I'm excited to announce that I will now be posting Patreon exclusive videos on my Patreon page! I'll still be posting videos here on KZread just as I always have but I will also be posting exclusive videos to Patreon. These exclusive videos are a way for me to say Thank You to the patrons that support me there. If you'd like to become a patron, the link is www.patreon.com/dashnerdesign . Thank you!

It's crazy how one of my favorite entertainers in this day and age is a furniture restorer.

@taja9696

Жыл бұрын

Kvailystė ir priklausomybė :)

@MrDuffy81

Жыл бұрын

The man is good!

@LaughingInTiny

Жыл бұрын

My kids were just complaining about how "there's nothing to watch on KZread" and I kindly offered my roster of furniture restoration/ diorama building / château renovation channels to them. Weirdly, they didn't jump at the opportunity. I wish they would though, when I buy my castle someday I will need them to know about oxalic acid, sandpaper grit and the like...

@MrDuffy81

Жыл бұрын

@@LaughingInTiny Just play the videos while they sleep. It will be ingrained in their subconscious minds. 🤫

@helenm6732

Жыл бұрын

And all the narration as you work. Bravo! Add gold tone lamps or large tray and that “flaw” will look intentional.

Love how you are open to trying completely new techniques that you've not tried before -- the result with the gold-colored foil is lovely and definitely turning a flaw into a feature! We love all that you do and don't care if the pieces you work on are road-finds or salvage or bought at thrift stores... it is the work you do to transform them and the expertise you share with us that matters to your community!

@yeeaahhzz

Жыл бұрын

Kintsugi

I am a sewist. This desk table would be perfect for a sewing machine and all that accompanies that! Fabulous well done!!!

@kanderson845

10 ай бұрын

Great Idea! ! !

@HisBlueEyedBlondie

11 күн бұрын

Ikr! Would be such an incredible quilters table!

What a beautiful piece! The gold leaf was a nice added touch. As much as you try to restore it to the original condition sometimes you just cannot and must enjoy and appreciate the "flaws" that it now has. The gold leaf just helps one to know this piece has had a life and is ready for a second one. Outstanding job once again.

Never give up on restoring these old classic pieces. Your work is amazing and however they come out its still amazing to watch and learn from.

No matter what project you’re working on, I learn something new! Love all you do!

I needed hinges for my built in medicine cabinet. They were less than ten years old and falling apart. The local ACE, Home Depot, Lowes, no goodsky. Searching online, I discovered San Diego Hardware. From jewelry box to barn door hinges, they had them all, and the medicine cabinet hinge I needed. And these aren't falling apart. (miniature European style hinges)

I don't think there's anyone else that I'm happier to be subscribed to. Keep being yourself, you're doing great.

As soon as you said “I want to do something different with this deep scratch” I thought “Do gold!!!”. You did not disappoint.

Really like this project. The gold leaf looks like a dragon 🐉 to me. So glad to know this credenza won't be joining a landfill. I wish I were closer to you, I have just the place for it in my office.

@alanatolstad4824

Жыл бұрын

I sure hope there's another like you close enough to his house to come get it!

Yay, it finally happened! I was wondering when someone as talented as you, Dashner, would try the Japanese art of KINTSUGI on wooden furniture! It came out beautifully. You could have even created more gouges and filled them with gold leaf, too. Love it!

@dianeleirer9878

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking that too. Make the ‘ gold river’ wander the length of the top.

@mickim5507

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking of, I think it’s called Wabi Sabi? Fixing things with gold and making them more beautiful.

@JR-yx3po

Жыл бұрын

@@mickim5507 Called Kintsugi.

@xarcaz

Жыл бұрын

@@mickim5507 Wabisabi is just the aesthetic of accepting imperfection and transience (from the Zen Buddhist mentality), which often coincidences with shibui which is the aesthetic of rich simplicity. Techniques like kintsugi are expressions of it though.

@mickim5507

Жыл бұрын

@@xarcaz thank you! ☺️

The gouge repair reminds me of a Chinese dragon. I wonder if any of the previous owners of your finds see your videos and watch their pieces come back to life...great job as always!

Hey Dash....I love what you do. You always make all of your furniture pieces look beautiful and desirable. Also I thank you for the last 2 1/2 years that helped so many of us get through the pandemic calmly. Thanks!!!!

Your videos help me relax at night, but they also inspire me. I believe in restoration of old things- it's better for your wallet, the planet, and its a challenge. it's beautiful that old furniture can be refreshed so we can continue to appreciate it. thank you for what you do❤

Embracing the imperfections with kintsugi is brilliant!! I learn so much from watching your restorations. Thanks so much!

I don’t mind all the nicks and scratches, they give it history. As long as it is a solid piece.

