Flea Market Finds & How to Restore Them

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Browse in these pages to get the practical answers to the most frequently asked questions about what checks to make before purchasing from flea markets, which techniques to try when renovating your treasure, and how best to use the item in your décor. Each chapter covers a different material, from glass, ceramics, and metal to textiles, leather, wood, and stone. If you need to know how to look after lace, the smartest method for storing vintage clothes, whether you can create a floor out of those old boards you've salvaged, how to repair marquetry, or what to do with that fabulous collection of Victorian cards, here are your answers!