Upcycling furniture for women's shelter

jemma11

A project where I upcycled furniture, art and homewares for a local women’s shelter.  After ascertaining what they needed, I put a call out within my local community for items.  Donated items were then upcycled using Trauma Informed Design principles (soft, gentle colours, organic shapes, and touches of nature.)  All up 101 items were collected for the shelter, the majority being upcycled (including the art canvases, plant pots etc). 

Materials

sandpaper

liquid sugar soap

microfibre cloths 

paint brushes

Chalk Paint

Soft Wax

Matte Varnish 

Tools

Steps

Step 1

1. Found out what items the shelter needed 

Step 2

2. sourced the items as donations from my community via local Facebook groups

Step 3

3. Decided on a colour scheme 

Step 4

4. prepped the furniture by sanding and cleaning with liquid sugar soap.

Step 5

5. prepped the canvasses by sanding and priming with chalk paint

Step 6

6. Prepped the pots by cleaning with liquid sugar soap. 

Step 7

7. painted the items in chalk paint

Step 8

8. sealed the furniture and pots with matte varnish

Step 9

9. sealed the canvases with clear wax

Step 10

10. delivered to the shelter to provide colour and the dignity of beautiful items to the women. 

MitchellMc

This project is truly admirable @jemma11, as it goes beyond just upcycling furniture. Your commitment to supporting a local women's shelter is a noble cause, and it's heartwarming to see how wonderful you are for making a positive impact in their lives. The care you've taken to create a warm and comforting environment for women in need is truly inspiring. The number of items showcases not only your creativity but dedication to making a difference.

Your project is a shining example of how one person's initiative and compassion can make a significant difference in the lives of others. 

Well done!

Mitchell