That's are really nice credenza and you did a great job of bring it back to life. Who ever ends up with the piece is very lucky.

You're so REAL. That's one of the things that keeps me watching. You mess up? Okay.. you'll find a way to fix it. You fixed it right the first time? Cool, you taught us from the start. What more can anyone ask for? Thank you. You are REALLY appreciated!

So I just watched a video of a lady who just bought a château, and the bathroom floor had a huge water stain... and I'm busy typing a comment to helpfully let her know that you've taught me that oxalic acid will help with the stain... and while I'm typing SHE PAINTED THE FLOOR!!! I'm utterly horrified. Some people and their lack of knowledge about important things, I tell you.

@boa1793

Жыл бұрын

Andrea, That is so funny. Gettin’ really involved in KZread videos. It almost comes down to ethics. Ethics on restoration. We get all worked up and we’re not even working on the thing. I can identify.

@LaughingInTiny

Жыл бұрын

@@boa1793 Right?? 😁

@gemmasalmon9667

Жыл бұрын

I swear to god the people who buy chateaus (not all!) just do a bodge job and say it’s “rustic”. Which channel was it?

@LaughingInTiny

Жыл бұрын

@@gemmasalmon9667 totally new one ... her second video. I can't actually remember the name but the thumbnail is of her unlocking the door. I'll try to find it in my history 😊

@LaughingInTiny

Жыл бұрын

@@gemmasalmon9667 Château Chronicles... But don't watch the third video (just out)... it will make you angry. Apparently they plan to paint the entire thing white. 🙄

I love to see the really damaged ones get a refurbishment. Very satisfying and lovely to see things reused and so painstakingly cared for.

LOVE the idea with the gold accent to make the scratch stand out instead of hiding it.💕👏

I bought 2 credenzas at the second hand store and oiled them and they look like new. I use them to store holiday pieces for decorations and containers. Thank you for restoring this one.

That's amazing dude. I don't think you give yourself enough credit. I learn something new with every video. They're all simple tricks like steaming cracks but they work miracles and even though they're not 100%, off the shelf perfect, they're considerably better than what you had and probably a lot better than anyone else could do! I'd love to see you finish this one even if you have to give it modern hinges. I don't know what you see in these pieces but I'm glad you save them because you do a phenomenal job! I love the longer format too. Gives me more to watch. I think you should try making shorter videos of tips and tricks for helping others like a whole video on steaming out dents with footage from different projects and maybe some experiments with sacrificial pieces of wood just to research what would work best in whatever situation without risking an entire project. You have a wealth of knowledge and I think you make amazing videos!

Its the woods heartbeat... in gold.... love it!

You definitely deserved a black belt in patience discipline. Happy to see your new video!

I really like this desk. It would be perfect for sewing curtains or quilts on without all the excess fabric weight pulling on the onw needle. Amazing job, really nice. I wish I had a place for it, since I sew quilts.

Pretty darn good. Love the gold filling. I’d take it gladly!

And THATS why you save road side finds! I love that credenza. If I had an 8 foot wall I would drive to Minnesota just to pick that up! And I live in Alberta, Canada! Watching you find ways to finish pieces and coming up with solutions is just fascinating! I'm in love with the gold river! 💕

I like that your restoration of this piece kept the rustic charm.

I find it a unique piece, the gold leaf looks actually amazing and matches the brass handles!!!

Love this, the scratch flaw really does look like a river that was meant to be accented in gold!

Looks good. Like the gold leaf. Reminds me of kintsugi, Japanese art of using gold to repair pottery.

Steven: that piece is a honey. It would look so perfect in an mid-century office. How you handled the deep jagged damage on the top using the gold leaf was the way to go. It reminded me of the way the Japanese fix a break in a porcelain piece. They fill the break with gold or silver. There is a name for this which escapes me at this moment. This is something they have done for years. Brilliant! Carol from California

@JR-yx3po

Жыл бұрын

Yup, that’s the Japanese art of Kintsugi.

The scratch fixes are what separates you from an ordinary carpenter. Artistry. Bravo

The gold leaf was brilliant - I love this whole piece!

Love your work and the time you spend to give old broken things a new lease on life. For filling gaps like that where you want it to show more than be camouflaged, I've found melting crayons works well. It's pretty much like your fill sticks but Crayola makes a lot more colors!

Nice work . I like the fact that you embraced the deep gouge and turned it into a gold lightening bold. 👏👏👍

New subscriber. Enjoyable voice over, no gratuitous music. Good job!

I thought the deep scratch looked like a great shape that you could leave in the piece and was so glad you decided to make it a feature! Brilliant choice.

Kintsugi (金継ぎ, "golden joinery") for furniture. Beautiful work, as always.

@medeamedusa42

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! This is the term I was struggling to drag out of my brain.

