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Packing Tape Marquetry from Johan Bruninx

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This unique collection of furniture uses brown, matte, packing tape to refinish damaged pieces of furniture. In his graduation show at Design Academy Eindhoven, Johan Bruninx used intricate patterns to completely reinvent abused furniture...

 
 

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Similar to marquetry, the tape takes the place of a thin veneer. By carefully covering the entire surface of the furniture, it becomes "new" again. This is an economical and crafty way to save damaged pieces. Via: dezeen.

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WOW!

posted by ChrisToronto on 2008-01-22 16:06:41
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Bloody brilliant!!!

posted by Cate on 2008-01-22 16:12:09
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Are they clear-coated afterward?

posted by Michael on 2008-01-22 16:13:35
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wow

posted by mjoe on 2008-01-22 16:15:52
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I remember back in the seventies doing this with masking tape and shoe polish. Nothing this intricate, but it brings back memories.

posted by streepyj on 2008-01-22 16:32:39
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groovy reindeer in hightops.

posted by 212gretchen on 2008-01-22 18:16:38
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supercool!

posted by carol on 2008-01-23 08:05:41
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I have a scratched glass coffee table top. I wonder if I can do this myself. Hmm....

posted by Valerie on 2008-01-23 09:38:40
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