AM I NUTS to do this?!
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- čas přidán 24. 02. 2024
- This week in the shop Trena repairs a badly damaged dresser and then hand paints a faux printed grain.
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OMG I think that mess ended up looking better than it did coming out of the furniture factory! ! ! You really are at the top of your craft!
Thankyou!
Things I learned from trena
How to glue
How to clamp up the work piece
Use the right yool😊
Don't rush
It never fails to amaze me how you bring back something that looks too far gone, to something beautiful. Great skills. ❤
Thank you! Cheers!
WOW!!! A star is born from a pile of sad, old, tired wood! What a Cinderella story. That was wonderful to watch! You really worked some skilled magic. I had no doubt it would look really nice....but it far surpasses really nice! Stunning! 💫
You're saving humanity - one piece of furniture at a time. Old cars, old furniture, old art, it's a legacy that MUST be preserved and passed on to future generations. Without the past, who are we? Bravo, Trena!
Agreed. Thankyou
I continue to stand in awe at your eye for color and techniques in applying finishes.
Great work. Just amazing.
Thankyou
Even when new, I doubt it looked that good! Genius. Keep learning from your Dad, he has one amazing daughter.
Bless you both.
Thanks so much
Many years ago I was the supervisor in the retouching department of Electrohome's Deilcraft Furniture division. We had 8-9 people who did this sort of thing all day, every day. they were real artists but you are every bit as good as they were if not better. Very nice work.
Yea I remember the days of the in house repairman. Mowhawk and star chemical had classes they could take
Hour+ complicated restorations are my absolute favorite type of video, and this one is amazing 🤩
Glad you liked it!!
WOW! Talk about bringing it back from the brink of death. What amazing work indeed. I can't understand how pieces like this are left to the elements etc and truly disrespected. Thank goodness you exist to give it life once again. Simply magnificent job Trenna.
Thankyou
lack of skills a death etc.. I get clocks from a packer resale shop. some for 5 bucks, other dark wood no one uses now. makes great projects. I just leave door and sides off modern now
Your knowledge and talent are AMAZING 😍
This is not just a furniture repair. This is an art. Brilliant!!!
I struggle putting on a clear finish….Trena just says, I’m going to be hand painting all of the faux wood grain! 😂
Lol
I struggle with poly big time, too. Maybe someday we can enter Trena’s orbit LOL
Just can't believe how you managed to get such a fantastic match to the original. Superb. Thank you, Trena for sharing this with us.
My pleasure!
I do not think you are nuts. Your restorations are the utmost in beauty. Thank you,
Glad you like them!
I am in awe.
You are the first artist I have witnessed to tackle restoring a print finish.
You are the leader of the pack.
Congratulations.
Thank you so much
Talent, skill, experience. Lady you have it.
I couldn't agree more!
Your patience is extraordinary. It certainly is a virtue. Excellent work.
Thank you very much!
You are the Michael Angelo of furniture restoration. Your attention to detail is second to none. Excellent work as always. 😁 Hi from Scotland.
Wow, thanks!
It's so nice to see these beautiful old wood finishes restored and preserved. I want to cry every time I see one fall into the hands of a Joanna Gaines devotee who slathers it with chalk paint and "antiquing wax". It ought to be a crime.
Trena, you have truely transended to Master Restoration Expert over these past few years, and I am blessed to follow along on your channel to see it all transpire. Many thanks to you for your educational videos to inspire those of us who dare to follow. You and your father are indeed held in high esteem.
Wow, thank you
OMG, Trena!! I NEVER would have thought you could repair the finish so damn well!! Those spots you repainted are almost invisible! You are an artist AND magician!!❤
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Trena, your color work is what amazes me. I can generally understand the structural repairs you make to the pieces you work on but once you get to finishes and colors it’s all black magic to me. Absolutely stunning results and a testament to your talent. I’m sure your dad is very proud of you. Please keep educating us with your videos. Thanks.
Thankyou will do!
What a stunningly beautiful result Trena!❤ You put so much love into your work. The combination of skills used in your repairs/ restorations amaze me but especially in this case. What a blessing to have such a gifted and generous teacher in your father.
Your client must be over-the-moon happy!🤩
Thank you so much!
Trena, you kill it doing challenging, difficult, labor-intensive, patient furniture repair and restorations...wow!
Absolutely unbelievable! I tell you each thing you challenge yourself to is better than when it was new! This is gorgeous! I can imagine your dad is thrilled as well to have you back in the shop! It truly was a God wink to be able to make that move back and I think it's where you were meant to be. Hopefully you are getting back to your horse riding some a bit as well when weather permits. I would love to watch your father at work, I know he is a magician when it comes to such, look at all he has taught you. I can only imagine his pride!
God bless you all and thank you for loving these beautiful old pieces and giving them a new chance or new life to be sure. The owners I am sure are beyond words when they see your work. Absolutely amazing!!!!
