бұрын

Thank you!!

Yikes 🫢

@thefurnituredoctor

Ай бұрын

Oof

Thank you for giving us the timeline and how much time you spent! I feel like I’m terrible at doing projects and everyone else is doing great

It’s crazy to think you had good hard wood and covered it with veneer. Sometimes we have great ideas for projects and it doesn’t always go our way. For the love of up cycling, you win some you loose some but it is fun doing it.

@blaireshoe8738

27 күн бұрын

Per other comments, it was not a hardwood piece originally, just veneer.

@thefurnituredoctor

19 күн бұрын

You realize they were veneer originally right? These were not solid mahagony. 90% of MCM furniture is not solid wood lol. So, I put brand new veneer... over the old, chipped, stained veneer. Lmao. Please google what veneer is before you comment so confidently

I am an intererior designer and imo they look great.. Veneer is always my last choice, but it looks modern, clean, jet interesting. You did great.

@thefurnituredoctor

Ай бұрын

I totally agree!

Both things laminate or adhesive veneer I think cheapens the product. I am more a fan of the natural wood look with a stain. Admittedly, I’m not exactly sure what I would’ve done with the pretzel Front.

Is it just me but the pretzel look makes it look warm like wood cabin vibes

@thefurnituredoctor

19 күн бұрын

i totally see it!

It looks better than the previous version. But I think you should have left out the black and instead make the pretzel rod front yourself.

You could have sandblasted the drawers?

I think in order to prepare for the rush, paint companies should start formulating remover specially designed for black paint.

Tip to furniture painters, if you have a piece with damaged veneer? Old towels soaked in water and left to sit about 30 minutes on the piece, it destroys the glue and then veneer scrapes off easily. You must totally soak towels till sopping with water.

I like the way they turned out. They have presence & a name. Some one will want them.

@thefurnituredoctor

20 күн бұрын

Thank you!

I really like how they finished out. The black paint on those drawer fronts really looks stunning.

❤ As a person who has dabbled in furniture finishing, i totally get it. Sometimes the inspiration to achieve the ideal is just elusive. But i think the outcome is pretty nice end someone probably has the perfect place for them.

@thefurnituredoctor

11 күн бұрын

You get it!

Wow beautiful job done I never thought the vernier was so expensive I knew it was expensive not that expensive good to know to only use it on hand made wood items or sentimental items that I wanted to refurbish.

The best way to apply veneer, is to apply wood glue to the back of the veneer and to the object. Let the glue dry about 80% and then apply the veneer with a hot iron. BOOM, done and flat as Oklahoma.

@bethanyanderson1745

Ай бұрын

@toddbloss ▪︎ "flat as Oklahoma" lol. When I've applied thin veneer, it initially has hills like Austin's Hill Country. To flatten the veneer took time and working the veneer with tools, much like applying wallpaper and working out bubbles. We didn't find it easy - and we didn't have corners or edges. But we eventually figured it out. It's surprising how often old "solid" wood furniture actually has veneer portions. Not the thinner veneer used in the video, but much thicker: 1/16 to 1/32 inch thick. Whether thinner or thicker veneer, each has their applications. And, like most things, veneer has different grades.

I actually like the end result these people are being too harsh about it looking bad or like target furniture, as if target furniture looks bad. Believe it or not most furniture even from slightly more expensive places is still not real wood. But once again I think you did a great job.

@thefurnituredoctor

20 күн бұрын

Thanks!

If you aren’t comfortable with them, then don’t sell. Always sell something you are proud of. It was an adventure for sure experimenting and you learned some valuable lessons. I would donate them.

@thefurnituredoctor

18 күн бұрын

Good idea!

You just killed the value of those with the peel and stick veneer. I agree with some others on here that the wood should have been left alone and just the "pretzel rods" (lmao) should have been done. It still looks great just not my style with the veneer on it

@thefurnituredoctor

19 күн бұрын

you realize they were veneer originally right? I put brand new veneer... over the old, chipped, stained veneer. Lmao. Please google what veneer is before you comment so confidently

These came out so much nicer than the original blue! 😊 personally, i like the natural wood look, and feel like it would've gone with the black much better. Maybe putting brass bar handles on the drawers could bring it all together? 😊❤

@thefurnituredoctor

18 күн бұрын

Thank you!! Oo ya that’s a good idea!

