Most often the color palette that we associate with history is limited to black and white only. But have you ever imagined what did people, their outfits and backgrounds look like in real life - in color? Members of this one group on reddit, called r/ColorizedHistory, sure have: they pick historic photos that we have only seen in black and white, and bring them back to life by digitally coloring them.
17 amazing photo restoration samples showing colourising, restoration and recreation of missing pieces to stimulate your senses
This article explores the best methods for restoring a wood or cast iron garden bench.
RV Paint Ideas – If you’ve been living in RV or been traveling with it a lot, the…
Hey guys, welcome to 2021. Hope it's treating you well! This year is off to an exciting start because after ONE WHOLE YEAR (how?) we have finally completed our vintage camper remodel. For a little background - we bought this camper in 2019 for $600 with the plan to maybe turn it into a photo booth, maybe just a camper? Honestly we didn't think that we would even have time to touch it in 2020 because we were so busy with our photo booth business - Lamphouse Photo Co. WELP. With all events and weddings canceled in March 2020 we started work on our 1968 Play Mor 140. AND! We documented the entire process on our YouTube channel: Trailer Trash to Treasure Which, (woo-hoo) just passed 1k subscribers! We worked on the camper every week and finished it almost exactly a year from when we started. Here's the before tour: First the exterior. Oof. Poor guy had been given the rattle can mossy oak treatment and it was doing his cute shape NO favors. Next up, the "kitchen" BIG USE OF QUOTATION MARKS THERE ; ) What's there to say, it was basically gone. Disintegrated. Like the little scalloped edge on the cabinet though so style points for that I guess. Here's the dinette that would fold down into a bed: The other ~bed~ Would you sleep there? So we got to work with the help of my dad, Dave and mom, Connie and demolished the interior first: We then took it down to the frame, rebuilt the walls, ceiling, stripped the skin and repainted the exterior and ta-da, here's the final product: The kitchen after: I think the kitchen might be my favorite part of the camper. We installed a new faucet, built upper and lower cabinets, added a water pump and water system and new hardware of course. Next up, the front "dinette" We ended up opting for storage and turned the dinette into a permanent couch/bed. We're tent campers and we usually eat outside on a picnic table so we didn't think we would spend the time to convert it back and forth every day from a dinette to a bed. And finally, the bedroom: Did I say the kitchen was my favorite? Maybe this is? Idk, I love it all. Simon is a big fan of the big, fluffy bed: The bed converts back into a couch area during the day to add a tiny amount of floor space, access to under the bed storage, and a nice seating area for meals or relaxing. If you want to see how we rebuilt, repainted, re-everything'd this whole camper from the very beginning please head over to our YouTube channel Trailer Trash to Treasure and click the 'Start From the Beginning Playlist' We have another awesome project starting in a few weeks so hit that subscribe button and follow along on our next adventure! Until then, Keep Smiling! Exterior Green Paint Exterior Pink Paint Interior Upper Cabinet Paint Interior Lower Cabinet Paint Interior Wall Paint Kitchen faucet Hardware (pulls & knobs) Backsplash stickers Box Cushion Tutorial Drop Cloth Shade Tutorial Flooring Lights
FotoAutomat restores vintage analog photo booths and redeploys them around Europe, mostly in Paris. There are less than fif
You guys know how much I love gallery walls. All different parts of my home have been turned into gallery walls. Normally I go pretty large scale with my gallery walls but this is the perfect gallery wall for a small space. In our office reveal , I shared a shot of this layered gallery and you guys have wanted to know how to recreate it ever since! The supplies you need for this DIY are the frames you want to use, regular nails, extra long nails, and a hot glue gun. The amount of nails & extra long nails
When it comes to restoring vintage paper prints, foxing buildup on the paper can be a major obstacle. Foxing is a common type of mildew found on vintage paper that has been sitting for long periods of time. It can start building up in as short as a few months, and continue damaging paper for years to come.
Do you wonder what to do with old photographs? This easy DIY idea will help you add vintage artwork to your home in no time for little cost.
I am starting my new caravan makeover project with a clear out. If you didn’t see my first blog post about my new caravan please read back over my blog post a couple of days ago on 14th Augus…
As we said the last post, we have finished painting the outside, just in time for our little summer camping trip! We have a few photos... Remember to check back here now and again to follow the progress of the inside! The girls enjoying themselves!
The day after Thanksgiving my family and I made the trek to visit my grandparents. They live about an hour away from our home, unfortunat...
The bike is finished!
Welcome to Land Cruiser of the day! This Blog & Photo gallery is a place for Toyota Land Cruiser owners and enthusiasts to enjoy their favorite Toyota Land Cruiser rig and stories! We post new Toyota Land Cruiser pictures and stories each week. Feel free to submit your rig to be the next Toyota Land Cruiser of the day!
