À propos
Find joy in giving distressed or unwanted furniture a new lease of life and learn how to turn catalogue furniture into bespoke signature pieces. Create perfectly customized furnishings that are designed specifically with the space in mind.
In this step-by-step course, filled with ideas of how to restore furniture for profit, you will learn everything you need to know about turning furniture from plain and unwanted to unique and adored. Whether you want to transform your home into a space you love, or start making more money, this course is the perfect creative companion for you.
What you will learn:
- How to restore and refresh furniture for profit
- The best places to find pieces
- How to prepare and paint furniture
- How to wax to create a beautiful finish
Conditions requises
Trendimi courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Leçons
Module 1: Let’s Get Started!
- Meet Christina, a furniture painting veteran and popular YouTuber
- Your course overview
- The wonderful world of painted furniture
- Essential supplies you need to paint your first piece
- Types of paint finishes and top coat options
Module 2: First Steps: Painting Furniture
- Important steps for prepping furniture
- Applying a basic hand painted finish
- Achieving a smooth, modern finish
- Applying a textured, expressive finish
- Incorporating stains into your painted pieces
Module 3: Sealing And Protecting Painted Furniture
- Choosing the right sealer for your piece
- Applying clear wax for a great finish
- Protection with water based clear coats
- Beautiful finishes with natural wax or hemp oil
Module 4: Transforming Furniture With Embellishments
- Distressing furniture to give it an aged look
- Using colored waxes to add depth
- Applying gilding wax to add shimmer
- Dry brushing to highlight details
- Adding a wash of color for a two toned look
Module 5: Making Great Money Selling Painted Furniture
- Finding furniture to sell and negotiating a fair price
- How to take pictures and market your furniture
- How to sell painted furniture for profit
- What to charge clients for commissioned pieces
- Thank you and goodbye
Carrière
A qui s'adresse ce cours ?
- Anyone who wants to upcycle old furniture to create a unique look for their home
- Zero wasters and anyone wanting to lead a more sustainable lifestyle
- Furniture flippers and dumpster divers
- Crafters and DIYers wanting to add to their creative skills
- Interior designers and property renovators
Opportunités de carrière
There has never never been a better time to launch an eco-friendly business selling recycled furniture. Start a side gig restoring furniture and sell to second hand stores, at flea markets or online, or perhaps work for clients who commission your services. This creative hobby could quickly become a new source of income.
Certification
You will be required to complete each lesson in full, and answer exams at the end of each course module. If your pass rate exceeds 55% on each exam then you are eligible to access a certificate of achievement or other accreditation options to recognize your achievement.
Most of our courses will earn you credits through Continuing Education (CE) / Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CE/CPD points are accepted and recognized by professional member bodies and academic institutions across the US and internationally.
All courses are accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (www.icoes.org).
When successfully completing a course, students can choose to purchase an ICOES certificate that recognizes the achievement, from this third-party institution.
Creator
Christina Muscari
Expertise: Furniture Artist
Christina Muscari of Pretty Distressed has been painting and refinishing furniture for herself, clients, and for sale for over 7 years. She is a furniture artist, which means she takes old, outdated pieces of furniture that she turns into brand new creations with furniture paint. She runs a YouTube channel with over 8 million views and became a YouTube Silver Creator Award recipient in 2020 when she reached 100K subscribers on her channel. She has taught novices how to take their old furniture and turn them into showpieces for their homes.
Fix Up and Flip Furniture
343 étudiants. Accrédité par ICOES. Certifié par CPD.
343 étudiants.
Accrédité par ICOES.
Certifié par CPD.
À propos
Find joy in giving distressed or unwanted furniture a new lease of life and learn how to turn catalogue furniture into bespoke signature pieces. Create perfectly customized furnishings that are designed specifically with the space in mind.
In this step-by-step course, filled with ideas of how to restore furniture for profit, you will learn everything you need to know about turning furniture from plain and unwanted to unique and adored. Whether you want to transform your home into a space you love, or start making more money, this course is the perfect creative companion for you.
What you will learn:
- How to restore and refresh furniture for profit
- The best places to find pieces
- How to prepare and paint furniture
- How to wax to create a beautiful finish
Conditions requises
Trendimi courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Leçons
Module 1: Let’s Get Started!
- Meet Christina, a furniture painting veteran and popular YouTuber
- Your course overview
- The wonderful world of painted furniture
- Essential supplies you need to paint your first piece
- Types of paint finishes and top coat options
Module 2: First Steps: Painting Furniture
- Important steps for prepping furniture
- Applying a basic hand painted finish
- Achieving a smooth, modern finish
- Applying a textured, expressive finish
- Incorporating stains into your painted pieces
Module 3: Sealing And Protecting Painted Furniture
- Choosing the right sealer for your piece
- Applying clear wax for a great finish
- Protection with water based clear coats
- Beautiful finishes with natural wax or hemp oil
Module 4: Transforming Furniture With Embellishments
- Distressing furniture to give it an aged look
- Using colored waxes to add depth
- Applying gilding wax to add shimmer
- Dry brushing to highlight details
- Adding a wash of color for a two toned look
Module 5: Making Great Money Selling Painted Furniture
- Finding furniture to sell and negotiating a fair price
- How to take pictures and market your furniture
- How to sell painted furniture for profit
- What to charge clients for commissioned pieces
- Thank you and goodbye
Carrière
A qui s'adresse ce cours ?
- Anyone who wants to upcycle old furniture to create a unique look for their home
- Zero wasters and anyone wanting to lead a more sustainable lifestyle
- Furniture flippers and dumpster divers
- Crafters and DIYers wanting to add to their creative skills
- Interior designers and property renovators
Opportunités de carrière
There has never never been a better time to launch an eco-friendly business selling recycled furniture. Start a side gig restoring furniture and sell to second hand stores, at flea markets or online, or perhaps work for clients who commission your services. This creative hobby could quickly become a new source of income.
Certification
You will be required to complete each lesson in full, and answer exams at the end of each course module. If your pass rate exceeds 55% on each exam then you are eligible to access a certificate of achievement or other accreditation options to recognize your achievement.
Most of our courses will earn you credits through Continuing Education (CE) / Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CE/CPD points are accepted and recognized by professional member bodies and academic institutions across the US and internationally.
All courses are accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (www.icoes.org).
When successfully completing a course, students can choose to purchase an ICOES certificate that recognizes the achievement, from this third-party institution.
Creator
Christina Muscari
Expertise: Furniture Artist
Christina Muscari of Pretty Distressed has been painting and refinishing furniture for herself, clients, and for sale for over 7 years. She is a furniture artist, which means she takes old, outdated pieces of furniture that she turns into brand new creations with furniture paint. She runs a YouTube channel with over 8 million views and became a YouTube Silver Creator Award recipient in 2020 when she reached 100K subscribers on her channel. She has taught novices how to take their old furniture and turn them into showpieces for their homes.