❤️❤️yes lots of horsey time. Mostly every day. I’m thinking of starting a blind horse training channel
How amazing that would be........truly amazing! I know if anyone could do so, you surely could. Your patience and stamina and tenacity to get the job accomplished would be a strong drive for you. Also a beautiful gift to share! God bless is you do take that forward leap as well. 🙂@@johnsfurniturerepair
I am flabbergasted! To think that a faux finish could look that authentic. Such a wonderful save..I!m a fan of really good faux finishes and you took this to the next level..
We started stripping an antique library table only to find that it was not tiger oak but a faux finish. It is a big peirce and I always wondered how it was cheaper to do all that graining by hand instead of oak veneer. You have solved the mystery. It was printed on. I would like to know more about printed finishes, as I have never heard of them before.
Yes they had rollers with dye stain. It was done rather quickly
Amazing! Going from being destined to the burn pile to being the most cherished piece in the home! The woodgrain on that piece is gorgeous!
Yes! Thank you!
I have three words for you: Knowledge, skill and patience! Remarkable restoration.
Maybe a little nutty. 😂 glad you're spending more time with your father. I'm sure he loves having you there with him.🙏
That piece really came out looking amazing. You're soooo talented. ❤
Thankyou!
You are a genius, a real master craftswoman!
WOW. You really are a restorer if you can bring one of those finishes back. Beautiful.
My little ones often spend time with me down in my shop as well - asking questions and being curious. I hope one day they too, develop a love for restoration and refinishing of beautiful pieces so they can share the knowledge and pass it on to their little ones as well! Beautifully restored Trena!
It’s the dream 🥰
Excellent work! I went to Mohawk touch-up school back in the 70s. I enjoyed it but I was really a gear head. I enjoy watching you do these miracles.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Your eye for matching and adjusting colours absolutely amazes me. It’s truly an impressive skill.
That piece looked really beautiful when you had worked your magic on it. Before you started, it looked (to my eye) to be only fit for the bonfire.
Thank you so much!
I have watched you for a while. I'm always in awe of the work you do to bring back a piece to it's original glory! Great job...
Thank you very much!
Trena, Your talents continue to amaze me! I'm glad you have the opportunity to continue learning from your father, he is truly a master of his craft.
You are a true professional to have even agreed to undertake this work. And the finished product is so amazing. I am in awe!
Thanks so much 😊
As a fan of faux finishes, I very much appreciate your care in this restoration. Bravo.
Thank you very much!
It doesn’t surprise me that there are so many comments. You can’t watch this without being overwhelmed by the dedication, artistry and craftsmanship. Kudos to you and to your dad.
Thankyou!
You have so much energy and such a wonderful relationship with your father... it all flows into you work which is great.
Thank you so much!
So glad you are with your family and still learning! Amazing restoration. Your attention to detail is what makes your finished piece look spectacular.
Thank you very much!
this girl is the best really at the top of her craft
I admire your great skill, & the kindness you've shown, to give back the life, the beauty of this handsome piece; lovely!
You are so kind
You did an amazing job on that piece! I hope your father can teach you more things. Can never,now enough💜
I hope so!
WOW, WOW, WOW!!! Gorgeous piece, thanks to your wonderful skills. Thank you for showing me how patience, persistence, and love of the piece of furniture brings these masterpieces.
You are so welcome!
Not only are you a great craftsman, you are a excellent artist also. Great job!
Thank you very much!
Trena, you are the absolute best ever at color work. I'm amazed at how beautiful the dresser looks now. You've got mad skills!
Thank you so much 🤗
I’m such a nerd. I LOVE watching restoration videos. They make my heart 🎶 sing.
Love your nerdiness then❤️❤️
Wow, what a beautiful transformation. You really were able to see thru that mess to re create a beautiful piece of furniture. Thank you!
Thankyou!
This is the most amazing restoration that I have ever seen you or anyone else do. I can't even imagine the amount of time you spent on this one.
Trena, you are a miracle worker.
Wow, what an eye! You truly have a gift, Trena! Beautiful!
Thank you! 😊
That was the most remarkable bit of color work I have ever seen! So informative and intertaining at the same time!
60 minutes of Trena magic, who needs Penn and Teller 😘
Such talent! Your father has taught you well. Another amazing job!
She is lovely, thanks to you!!
Wow, I can't believe how beautiful the end result is. Fantastic job. Very painstaking. Your touch-ups made me think of your restoration of that beautiful antique grandfather clock. You are a skilled lady.
Thank you so much!
That’s friggin amazing! I’ve seen several people just strip that faux wood grain right off, but you did the impossible and brought it back! It’s a show piece now, and I’m happy to see that style get saved.
I’ve been refinishing furniture for longer than you’ve been alive. Thanks for teaching me something new !
Happy to help! 😳😁
Unbelievable. You are are the best 💗. Your pieces of furniture is always stunning. Magical!
Trena is a magician. Wow.
You performed a miracle on this piece, Trena! Great job!!
Thank you so much!
I like that dark chocolate finish on it. It amazes me that the factory was able to put that printed finish on it. How they did that is beyond me.
I love the fact that you and your dad work together. I would give anything to have just one more day with my dad working side by side. This was an excellent video maybe it will inspire your children to go into the restoration business. The piece is gorgeous better than new. Thank you for sharing.👍
Thankyou!
