Restoring a Walnut Mid Century Cedar Chest - oxalic acid & blushing
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
- It was all going so well and then I NEARLY messed up the whole thing! Dealing with blushing is something anyone who restores furniture will have to face at some point. It usually CAN be saved, but it's obviously better to prevent it in the first place. The exterior of this mid century cedar chest was in pretty rough shape. Flaking, failing finish, black water stains, scratches. This was quite the project!
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Watched three restoration videos and I’m in awe. For someone who claims mistakes, I found the results are amazing. You are a true artist
The wood grain in that chest is so beautiful, would’ve been a shame to just paint over it. Love that you restored it to better than its former glory.
Finally, someone who actually restores instead of just spray-painting the whole thing 🙏
Nothing wrong with paint, but I agree that people who just slap pastel chalk paint on everything and call it a day deserve to get beaten with the vintage farming implements they have hanging all over their walls.
i 10000000% agree!!!!! tired of seeing paint
@@NoJusticeNoPeace haha, such a great comment.
If you don’t like it, just go away quietly!
I have one by Lane. A '50's cedar chest. Back in the day they were known as a young lady's Hope Chest. She would store away linens and items she had embroidered, knitted, or crocheted, or heirloom items received as gifts from family for use in her new home after she married. This is a labor of love to restore such treasures as these.
I consider this piece 'better than new'. It retains it's story and character plus it is ready for another 70+ years - all as a result of your artistry and respect for the origin of the piece.
Watched and as I scrolled down to read comments I said to myself, "Another better than new piece" and there it was first comment.
I couldn't have said it better. Beautiful results!!! Thanks for sharing.
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It really is amazingly beautiful at the end there. Even though I liked it during the process as well, I was still completely surprised. That wood! And by the end the design elements come out so well! Lovely!
OK. I love the fact that whenever I think “why did she do that?”, you immediately answer my question. I have learned a ton from you, Angie! Thank you!
Okay...let me tell you the many reasons why I love watching your channel:
1. You get straight to the project. No long-winded, stating-the-obvious explanations or back story.
2. When you do speak, your voice is so soothing, and you instruct. I love that. I want to learn, and you are a fantastic teacher!
3. You show your mistakes, or the problems you've had, and how you resolve them.
I love your channel! This is probably my favorite piece so far!
Another great transformation, Angie. This turned out beautifully. Love watching you do your magic. Your passion always shows through. Thanks for sharing.
She the best I’ve seen thus far for so many reasons.
Totally agree with lucyjosie and thanks for the great tip with the clamps 👍🏻
Yes to all of that.
Totally agree!
I'm so thrilled to watch your restoration of a cedar chest. My grandmother had 3 cedar chests, now I have them, and they desperately need love and attention. Thank you for teaching as you go!
You're most welcome, I'm so glad I could help! Best of luck with your projects and thank you so much for watching!
Oh my gosh I will never unsee your sander "smiling" at the camera... 😆
Over the past few months of watching you, I now look at old, beat-up furniture completely different! It is crazy how many things you have brought back to life and my outlook on vintage and antique furniture is forever changed. Thanks for sharing all your hard work with the world. You are amazing.
I love the fact you restore some of these older pieces that people would throw a coat of paint on and completely overlook the beauty of the wood. Thanks for showing how to truly beautify such a lovely piece.
Love the diagonal grain in this piece. Well done on restoring this beauty.
Beautiful!
I doubt it was this beautiful when it was brand new. And, I truly appreciate how you teach as you go. ❤
You always do an AMAZING job! Of all the furniture flippers that I regularly watch, your work is my favorite. I love that for you it's not just about profit. It is clear that this is your canvas and you are an artist!
She’s awesome. Sent coffee her way just now!
I agree. It’s work I aspire to do.
Glad to see you oiling the interior. I think people don't realise old wood needs to be renourished (and is so thankful).