@bookofdust

Жыл бұрын

Yes, and much inline with the philosophy of Wabi Sabi too.

Love that you said "sitting proud" above the surface--haven't heard that idiom since my great grandmother in Texas 50 years ago!

Great restore. Love the use of the gold leaf as a unique fill for that nasty scrape.

I love the gold leaf. I have done it with piety but never thought with furniture. You are a genius

Dashner, you really like a challenge! It turned out wonderful and I love how you turned the scratch into a plus! As always, your voice is so soothing, just another plus to watching your expertise! Thanks for sharing

This wood is beautiful. When you have the furniture inside your home, you have a tree at home, in a way. Eternally, Thank you Mother Earth. No need to throw the trees . Renovating furniture is Good for the Planet. Congratulations for this renovation 🌹🌹🌹

You've done an incredible amount of work on this piece. Would love to see you complete it with the hinges and do a postscript in a future video.

I love the gold leaf treatment, turned out beautiful. Thanks for sharing

🐼 Big Panda Bear Hugs from a 69 yr old grandma in Texas, USA. 🐼 ❤ 🎀 👍

What a beautiful job ❤❤❤ The gold pop is brilliant, accent the history of the piece.

The gold leaf is awesome! Kintsugi credenza!

Hello and Good Morning 🌄 🌞☕️, Beautiful Saturday🌸

@DashnerDesignRestoration

Жыл бұрын

Good morning.

Again, I think you did a great job considering what you started with. Obviously the videos where you're restoring pieces that are in overall good shape and just need some glue and new finish end up prettier but there's something really satisfying about these videos where you rescue pieces that would otherwise end up in a landfill.

Great work. That gold detail was a brilliant solution.

Awesome!! I'm glad you went with the gold leaf!

I've done exactly the same with the gold foil on an old bar stool. I'm so glad you kept that and turned it into something beautiful.

Beautiful. Clever solutions. Love this one.

It's cool to see you not only get better at every basic technique, but put effort into developing new ones. Celebrating imperfections is the way.

Wonderful renovation! Love the gold in the gouge and the indents. Beautiful!🌸

Thank you. Innovative use of the gold leaf. Liked it.

Look at how creative you are with your River of gold! Fabulous!

Amazing! Love the gold leaf. Thanks

Yet again, another excellent video, showing your skills. I love the Gold Leaf idea - very clever ! Thanks for sharing with us. Take care 🙂

Another great job! The gold foil was a unique and interesting twist!!

You always make me smile with your work. Thank you!

That would be a great sewing table for someone

Love the gold leaf!! It is perfectly imperfect… that takes a Master!

I like the gold foil on the deep scratch. Having little scratches left on the top just shows this piece has been used over the years. Good job.

Absolutely love the gold leaf approach! I will try that myself!

So enjoyable to be able to share in each journey of discovery.

I love the way this turned out! I always learn something new when I watch one of your videos. Thank you!

Your channel is my favorite. Thank you for sharing! ❤

Thanks!

I loved the end result! Thanks ☺️

That gold is a lovely solution to a difficult problem and the piece looks quite beautiful.

Amazing transformation

What an awesome piece of work.

Brilliant idea with the gold. Reminds me of Kintsugi, a Japanese repair approach which I love.

I think the gold in that gouge looks neat. It’s more than a little bit like the method of restoring broken pottery with precious metals. It looks interesting with the hardware on the drawers, too.

Really loved watching the process of figuring stuff out, great vid. The table turned out beautiful

It's a very nice & simple piece of furniture and you have done the best you can. Thanks.

Great work; I like your experiment with the gold leaf as well!

I really like the gold accent furniture like us humans can show their scars of living. Lol. Nero sure stirred up some folks Dash. Thanks for the video

I learn so much from you, each video!

I was inspired by you to start fixing up street furniture, Ive done two coffee tables now and they turned out great thanks to your videos! Thank you for all the tips :-)

Beautiful just love it.

I really love the gold leaf idea!

"it doesn't look WORSE" is words to live by...

Love what you did with this piece!

Waiting for the rest of your guitar restoration.

@DashnerDesignRestoration

Жыл бұрын

It will be coming soon on my other channel, Dashner Guitars.

Fantastic work as always! Loved that you tried some new techniques, with some kintsugi, it worked out brilliantly! You’re such an inspiration to watch

Wow - what a great piece of furniture. I'd love that - it's very, very cool. Lucky you 😊

I’d have grabbed that. Beautiful!!!!

Gorgeous!

It looks very nice!

I like your idea of the gold in-fill. Nice job!

That is gorgeous.

Filling that deep scratch with gold leaf was such a great idea. It looks really cool!

This is relaxing to watch

Watching you colour match the veneer along with your explanations and thought process was really interesting!