@tcastr07

18 күн бұрын

@@thefurnituredoctor yay!! I'm glad I could help! 😁

I'm glad you didn't give up it looks so much better at the end. Maybe the style is just not for you so flip them and use the money for another project.

@thefurnituredoctor

19 күн бұрын

Thanks!

Compared to the 🔵 = 150% Improvement. ⚫ Compared to Pretzels = 95% Improvement End Result: Pretty Amazing! Feel Better. 🥰

@thefurnituredoctor

19 күн бұрын

Thank you!!

So in the UK pretzel rods are called twiglets and marmite flavoured. Don't eat them. I've had some luck pre gluing both sides with PVA letting it dry and then using heat and a brayer to make the glue melt and re bond . Much less experience than you but it worked, I had unglued veneer and I'm cheap. I'm sure it's generally more cost/time efficient to get adhesive backed veneer but there's probably going to be a time you can't do that.

DO YOUR BEST, LEAVE THE REST, ANGELS DO NO MORE.

I love what you did with these!!! Keep up the great work and please don’t doubt yourself. Amazing work!!!

@thefurnituredoctor

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

Definitely the last one is best. Even if it's not "original". I mean whats the point if it's ugly. Better to have veneer and have it look nice and usable than original and "meh". Unless you were going for the dreadfully outdated look.

I could see my son liking these. They have a modern vibe with the way you finished them. Good work!

@thefurnituredoctor

Ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

LOL should've paint it blue

@thefurnituredoctor

Ай бұрын

😂😂😂

Blue and brown go great together. Since de veneer is light, I'd go for a pastel blue, but more on the blue side than white. Maybe try to scan them and try colour combinations? Good luck🍀!

@thefurnituredoctor

18 күн бұрын

I totally agree!

Thanks for the honesty! I've run into unexpected complications when trying to refinish old furniture, and it's so disheartening! Pretzel wood takes the cake, though 😅

The night stands turned out really pretty. ❤

@thefurnituredoctor

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

I commented on the last video that, they looked like pretzel rods. Love that this made it into a follow up. 😂

I like the pretzel rods design, it reminds me of Bambi and looks great!

@thefurnituredoctor

18 күн бұрын

Haha true!

The veneer on the side edges makes it look cheap. You're better off painting that part. Or just cutting out one huge uniform veneer piece around it.

@thefurnituredoctor

Ай бұрын

Really?? Thanks for the tip!!

I actually love the last redo it looks so modern

@thefurnituredoctor

Ай бұрын

I’m glad you love it!!

@thefurnituredoctor You are so talented. I liked the weirdness of the pretzel rod look and prize natural wood above painted. Your vision still seriously rocks though.

@thefurnituredoctor

19 күн бұрын

thank you!

I love them, they turned out great. Good job!!!

@thefurnituredoctor

18 күн бұрын

Thank you!!

Bunch of people in the comments not understanding the difference between a real veneer and what's on their Ikea furniture. Really just needed some Danish oil or something before the clear to make the grain pop.

@thefurnituredoctor

20 күн бұрын

I guess youre right!

Looks way better than both befores… those pretzel rods gave me the big ick

@thefurnituredoctor

18 күн бұрын

Right! Thank you!

I absolutely LOVE how those turned out, I think you did amazingly and personally I’d love to have them in my own home!

There’s a great little edging tool for veneer that gives you a perfect result every time. Not sure what they’re called but they can’t be expensive. You should have one. Great work!

@thefurnituredoctor

18 күн бұрын

Thanks for the tip! Thank you!

I may have considered after laying the black over the pretzel look, using a few shades of brown/ tan spray paint and with that maybe even a wood grain stencil, but at very least lightly spraying some lighter tones to bring depth back into them, the black definitely takes care of the pretzel look but that doesn’t mean we can’t airbrush her up a little on top of that layer to bring back some depth, the round shaping is ideal for a nice gradient the wood panel does look nice on these I don’t think the black was a bad idea we can 100% work with that more so than the pretzel drawers 🥨😅

@thefurnituredoctor

11 күн бұрын

Thats a good idea!