Both my parents passed away September 2020. It’s been a horrible time in my life. But I did manage to save one piece of furniture that I remember them having from my childhood. It is a Lane cedar chest in black, with white specs. I’m not sure what the finish is called. But with your videos, especially this one, I find that I want to take it back to wood. It has a lot of cat scratches and holes on the corners so I believe the only thing I can do is take it back to wood. I’m not talented in this craft but I am in many others. Also with your diligence and love for the items you restore in my mind and heart I believe I can do it. I will send pictures when I’m finished. It could be a while but I will finish it. Thank you so much for your videos. You are beyond ordinary in your skills. I hope to display at least a bit of those in my efforts and make my Mom and Dad proud. 👍🏼🤍
I SO APPRECIATE what you do Angie. Every time I watch the final shots of the pieces that you have worked on, I just get this warm fuzzy feeling inside. You do such amazing work Ang. And it doesn’t go un noticed or under appreciated! I love ya girl!😁👍🏻
Wow, that was a great illustration of "blushing." If I ever saw a finish doing that on me I think I would have gone into a screaming panic. 😱🙀😱 But now that I've seen your video I'll know what's happening and I won't panic. So thanks for that! 👍
I live in a very humid place. It does this to me all the time. I thought it was just a problem with the polycrlic.
A piece of mid century history restored for a wonderful future. Nice restoration.
NOTHING beats the look of Natural Wood.
Excellent Job ! ! !
It’s always a pleasure to watch the magic happen. What a beautiful job on a classic piece.
And, again, absolutely gorgeous! This is a piece that I would love....and the grain on that wood.....inside and out! And, WHO doesn't like (love) cedar?! 🥰
Wow. I so agree with Majestic Designs. This is art not just flipping furniture.
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Love how you don't panic when something unexpected happens! Beautiful job!
Angie, you are suuuuuuuch an inspiration! I have toyed with woodworking off and on over the years. I have a piece similar to that cedar chest (but it much better shape!) that was gifted to me by my great-aunt. I've had it for +/- 40 years. It is starting to cry out for a touch of rejuvenation. I am bookmarking this video for posterity. And the educational content! thank you for all your effort and the time you take to make these videos. Luv from Ottawa
I love when one respect the material, and dont cover it in paint. The drawing and structure in the tree make it more special.
So many beautiful old furniture,are covered in paint . When i see a old furniture being treated so it looks like it was ment to be,and even more gorgeous , i get so content and happy! 💕
I just hope the folks who buy your finished items of furniture , fully appreciate the hard work and quality of workmanship that you put into each piece!
And please STOP apologising for any little thing ( like your finger in the shot)! You have your way of doing things and that's fine! Your products speak volumes about you as a person.
Love from England.
Also, you are the most in-depth with regard to repair and why you make the choices you make. The more in-depth, the better! At least for me. So...thank you.
That gold and color of wood are magical together. I am not a fan of gold most of the time but that is just a wonderful combination. Great job again!
As a mid century lover, this piece took my breath away! You're just the best there is! You are an artist, your craftsmanship is impeccable! Your voice as well, is soooo soothing to listen to. Thank you for sharing your incredible talent with us! 🙏🏼
You're most welcome Angela!! 😀
You work so hard to stop otherwise beautiful pieces from polluting a landfill. Thanks for lighting up the world one piece of furniture at a time 🤗
Awe, you're so welcome! 🙂
It’s nice to see someone these days loving wood and not painting! Beautiful!
Wow! I’m speechless! I believe this is the first one done really professionally and with love. Instead of sanding the furniture and then painting it with green, blue, yellow, purple or another color other than the original, I finally see a person restoring the furniture to its original grandeur. Thanks for sharing!
Another fabulous job Angie. it looked a proper mess in the start but you really turned it around. So glad the parcel landed with you. And delighted that you're so excited by such a small item. Lots of love from Ireland.
What a lovely thing to do Emer.
@@nikiTricoteuse The least I could do considering all the hours of entertainment and information that I have garnered from Angie. Goodness knows if I could've afforded to buy a bigger item of her wish list I would have.
Simply put, She's beautiful. It's always amazing when you bring home pieces of furniture and turn them into beauties that will last for years to come. You always give a piece of yourself to the future.
Thanks for watching!
This is just what someone in 1958 would have wanted, beautiful work.
Thank you very much!
Just beautiful, you put so much care and love into these pieces it truly shows bravo❣️
Every video, I always learn something new. You’re such a good teacher.
Never heard of blushing that’s what I love about your videos I always learn something new. Gorgeous restoration!
Right from the start, your two-clamp method to make a longer clamp is pure genius!