Gibson Les Paul Guitar Patent Art on Canvas. Invented by Theodore McCarty. Patent was issued by the United States Patent Office on August 2, 1955. Stretched, Framed & Ready to hang. No need to spend a fortune on custom framing. This vintage patent art has been restored and digitally enhanced while maintaining integrity of the original document. Patent prints are a wonderful way to own a piece of history and display your favorite inventions and interests in your home or office, or make a great gift for your rockstar and loved ones. Looking for other Framed Patent Prints? Simply, Let me know what you're looking for.Looking for a particular patent print? Message us, chances are one is available.
Beautiful 1930s summer pinafore jumpsuit pattern. Wide culotte pants, sleeveless top with low cut back and button closure at center back. This pattern has been fully restored on industry grade software, printed pattern pieces feature both English and French directions. Please see second photo in listing for fabric suggestions, corresponding body measurements and yardage requirements. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ You will receive a high quality reproduction with full scale pattern pieces printed on white paper. This is a clean, computer drafted file printed to actual size. Instructions are included. Lady Marlowe 2022. All rights reserved. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Thank you for looking and please add me to your favorites to see updates! https://www.etsy.com/shop/LadyMarlowePatterns
An eye-popping restoration of a 1964 Astroflyte Shasta trailer -- you've gotta see this gorgeous chrome and aqua beauty!
Orange crush.
𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐓 | instantly download, then print, and frame this rare vintage poster for the dog lover. 5 high resolution JPG image files included in the following sizes ⬇︎ ◆ 5x7" ◆ 8x10" ◆ 9x12" ◆ 11x14" ◆ 16x20" 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝, 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭, 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞, 𝐄𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲! Our vintage printable artwork is carefully restored to maintain the desirable imperfections of the originals while honoring their color palette. We only deliver high-resolution, artistically minded restorations that print beautifully / We exclusively offer high-resolution restorations that are artistically crafted, resulting in stunning prints. 𝐓𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤, 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐲: Download the files to your computer. You can print them at home, your local photo center or use a professional local or online printing service. Use fine art premium paper (matte or semi-matte) or canvas for an authentic vintage feel. Your artwork will be accessible after purchase in your Etsy Profile > Purchases and Reviews. 'Guest' users will receive an automated email from Etsy containing download links (check your Spam/Trash folders, or the Social/Promotions tabs if using Gmail). 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦 𝐎𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 / 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐬 We can prepare a custom order if you want to change the size or file type (JPG to PDF, for example). Send us a message here on Etsy before finishing the order so we can review the image/s and ensure the change can be completed. 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐔𝐬𝐞 Retroknack files are for personal use only. You are not allowed to share this digital file with anyone or reproduce this artwork in any form, and you are not allowed to alter it, to later use it for resale. This is not a physical item. Nothing is shipped or emailed. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠: https://www.etsy.com/shop/retroknack?ref=seller-platform-mcnav 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Retroknack#faq
Take a look at Hunter, a vintage caravan restoration that transformed him from a very sad state of disrepair into a chic and comfortable van.
Our botanical and bird prints each come in three sizes: 5x7, 8x10, and 11x14. Our fish prints also come in 3 sizes, but slightly different: 6x9, 9x12, and 12x16. These prints are all available plain, matted, and framed with or without mats, with the exception that 5x7 and 6x9 are not available framed without mats. About Frame Sizes Frames are designated and referred to by the size of their opening, NOT by their outside dimensions. This is the industry convention and makes standardizing frames easier. An 8x10 frame is an 8x10 frame is an 8x10 frame, regardless of whether the frame molding is half an inch wide or 3" wide. Any frame described as an 8x10 has an opening sized to fit an 8x10 print or photo perfectly. Print Size Matted Size No Mat/Frame* Mat/Frame* 5x7 8x10 N/A 8x10 8x10 11x14 8x10 11x14 11x14 16x20 11x14/13x16 16x20 6x9 9x12 N/A 9x12 9x12 12x16 9x12 12x16 12x16 16x20 12x16 16x20 *Add 2" to each number to calculate outside frame dimensions for our frames. If using your own frame, add 2x its molding width to each number. How much Wall Space? To know the true amount of wall space a framed print will occupy, you must add the width of the frame molding on all sides to the standard designated size of the frame. The molding width of all the frames we sell is approximately 1". Therefore, you must add 2" (1" left and right, 1" top and bottom) to each dimension to get the finished size: 8x10 is really 10x12, 11x14 is really 13x16, 16x20 is really 18x22, etc.
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Waar te beginnen als je spullen van een dierbare moet opruimen? Journalist Catelijne Elzes geeft tips om het proces draaglijker en makkelijker te maken.