I cannot believe how good it looks! You are a miracle worker. I'm sure the owner is amazed.
You are a magician! What a difference!!! It's beautiful!!
Thank you! Cheers!
Your dad can be very proud of the amazing craftsman you have become. Unbelievable!
Thank you very much!
Wow you turned a sad little ugly duckling into a beautiful swan Trena... you are a wonder and no doubt Dad is very proud of you.
Thankyou🥰
Holy crap, you just continue to blow me away. Words in the English language don't even do you justice. Craftsman, artisan, magician, and many more don't seem enough. Just incredible.
Thankyou
Trena .. i think this is the best project i have seen you do.. .. the way you were able to blend in the various colours into the grain .. your best effort yet .. i truly feel that since you have moved back home .. you have gone onto another level .. in my humble opinion .. you are an artist .. cant wait for the next project ..
Wow, thank you!
Hi, Trena, I'm Antique dealer and restore furniture from the UK, that is the best piece of furniture I have seen been restored on CZcams, I have to take my hat off to you girl, your brilliant at what you do, XXX
Thanks so much!
Wow Trina! You shoulde be so proud of your work!
Never boring. Wish I had of seen your shows before I attempted a dining table over sanding spot back in the lockdown days 😊😊😊😊
Wow Trena! Seriously, you never cease to amaze with the work that you do in repairing all of these pieces. Phenomenal work!
Thank you! Cheers!
Simply stunning. A restoration renaissance of a very old, tired piece. Your skills are astounding.
Thank you very much!
❤ You are a great artisan artist.
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I knew you would do an amazing restoration after last years clock.
To answer your question: Yes. You are nuts, but in an especially wonderful way!
This piece really shows how remarkable your work is. Truly a great job! Thanks for the video.
Thanks again!
That transformation was unbelievable!!!
Stunning !! I love your channel. If anyone can give furniture a second life it is you.
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I just love watching a furniture artist at work! Thankyou for teaching us so much.
You are so welcome!
I really enjoy watching you work with colour. An amazing transformation.
Thank you so much!
My meditation of the day is complete,thank you very much. Binni
Excellent job. Its beautiful again. Thank you Trina
You are so welcome
Awesome job! from "junk" to "gem"
I do wish my 75 year old hands were as steady as yours!!! Your touch up work is just killer!!!
Thanks!
When I saw this at the beginning, I thought, oh that belongs in the scrap heap. How do you work on something like that? When do you say, nope, no can do. I cannot believe what you did! Your dad taught you well! It’s just beautiful. You should be so proud of this! Great job!
Thankyou!
Incredible workmanship! Beautiful job. My favourite line was, “thank the Lord in heaven!,” a true prairie girl if ever there was one.❤
Lol
You are a wizard! Amazing job!
Thank you! Cheers!
OMG 🎉🎉🎉🎉you have done a stunning stunning job it looks new but old you have really saved this piece. I thought in the beginning that there was not a hope in hell of saving this piece but I must eat my words. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you! Cheers!
Very talented. Thank you, for all you do. I'm nuts for this restoration!
Thank you very much!
Another great restoration of what looked like trash when you started.
You're a superb craftsperson, an artist and you should be proud .
Thank you very much!
You're simply the best! Amazing restoration
You did the most amazing, beautiful restoration! You have such a gift. It’s absolutely lovely!
Thank you so much!
Your talent amazes me every time. Gorgeous
THAT, BEAUTIFUL TRENA, WAS AMAZING AND ALLOWED YOU TO SHOW YOUR TRUE TALENTS. THIS MAY BE UP THERE WITH YOUR CLOCK RESTORATION FROM A WHILE AGO, HAVING TO USE YOUR ARTISTIC AND USE OF PAINT ABILITIES. YOU SHOULD BE SO PROUD OF YOURSELF! MY GOODNESS.
Thankyou❤️
Here I am, 4 days late to the party and I just finished watching your video.
They need to come up with some more superlatives I can use - this labor of love surpasses all the words - wonderful, fantastic, amazing, incomparable - there are! Your patience and the way you paint each stroke as if you're listening for the piece to whisper directly to your brush, guiding it in the way it should go, is an incredible sight to witness.
There was quite a lot to be repaired, too, but the repairs paled in comparison to the restoration of that gorgeous faux tiger finish. In the end, it was a beautifully restored, mirrored dresser any woman of its original time would be proud to place in her home. As would any woman of any time since, today included. I'm inordinately pleased that you were so intent on restoring it. It has such a lovely shape and a real presence that's unusual in a small dresser. Thank you for returning it to better than its original glory.
BTW, you seem so contented in this video. It's a joy to see and feel you so peaceful. 🌸🩷🌸
Happy Leap Day!
What a lovely comment. Thankyou so much for taking the time so say such lovely things. ❤️❤️
Closest thing to real magic, bringing back the original design & attractiveness. Super effort & result !
Trena,
Only one word. OUTSTANDING!
You are the lord and savior of nostalgic pieces.
Lol oh dear
As someone who had shop for almost twenty years, I don’t think I ever achieved work done this well. The hard part is knowing when to stop and not over do it. You have mastered that here.
Thankyou!