Wednesday 4 June 2014

ABC Wednesday: "U" is for upcycling


Let's have some "U" time with ABC Wednesday. After I bought my city centre crash pad by the River Irwell the other month I wanted to source a small folding dining table. Trying to avoid buying new stuff, I had something vintage in mind. I was after a 1950's table with a funky formica top (they were en vogue back then). Eventually I found one locally on eBay.

First photo- it had spent the past 40 to 50 years in a garage, with tools and paints stored on it. I saw its potential and with some sandpaper, a reduced sample pot of grey paint (for the edging) and some marine blue silk emulsion, it was easy to upcycle it to what I wanted. A bargain at £15. RedUce yoUr consUmerist tendencies, and reUse.



11 comments:

  1. I never saw that word until a couple weekends ago. GREAT idea.
    ROG, ABCW

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  2. I love that blue, it looks brand new now!

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  3. Lovely piece of work and... a new word! Thanks.
    Have a great week!
    Wil, ABCW Team

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  4. Great job Chrissy, and perfect for the crash pad.

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  5. I haven't seen a table like that before. I like the style!

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  6. Ooh, you should be proud of your handiwork - I'm well impressed!
    JJ

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  7. What a difference! Looks great...

    Leslie
    abcw team

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  8. good idea and it looks great too.
    Dropping by from ABCW linkup
    Suzy at Photos are Fun

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  9. having recycled for years, I love the idea of upcycling, and the blue makes this table quite inviting.

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  10. What a great job you did on this treasure! Old is good! Recycled is fantastic.

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