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Strip and stain walnut, add brass caps
by Tomas Ruiz · 6 weeks agoBrass caps lift the whole silhouette for under twenty euros.
- Cost
- $55
- Resale
- $310
- Profit
- $255
Materials
- Wood stripper
- walnut stain
- brass leg caps
- varnish
64 upvotes
Tomas Ruiz
Level 6 Designer
@boltandbrass · Vienna
4.6 · 890 followers
Metalwork and lighting rescues. Brass polish, rewiring kits and a very patient soldering hand.
- Lighting
- Metal
- Rewiring
Ideas submitted
27
Ideas accepted
14
Commission earned
$1,980
Acceptance rate
52%
L54,310 XP
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Sold your first item on Uhmuse
5 Renovations
Completed five renovation projects
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Diverted 100kg from landfill
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Published 10 DIY tutorials
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Listed something 8 weeks in a row
Submitted renovation ideas
For: Mid-Century Lounge Chair
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For: Vintage Wall Mirror
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Easy
Repaint the frame matte black, re-silver spots
by Tomas Ruiz · 3 weeks agoOrnate gold reads dated; matte black makes it look boutique.
- Cost
- $25
- Resale
- $190
- Profit
- $165
Materials
- Matte black spray
- masking tape
- mirror resilvering kit
58 upvotes
For: Brass Pendant Lamp
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After
Easy
Polish the brass and rewire with fabric cord
by Tomas Ruiz · 7 weeks agoA rewire also makes it safe to sell as 'ready to hang'.
- Cost
- $28
- Resale
- $150
- Profit
- $122
Materials
- Brass polish
- 2m fabric cord
- lamp holder
- E27 socket
45 upvotes