If you like the idea of a classic Beetle but are a little put off by potential work needed on a vintage model, then this restored 1970s Volkswagen Beetle
ALAP uitst gootst AG Stahlform510Ü, plaatst, wit, (bxd) 510x360mm
French made Peugeot Mixte restored by Commuter Cycles with a combination of old and new parts. - Re chromed fork and bars - Re Painted frame and upper fork legs with new decals - Original fenders and rack, headset and Mafac 'Racer' brakes - Velo Orange French threaded BB - Velo Orange Porteur cranks - Brooks saddle and VO leather bar tape - Velocity rims and Schwalbe tyres For Hamish and his wife's 10 year anniversary.....Congratulations
Woodworkers Justin and Kathleen Brady from Bell Buckle, Tennessee, transformed a 1976 GMC Motorhome into a mobile dwelling to be used for weekend getaways and their annual pilgrimage out west.
Contexte : Le jardin est tout en restanques dans un creux au pied des Alpilles entouré de la…
A personal photo organizer helps her mother sort and digitize her entire collection of family photos. Here's how she did it. Tips from Simply In Order and The Photo Organizers.
1952 Vagabond 262 (29' Overall) Asking $43,000.00 Restoration Pictures 1952 Vagabond 262 (29' Overall) Asking $43,000.00
I posted about the 3 vintage Singers that followed me home a couple of weeks ago; now I thought I'd give a step-by-step of how I do a basic clean up on one of the full-size ladies. My techniques have been gleaned from research at places like the Yahoo Vintage Singers group, David McCallum's Featherweight DVDs & books, various posters at Pattern Review, and lots of experimentation on the old machines that have found their way to my house. Some of those experiments were not so successful - like rubbing your machine down with Gojo = epic fail, or dunking an entire machine in a tub of kerosene = epic waste of time, energy and $$$ (yes, people actually DO recommend those techniques!). Folks do have their own favorite products & methods; what follows works for me. :-) Here's Gabrielle - the machines belonged to a French woman, so they all got French names. (....yes, of course I name my machines. Don't you?). She's the 1926 66 as she looked when she came in the door. Well, actually, this is after I removed her from her treadle cabinet, which needs way more refurbishing than she did, but that's another story.... She really wasn't too bad - lots of dust, a little rust, a few scratches & some grimey areas, hand wheel was sticky, but I saw no serious issues, and the decals were really in very good shape. And hey, it's a treadle! A totally mechanical workhorse - not even any electrical wires to give concern! It's hard to find an unfixable surprise with one of these beauties :) Here are the tools of the trade that I use: Start with an old towel or cloth as your work surface. Then, clockwise from left: OXO Brite (the way cheaper version of OxyClean) to clean up the metal bits. Maguiar's Scratch X - Fabulous first step to remove those fine scratches and built up grime. A good Carnauba Wax WD-40 - Good cleaner for the gears & moving metal bits inside the machine (more about this later) Sewing Machine Oil. Rags Sewing Machine Lube (Necessary for a machine w/ a motor - I didn't use any on this one) Screw Drivers. Other ingredients that didn't make it into the pic: Q-tips, small cleaning brush, tweezers, little bowls to hold all the little bits as you remove them, a camera or piece of paper to document any parts you dismantle until you know by heart which little spring & screw goes where, a good non-scratch Metal Polish, and a good manual for whatever machine you're working on. By the way, even if you have the original manual for your machine, go check this site out for great, picture-heavy service manuals. I have all of the info printed out for every model I own, and it is indispensable!: Tools for Self Reliance I seriously can't recommend this site highly enough! Here's Gabrielle's gorgeous spoked hand wheel - there's something about these old spoked wheels - I just love them! : OK, let's get started! Step one is to dust her off - you can even do a wipe down with some gentle dish soap if you have a really grimy baby on your hands. I then go straight to the metal bits, & start removing them. USE THE RIGHT SIZE SCREWDRIVER. Sorry for shouting, but this is how screws get stripped - make sure your screwdriver slot is a match for the slot in the screw - life will be so much easier if you just get into the habit of doing this right off the bat. Need I add the infamous phrase "Ask me how I know?" ;D Oh, and a note about vintage Singer screws: each one is unique & unusual, and you will NOT find a replacement in a hardware store. In fact, the only place to find a replacement for a missing screw is off another vintage Singer. Translation: do NOT lose your screws! I usually start by simply removing the bobbin cover plates. What you find under here will tell you a lot about how well the machine was maintained. Remove any threads & fluff that you find with your tweezers & brush. I give this area a good blast with WD-40 & let it do its thing with all the gunk that is invariably built up here. Then I'll wipe it down, removing any excess WD-40. A note on WD-40: This is is NOT a substitute for SM oil, but it is perfectly safe to use on your metal parts. It's an excellent cleaner - just don't get it on any rubber bits, & wipe up any excess. Once I have