Upcycling help!

[Scarlet]

Well I spotted an old wooden drawer(?) from a plan chest at a market on the weekend. It has perfect little compartments for my "bits and bobs" and will slide under my craft shelf for storage.



I would like to line the drawers with some coloured papers and maybe varnish it to keep it clean - I'll be storing jewellery findings and copper discs etc in it or maybe use it as a display when I do the school xmas fete.

Any advice on what to glue the paper on with? Im assuming one coat of clear varnish will do the job?

[Bren In Pots]

Scarlet they're called typesetter's, letterpress or printers, drawer/tray I've got one on my landing wall filled with bits and bobs. All I did with mine was to polish it but there's lots of ideas on google.

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=le...3cAP0Q_AUICSgC

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=ty...etter%27s+tray

[Scarlet]

Mine has a large split down the centre that's why I thought linng it might be a good idea. I love it. oH said I was ripped off for a tenner

[Bren In Pots]

Mines tiny compared to yours I'm feeling a bit envious. think i paid £5 for mine about 15 years ago.

[Scarlet]

That's lovely Bren! I've changed my mind now perhaps I should just give it a clean, sand and a varnish.

[Lumpy]

Olive oil rubbed into the wood (once it has had a bit of a clean) works wonders. It does not leave the wood sticky and brings up the natural beauty a treat. Dip a small cloth into a bown of the stuff and give it a go on the back to see whether you like the magic it can work.

[bearded bloke]

If you do go for lining it Scarlet, given it's for craft items you should do it in keeping, go to your hobby place get some Decoupage Glue & Varnish & a paper of your choice paste the tray, stick the paper on & paste the paper, job's a good 'un

[Jungle Jane]

If you wanted,you could use some wood filler in the gaps & sand it down then paint & varnish.

[Small pumpkin]

Love that Scarlet ( and Bren ). I would give it the TLC it needs. Sanding, painting/varnishing.it will look stunning when it's done. If it is going to be dual purpose storage and display. I would cut out bits of black felt ( or similar) to line it with for display purposes, but have them removable for when it's just in storage use.