From Drab to Fab by Louis, Almie -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title page Copyright Acknowledgements Contents Introduction Glossary of crafts Basic techniques

Ageing Candlemaking – making new ones from old Crackle glazing Decoupage Gilding Papier-mâché

Let the light shine

Wire ball lampshade Tea light votives Candle chandelier Faux mercury glass Vintage lantern Jar luminaries Side lamps

Bring in the harvest

Mice White roses Acorns Cardboard contour apples Mesh pumpkin String pears

The place where it all begins

Spotty jars Silver lace dome Animal craft Doily serviette rings Chalkboard place names Record tray

Veranda delight

Wire mesh domes Papier-mâché bowl Vintage-style cloche Laundry basket Potato sack basket Chicken-wire dome Wicker food keeper Wire dome with Papier-mâché stand or flat base Wire vegetable basket

The Guest Oasis

Wire-and-lace bowl Lace shell Recycled fibre bowl Doily bowls or domes

Capture the memory

Basic wooden picture frame Zigzag notice board One step at a time Key holder Magnetic notice board Decoupage frame String heart Wooden bunting flags Memorable coasters Hydrangea heart Bead hearts Elvis hearts

Maturing in age

Bottles full of light Spoon tea light holder Upside-down delight Retro tins Pom-pon decoration White stencil decorations Fabric heart decoration Reuse candles in a tin Daisy delight Relabelled vintage tins Unique glass covers Plant terrarium

Fill the empty spot

Recycled tassel Tyre ottoman Art deco lampshade Eye-catching coffee table Woolly bowls and vase Oil drum stool Paperball bar stool No-mess birdcage Yarnie hat stand Lamp and poultry box shade Single chair with a single purpose

Grand enough for guests

Pot of gold Antique-cracked plate White gesso bowls Umbrella stand Angel box Gold leaf box Card box Golden bird nest Bronze vase Leather butler trays Cheese board Tea light luminary Lampshades on a string Rustic silver treasure Decoupaged ostrich eggs

Time to say goodnight

Antique mirror tabletop Feather lampshade Plaster-dipped flowers Re-wrapped bars of soap Lace tea lights Retro fan Basket for bits and bobs Old hanger towel hooks Crown gem Jewellery frame Paper roll wreath Hand delivered

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