1 We were very happy when this little fella appeared on our doorstep – what a cutie. Found in the hands of a scrap-happy husband en route to the dump, he was rescued and re-routed to us.
2 Nasty looking splintered seat – not bottom friendly – fill, sand and paint. Seat sporting some unsightly stains (less said about these the better) – recover with jolly polka dot vinyl, and add a little more padding while we we’re at it.
3 Other than this, the lad is in pretty good nick. We gave him a rub down with some fine wire wool and our magic potion, note this down it’s a winner: 1/3 white spirit, 1/3 methylated spirits, 1/3 linseed oil, pour into a jam jar and shake. This handy little mix will revive and restore just about any finish you care to rub it on. Buff to a velvety sheen.
4 And that’s about all it took. Tempting to touch up the worn paintwork on his face, but really, that’s all part of his charm. Love him to bits.If you’re harbouring a loved but unlovely toy or heirloom – why not send it our way for a bit of TLC? Send us some pics and we’ll get back to you with some ideas. Email us at info@aliceandemma.com
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What a wonderful transformation – any child would love to own this beautiful rocking horse, well done – we so live in a throw away world, nice to see re-cycling at its best. Recommend to all our friends.
Regards
Kathy Layzell.