I found this bench in an old antique shop and boy was in need of some help! Almost every single spindle had to be re-glued and that included cleaning out the old glue with my Dremel. Then I had to put it all back together and brace it so that it remained straight. Here's the RICKETY before:


Obviously it had been painted black which isn't really a problem except that it was a beat up finish. And besides, I envisioned this sweet bench in something more demure. AND it gave me a chance to try out my new "NO VCO" paint! So it received a base coat of teal and a lime wash. I hand painted a folk wreath on the back,

lightly sanded some high points. And here she is..ready for a new home!