Thank you so much! 😊
I love this piece Angie! I would buy this in a heartbeat if I lived closer 🤩✨✨🇨🇦
Wow, just wow. Gorgeous. Probably more beautiful than it was when brand new. 😍🤗
oh yeah! that one's "as good as OLD" ! beautiful!
That....Is....Beautiful!
We had one of these when I was a pre-teen. I thought it was a bit of a hopeless case, but your craft has made it a magnificent work of Art, better than the original piece. awe-struck!
I've loved many of your projects but for some reason I think this may be my favorite. It's gorgeous.
Amazing restoration. From trash to an elegant piece.
Nothing beats the natural look! Great job!!!
That turned out really beautifully! I’m impressed with your attention to details and your ability to adjust to the unexpected.
You do amazing work! Years ago my Dad refinished my Grandmothers antique push treadle sewing machine (from around 1916). He put a varnish or shiny finish to it. It doesn't look right. One of these days I will have it refinished. It still has the leather belt for it too. One of the drawers had to be replaced, that looks fine.
The best word that comes to mind is SPLENDID! I just love your thorough attention....and loving patience... to every detail!
Angie, you're amazing! Another beautiful piece of furniture hiding under the shellac, scratches, dings, etc...given a new life. 👍🏻
That cedar chest turned out beautiful! I have one that my grandpa made me in the darkest stain he could find! I want to redo it and see what I can come up with! Love your videos. I am always learning something new.
I love watching your channel. All that you do turns out beautifully. This chest is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and talents with us and doing it in such an enjoyable way.
Oh my.......
The natural wood always looks amazing and beautiful
Your problems are very helpful. Watching perfect videos is great but we all make mistakes. Seeing how to deal with them is one reason we watch.
It is gorgeous!!! It’s inspiring to see you transform a piece back into its original beauty. Your videos are a delight to watch👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Oh Angie, your videos are much better than any detective story 😃😃😃 IT IS unbelievable, how many things you know about the furniture, thank you so much for sharing, it helps me so much 😍👍
Great job. Thank goodness you let the natural beauty of the wood come through. It makes me crazy to see wood furniture get painted over when its not necessary.
It looks beautiful now. Thank you for not painting it like some would have. You have let the woods beauty shine.
Oh my this piece turned out amazing. Beautiful work you done here.
This was incredible! Loving the sound quality of your voiceovers and the thoughfulness of the tunes you chose. You are the best I've seen at restoring pieces. Without a doubt, your videos are the ones I look forward to watching the most. I'm cool with painting pieces also but watching you restore the way you do, is really something. Thank you for taking the time to teach your process.
The refinished chest looks so much better than anything you can buy at a store these days. We live in an absurd world, in which consuming more and more natural resources and buying new stuff is cheaper, "good for the economy", "drives growth" etc. All these new cheap goods we buy end up in the rubbish, and it's often shipped to third world countries. We need an economy that's based on repairing and renewing old and broken things. This youtube channel gives me hope. We *can* exist sustainably, the proof is right here.
You should write a book! Yes, a real, paper book that we can consult as we work. Bind to open flat, perhaps a comb binding. The sooner, the better!
Love the Nutmeg-Muscade! What a glorious color!
Magnificent result!
If I didn’t already own a cedar chest….
Haha - if only I had the time to write a book. 😊
@@TranscendFurnitureGallery you will when you stop with the ink! And you have a lively co-author right to hand. Just sayin’.
You can’t spend ALL day working on furniture. Take lots of walks to clear your head. Think about how valuable what you’ve learned is….
Seriously. Best wishes for you and yours!
I find myself saying things out loud as I watch, I know I’m not the only one 😂. As the piece was blushing “oh no”. And the final product “geez la weez girl”, “WOW!” It looks great. Well done.
The scraping and sanding was so satisfying to watch! This turned out beautifullly! Thank you for sharing any hiccups along the way!
I appreciate the way you take the time to explain each part of the restoration. You did more than restore this one, you gave it, its soul back. Nicely done.
You need a WOOL blanket! Oh, Angie... you are an Angel for Furniture! You are seriously gifted. The love you imbue your pieces with is phenomenal. I swear... I could watch you sanding all day long. I can't watch even one cooking show, but seeing furniture being saved, as brilliantly as you do ... heaven! Thank you for doing what you do.
