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Welcome
I am happy you have found us
WARNING - this is a very addictive place to be.
Take your time and have fun browsing the 'shop' tab with the beautiful range of upcycling products I have on offer.
For inspiration view 'Past Projects' and if you want to purchase a one off upcycled piece then 'Furniture' is where you want to go. I have recently added a 'Decor' section.
For Christchurch & Canterbury peeps there are a range of workshops to choose from on Saturday mornings.
Karen
Browse the Make Me Pretty Upcycling range of furniture, accessories, paint and finishing touches: transfers, stencils, decoupage papers and weaves, metallic paint, leaf & rub'n'buff, the awesome Cling on brushes - either online - or if you are from Christchurch, come and visit me in my Mt Pleasant show room.
For Sale: Furniture + Decor Items
A range of small and large items currently in stock. This changes regularly, so make sure you check often :)
prep mate 3 Sander
This marvelous sander comes with an interface (allowing you to sand curves) and sanding mesh in 3 different grades.
If you work on furniture with rounded edges – this is the tool for you!
If you work on furniture with square insets – this is the tool for you!
If your arms get tired after a lot of sanding – this is the tool for you!
If you restore furniture back to natural wood – this is the tool for you!
If you work on furniture with rounded edges – this is the tool for you!
If you work on furniture with square insets – this is the tool for you!
If your arms get tired after a lot of sanding – this is the tool for you!
If you restore furniture back to natural wood – this is the tool for you!
Artisan Mineral Paint
Artisan Mineral Paint is a premium quality decorative paint that combines tradition, technology and advanced pigments. It is a primer, blocker and paint all in one, making your job easy. There's an in-built sealer and UV protection so colours won't fade, even outdoors. Water resistant, washable and easy to apply, it dries to a stunning smooth satin/low sheen finish that can be distressed for a vintage look or left for a more contemporary vibe.
C & M Mineral Paint
Carts & Millie Boutique Furniture Paint is a water-based, very low VOC MINERAL PAINT for furniture and home décor. A velvety-smooth, durable chalky finish; it adheres to your surface with minimal preparation, without compromising on superior coverage. Allergy and Asthma Friendly | self-levelling | Self Sealing | Water Resistant
High Quality Cling On brushes
Designed by a professional painter and handmade in Holland, Cling On! brushes feature soft and durable DuPont synthetic filaments fully locked in epoxy cement to minimize shedding, a stainless steel ferrule and a beechwood handle.
Extremely strong – but still gentle!
Extreme durability
Best shape retention
Can be used with all water based products
Excellent cleanability
Superb cutting in
Better coverage with a smoother finish
Fast and easy
Extremely strong – but still gentle!
Extreme durability
Best shape retention
Can be used with all water based products
Excellent cleanability
Superb cutting in
Better coverage with a smoother finish
Fast and easy
Primers: white, grey & dark
Artisan Quick Prep Primer is a waterbased stain and tannin blocker. Quick drying, it allows you to get maximum adhesion to slick surfaces as well as blocking tannin, stains and odours. Available in 500ml in white, grey & dark.
Applying Quick Prep Primer under Artisan Mineral Paint gives whites more opacity and gives both bright & dark colours more vibrancy, reducing the number of coats required.
Applying Quick Prep Primer under Artisan Mineral Paint gives whites more opacity and gives both bright & dark colours more vibrancy, reducing the number of coats required.
High quality mylar stencils
Over 100 to choose from in a range of sizes, prices and themes. Something for everyone.
Water-based Wood Stains
2 brands are available - Artisan and Carts & Millie.
Both are a 1-step stain and sealer that can be used to stain and seal raw timber, refresh precoated timber or even as a glaze over painted finishes. VOC free and virtually odourless, Stain & Seal can be applied with a damp sponge, brush or short nap roller.
Both are a 1-step stain and sealer that can be used to stain and seal raw timber, refresh precoated timber or even as a glaze over painted finishes. VOC free and virtually odourless, Stain & Seal can be applied with a damp sponge, brush or short nap roller.
Range of Support Products
On this page you will find all the useful extras you need with painting, stenciling, applying decoupage weaves, resins & clays for moulds, artist brushes for those fiddly bits or touch ups etc.
I use most of these products daily, and highly recommend them.
I use most of these products daily, and highly recommend them.
Water-based Matt Poly Varnish
Artisan Poly Varnish is a super tough non yellowing water based polyurethane sealer for painted and timber surfaces.
Perfect over paint for a tough protective coat and ideal for high traffic areas.
Also perfect to seal special finished such as faux marble and rust where a matte finish is required.
Available in 200ml & 500 ml jars.
It is recommended that you dilute the first coat with 20% water for the best finish (making your jar last longer).
Perfect over paint for a tough protective coat and ideal for high traffic areas.
Also perfect to seal special finished such as faux marble and rust where a matte finish is required.
Available in 200ml & 500 ml jars.
It is recommended that you dilute the first coat with 20% water for the best finish (making your jar last longer).
Papillon rub-on transfers
All 22 x 30 cm - a large range of either single images, or sets of images for larger items.
Hokus Pokus transfers
A large range for you to choose from - including Petite 3-packs, silver or gold foil transfers, and large transfers
Decoupage Weaves/Fibre
I stock 2 brands: "It's Not Paper" and Hokus Pokus. These weaves (AKA fibre) DO NOT bubble, crease or tear, and you apply and seal with any good water based varnish.
Decoupage tissue papers
These decoupage tissue papers come in a range of themes and sizes (from S to XL)
Metallic Paint ~ water based
Awesome water based metallic paint in a range of beautiful colours.
Here you will also find:
* Metallic Leaf
* Leaf Size
* Rub'n'Buff
Here you will also find:
* Metallic Leaf
* Leaf Size
* Rub'n'Buff
Rub'n'Buff
Perfect for changing the look of old drawer pulls or for use on mirror frames, stencils etc.
Hemp Oil + Salve
Organic wood hemp oil for use on raw or painted timber to nourish, seal & protect. Salve has similar products - both all natural products.
Cleaning products
This step is such an important one. I stock 3 amazing products:
* Quick Prep - to leave your piece squeaky clean and ready to prime & paint
* Prep Pads - a set of 4 pads to use wet for cleaning or dry for sanding
* Brush Soap - keep your precious brushes clean, conditioned and smelling sweet!
* Quick Prep - to leave your piece squeaky clean and ready to prime & paint
* Prep Pads - a set of 4 pads to use wet for cleaning or dry for sanding
* Brush Soap - keep your precious brushes clean, conditioned and smelling sweet!
Moulds ~ large & small
Silicone Moulds that can be used with resin or clay.
A range of sizes - so you can start with a smaller mould like the ones shown to see how you like them. But I must warn you, moulds are addictive.
A range of sizes - so you can start with a smaller mould like the ones shown to see how you like them. But I must warn you, moulds are addictive.
Raised Stencil Medium
Artisan Emboss is a thick, fine textured flexible acrylic paste suitable for creating, restoration and repair. Use Emboss to create 3D raised stencils, repair cosmetic defects in furniture and provide texture. Dries to a flexible tough finish that can be sanded smooth. 400ml pot.
Very easy to use!
Very easy to use!
Resin & Clay for moulds
In addition to the 10 minute Amazing Casting Resin, I also stock clay and all the tools that will help you create your moulds.
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