Wicker trunk help please!

radharc · **Posted: 27-10-2014 , 06:45 PM** #1

Hi Guys,
I have recently been given a wicker & brass trunk,I have sorted out the brass issues,but the trunk itself is in need to some TLC!,it is unravelling in places & different colours due to wear & tear.Any ideas how to bring it back to life it would be much appreciated.

thanks Radharc

radharc · **Posted: 28-10-2014 , 06:15 PM** #2

okidoki · **Posted: 29-10-2014 , 12:33 PM** #3

check out reloved - Ursula is the lady she is based in Trim and has the most fabulous ideas! She has a facebook page and website http://www.re-loved.net/

the trunk is fab, i'm looking for something similar for kids room.

radharc · **Posted: 29-10-2014 , 08:45 PM** #4

Quote:

Originally Posted by okidoki

check out reloved - Ursula is the lady she is based in Trim and has the most fabulous ideas! She has a facebook page and website http://www.re-loved.net/

the trunk is fab, i'm looking for something similar for kids room.

Hi thanks for that,will contact Ursula,I know her stuff,she offers fabulous courses !!

king brian · **Posted: 01-11-2014 , 02:10 PM** #5

for a quick fix-use the narrow nozzle of the hover to remove as much dust as possible, then dip a small brush in diluted white spirits on darker areas to even up colour tones. I tried this on a 56yr old wicker chair with great success. Good luck.

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	Posted: 27-10-2014 , 06:45 PM #1
radharc Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny Posts: 102	Wicker trunk help please! Hi Guys, I have recently been given a wicker & brass trunk,I have sorted out the brass issues,but the trunk itself is in need to some TLC!,it is unravelling in places & different colours due to wear & tear.Any ideas how to bring it back to life it would be much appreciated. thanks Radharc Attached Images

	Posted: 28-10-2014 , 06:15 PM #2
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	Posted: 29-10-2014 , 12:33 PM #3
okidoki Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Trim, Co. Meath Posts: 115	check out reloved - Ursula is the lady she is based in Trim and has the most fabulous ideas! She has a facebook page and website http://www.re-loved.net/ the trunk is fab, i'm looking for something similar for kids room.

	Posted: 01-11-2014 , 02:10 PM #5
king brian Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: dublin Posts: 9	for a quick fix-use the narrow nozzle of the hover to remove as much dust as possible, then dip a small brush in diluted white spirits on darker areas to even up colour tones. I tried this on a 56yr old wicker chair with great success. Good luck.