I love watching you work everytime. You inspire me to keep doing what I do! Thank you!
I love the entire piece but especially love the grain on the front of the chest! I can certainly relate to this old chest since I was 6 when it was made and now sometimes feel the way it looked before you gave it a "makeover"! 💖👍😀
Mr. D is such a stud. There's nothing he can't handle!! Great job as always Angie!! Hoping all is well, Dirty Jersey out!!
your videos are not only a joy to watch, you are also really good in explaining why and how you do what you do. This makes your videos stand out from others. Thank you!
It's yet an other stunning transformation! Beautiful! You seem to have an answer to any upcoming issue or surprise... Every video is a joy to watch!
I imagine it's hard to part with some of your projects after all the effort you put into them. I would love to see your home and the pieces you save for your very own.
I thing this may be prettier now than when it was new. A fabulous job.
Still worth another watch. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS CHEST!
Love the finished piece !!! It is gorgeous !
What a beautiful restoration. So glad you restored thus little beauty instead of painting. I do love the painted looks too, but this piece just said to let it's natural wiid beauty shine.
I have seen so many pieces of beautiful furniture less damaged than this that others have slapped chalk paint on saying it wasn't savable. Oh yes it is. They just don't have the skills or want to take the time. Thank you for restoring this.
Good job with the clamps! I grew up with MCM furniture but don’t want to live with it … again. But I’m very happy to see so much of it being restored and loved by so many people.
What a beautiful result Angie, she looks brand new 😍 fantastic job as always
i'm an avid woodworker, and one of the few that enjoy the finishing phase of the build. i gotta say, i've learned soooo much from your videos on various finishing techniques. i tend to avoid stains altogether, but that GF nutmeg you always use is beautiful, and will definitely try it in the future. and i've attempted to paint projects before with standard latex paint, but it ends up with a sticky finish. i think i'll try some of the mineral paint you always use.
i bought an old solid maple desk for $3 from the local university annual "yard sale" and plan to reuse the desktop. i'm not sure about how to remove the existing topcoat, but the scraper looks like a safe choice.
you might consider trying a card scraper aka cabinet scraper to augment your paint scraper. card scrapers work really well in inside corners, and sharpening them isn't very difficult.
keep up the great work. i love your style of commentary and how you explain every step of the process.
That beautiful wood grain back to life.
That's what is known as a keeper...thanks to you Angie.
Thank YOU for watching Mitch!
This is gorgeous!! You did a fantastic job and I'm learning so much watching your videos. Thank you for everything you do
So am I. I feel so inspired to redo my furniture.
You are amazing and I love how thorough you are. I’ve been watching some other videos and i don’t like how they just ignore the bottom or other parts of the furniture.. you really give them a new life 👏🏻👏🏻 absolutely amazing.
You are top notch! That cedar chest is beyond gorgeous!
You really did an excellent job bringing that old girl back from the brink!
You are talented at spotting the ones that should be restored! The woodgrain is fabulous and painting and covering it would have been a shame.
Bravo! Your restoration on this piece is simply amazing and I am so glad you chose to restore it. Wonderful job!
This is incredible, and also, I'm so grateful for the tips about dealing with blushing. Thank you so much for your wisdom!
So glad you resisted painting of this piece. It came out absolutely beautiful. Great job!
I can visualise this peace in my house … It’s so beautiful yet simple.
Fabulous job Angie! Honouring the Cedar! I salute you for taking on this peace. It is a beautiful transformation. I am sure the new owner will treasure putting their treasures into this cedar chest. Thanks so much for all your tips! Most useful - blessings from Georgian Bay, Ontario :-)
I love when you save a wood piece and do a restoration. I think there will be plenty of stripping in the future when people decide they love it.
THAT CLAMP TRICK!!! 💗🤯
I love natural wood finishes ❣
This looks amazing! Thanks for sharing all the steps and how you handled the blushing. The more I watch your videos, the more confident I grow about tackling a walnut dresser when I have space to work on it. Your scraper looks like a game changer.
Absolutely gorgeous! It is so amazing how you can see the “gem in the rough” in your pieces. I think this is my favorite so far.
Another day, another miracle.
What a handsome piece! It has dignity and presence. So glad you restored it. Great job.