I dont think ive ever been so captivated... The furniture is pretty nice too 😅

@thefurnituredoctor

17 күн бұрын

Thank you!!

The final product looks good. Perhaps the drawer pulls you select can brighten the pieces. 2.5 months is real dedication to the task.

@thefurnituredoctor

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

Ive been on meds since i was 15 but i am glad i have been. I was on them for a short time bc lf social anxiety and trauma, came off of them, and my issues came back swing and i almost didn't graduate! I am back on meds and although life isnt perfect, i'm glad i'm on them bc otherwise i dont think id be here. I do agree antidepressants are over prescribed, but they are absolutely necessary for some people.

And that time commitment is exactly why I don’t refinish furniture anymore

@thefurnituredoctor

18 күн бұрын

Its worth it!

You did a super job. The veneer came out beautifully. And the black doors, great choice. I’m sure you’ll agree. It can always be changed.

@thefurnituredoctor

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

They look SO good!!!! The finished product is chef's kiss good!

@thefurnituredoctor

Ай бұрын

Thank you!!

They look horrible. Your skill is not in question, I find veneer horrible in all forms.

I love the last look! Well done!

I think they would have looked better with no veneer and no stain, and a matte or oil finish that didn't darken the wood.

@thefurnituredoctor

Ай бұрын

To each their own

I would be happy to have these in my house. I don’t exactly have the money to buy them, but I like them!

wood grain veneer on top of perfectly good wood…..

You say you're not sure how you feel about them, but I have say they look great. You have a great talent and much to be proud of.

@thefurnituredoctor

Ай бұрын

Thank you!!

You did really good, I was worried at first, but that was def the correct decision

@thefurnituredoctor

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

They look AMAZING!! You have such a talent!

@thefurnituredoctor

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

I think some red drybrushing could be a great touch. Im not sure why red but i still think any bright vibrant color could do. A cobalt blue, turquoise, an orangy yellow, red orange. Idk maybe its got a western/cowboy vibe to me and i jsut think itd be rad

I think that you just like to say "Merton Kersen"...they look nice but I prefer them painted a solid color like the blue. Regardless of the end rest they really needed some work. I'm glad you saved them.

I was going to comment that I liked your first attempt, but after seeing the final product I think you made the right choice trying again! This turned out amazing. Despite what the "experts" in the comments say, sometimes veneer and paint really are the best options!

@thefurnituredoctor

Ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

They look lovely!

@thefurnituredoctor

3 күн бұрын

🥰🥰

you did well on this side project, as tough as it was, so be proud of it. I like them.

@thefurnituredoctor

Ай бұрын

Thank you!!

looks loads better, and no one is going to deny those were pretzel sticks

@thefurnituredoctor

7 күн бұрын

Thank you!!

This was a lot of work and you did an amazing job. I've stripped paint from furniture before and I can really appreciate your hard work. But I kinda loved the blue. But The old paint finish definitely needed to be stripped

@thefurnituredoctor

Ай бұрын

Thank you!!

Might just be in the video, but the texture of the painted fronts looks a little off. All in al, these look way better now.

@thefurnituredoctor

Ай бұрын

Feels normal!!

Dang that is old school defending your food from maurading animals! Good job, ancestors are now prouder.

Great job, they look beautiful. I will say I love everything except for the pretzel rod drawer fronts. I can't say for certain if it's the black or just the pretzel rods in general. 🤷‍♀️ Maybe I'd like them if they were a different color or stained somehow, but overall I think you did a really great job and I really love the veneer. ❤

@thefurnituredoctor

19 күн бұрын

Thank you!

I feel kind of silly saying this, but I actually really liked the “pretzel rod” look. I guess I’m just a sucker for some interesting visual texture that some people would *definitely* not find appealing. This is absolutely no shade to the creators sense of design. It’s totally valid that they didn’t like the first result.

@thefurnituredoctor

Ай бұрын

Really! I’m glad you liked it!!