07/30/2025
Furniture Flip Alert! š ļøāØ
This was my first major furniture flip back in 2022āand let me tell you, it was a wild ride! šŖš„
The design? Something I couldnāt find online. So, I rolled up my sleeves and created the process from scratch! 𤯠My vision didnāt exist elsewhere, so I used a custom vinyl stencil made on a silhouette machine to craft a Celtic knot pattern that weaves across the tableās surface. The challenge? Making sure the design stayed cohesive even when the leaf was removed. Talk about a puzzle! š§©
The transformation began with stripping the 1980s-era orange stain and lacquer.
After practing my techniques layering stains: dark walnut, kona, and light ipswich for depth. I utilized pryo gel to burn in a design and then carfully applied stain to acheive a beautiful combination of tones.
Finished with high-gloss polyurethane for that showstopper sheen.
The table legs and chairs got a bold deep green paint job to make the design popāand with Thanksgiving around the corner, it was a race against the clock! š°ļø But thanks to my mom, dad, and husband (who all stepped in as helpers), we made it work.
This piece isnāt just a tableāitās a blend of craftsmanship, problem-solving, and family teamwork. Proof that even a first attempt can lead to something truly unique.
šø Swipe to see the journey from idea to result! What do you think of the Celtic knot detail? Let me know in the comments! š¬