Art of renovation
How makers and craft organisations are using social media effectively
This is an excellent guide for artisans on how to best promote their work through social networks by craftscouncil.org.uk Craft is becoming increasingly visible in the social media sphere: makers, retailers, galleries and craft organisations are embracing Facebook,...
Italian Doors Portray
The Lithuanian photographer Marius Virbickas portrayed several doors during his trips in Italy. He did accidentally capture one of our objects of interest.
ALTER NOVUM in Krakow
Visit this inspiring workshop run by a young artisan. It may change your perception of a ‘typical’ master of woodwork renovation. Alter Novum specializes in conservation/restoration of antique furniture and Boulle type clocks. The firm also offer many services...
Jewel of Tuscany
http://nomadsmagazine.com/style/the-jewel-of-tuscany/
Renovation of 60 years old commode
Na początku trzeba było usunąć liczne zadrapania i uzupełnić ubytki, zeszlifować stary lakier do surowego stanu i zaszpachlować dziury.
(At the beginning it was necessary to remove numerous scratches and make up losses, to grind the old varnish to the raw state and patch the holes.)
Restoration in Decorated Ceilings
It's really important to know how to take care of such an art work...
Blog on antique furniture
Definitely a website to be recommended as besides blogging space it includes a lot of useful information on different epochs and styles, the processes of renovation of wooden objects of artistic and historic value and a lot of suggestions for further study (books,...
Renovated Wooden Doors
During the Study Visit in Florence, the students will have the opportunity to admire several renovated doors like this one...
RestaurArs
See this beautiful and resourceful site on the art of restoration Their Facebook page is a good starting point for explorations of various cultural heritage and arts venues around the world
Restored Wooden Shutter
Look at this wooden shutter before and after the intervention of the restorer. It's amazing how is possible to give new life and appearance to objects badly ruined by the time and atmospheric agents.
Ceiling – A good example of restoration
A good example of ceiling restoration. In the pictures, a coffered ceiling in pine with several layers of lime, before restoration and after. What a nice work!
Door – Via della Vigna Nuova, Florence
There are many front doors in Florence renovated (maybe just preserved?) this way – in natural color, without cover painting. I think it is a best way of restoring and presenting wooden things.