the bobbin area cleaned, I'll start removing all of the other metal parts. Remove the hand wheel by unscrewing the chrome disc in the center. There are a number of different bobbin winder types. If you have one that looks like this, PROCEED WITH CAUTION! There are a few types that have a spring which will fly across the room as soon as it's released. When it does this, go find it (You're doing this in daylight, right?) Then curse a bit when you realize you have no clue just how, exactly, it fit into the slots & holes that it just sprang out of. Don't worry, you'll figure it out. Eventually. Can you see the little spring just behind that forked bit? The bit that looks like cute lil bunny ears (but is really devil's horns in disguise?) That's the spring I'm talking about. Just so's you know.... Here are the removed metal pieces, which are ready for their spa soak. Face plate, back plate, bobbin cover plates, tension parts (this is another section to document as you dismantle it, and/or have good manual pictures to follow), the hand wheel parts, and lots of little screws. I kept all of the bobbin winder parts completely separate in this case. Plop some OXO Brite into a bowl that's large enough to hold all of your metal bits, (JUST the metal bits...don't add anything that has lacquer.....and, um.....don't ask me how I know about that one either.....), add boiling water, then let your metal bits soak for 10-20 minutes. Remove the metal bits, rinse them THOROUGHLY, then dry them - THOROUGHLY. If you do this with SM feet (I do) or anything with tiny crevices that might hold moisture, I suggest using a hair dryer to make SURE they are COMPLETELY dry. You know how rust happens? Now is a good time to go over the show pieces (face plate, etc.) with some metal polish. Although the OXO does a pretty thorough job, if your machine is really old, the metal polish will give it that extra oomph. All shined up! While everything is soaking, you can go after the gears & moving parts. I clean up any really filthy, gunky parts with WD40. (Don't forget to dry it well) Then start feeding. :) Follow your manual instructions regarding the oil spots, but mostly it's common sense. Just feed a drop of oil (just a drop - don't overdo it....) to any area that has moving parts that rub against each other. Under the machine: On top: Inside the face plate: Turn your wheel & feel & listen as everything starts to loosen up & glide - such a gratifying feeling! Now it's time to start with the massage portion of the spa treatment :) Bring out the Scratch X, & put a small dollop on your massage cloth (this is where my old tshirts live out their life): Now, gently (don't rub hard) massage the cream on to the lacquer. Do this on small portions at a time - maybe half the bed (or less, depending on how dirty your machine is. Don't let the cream dry, & don't do it for too long. This isn't scary stuff, but you can overdo it. (I took it to its limits on a machine I knew would need a total repaint job, just to see what the limits are -- you can rub TOO hard, and you can rub too long, but it really did take some elbow grease to overdo it) Just treat it like a gentle face cream that you don't want to use too much of, and you'll be fine. Don't rub too hard on the decals. Wipe it completely dry, give it a good rub to bring out the shine, and move on to the next section. One treatment is enough - you'll never need to do it again. After the Scratch X Treatment - looking pretty good!: Next step is your wax job. I like doing 2 (or maybe 3) coats, with thin layers of wax. Apply wax with a soft cloth, let it dry, rub it down well. Ahhhhh........... now you can REALLY feel and see the difference! Put all of her jewelry and make-up back on, and she's ready to roll! For comparison: Before After Now, I just need to get a new treadle belt, clean up the cabinet, move her into her working spot, and get treadling! I'm a bit torn about whether or not to wait until I have the time & energy to refinish her cabinet, or if I should just give it a basic cleaning so that I can get started sooner - I think I won't be able to wait.... I'll be doing a post about cleaning up Gabrielle's sister, Colette, the Featherweight, soon (I hope!). Feathers do have a few other steps - they're special, you know....... Meanwhile, here's to providing good, loving homes to all our vintage orphans!
INFO: A c1815 painting of the 1st Duke of Wellington Arthur Wellesley, painted by Thomas Lawrence. SIZE: 2450 x 3358 pixels ( 300dpi ) ♦ THIS IS A DIGITAL DOWNLOAD AND NO PHYSICAL PRODUCT WILL BE SENT. ♦ • This is a fully-restored high-resolution digital image. Each file is 300dpi resolution which will give you a very clear print. It can be cropped, altered, and printed in multiple sizes for your personal use. • Print your artwork at home or at a local print shop, and decorate your home or office! • The data and files included in this sale may not be resold. • Because of the nature of this product, there are no refunds or exchanges. • Print colors may vary depending on the materials used for printing, and many other factors. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for stopping by Sylvesters Charts & Prints! We specialize in restoring rare prints and paintings and designing vintage-inspired maps. We have an archive of over 5,000+ images curated from libraries and rare collections from across the seven seas. Send my sister and me a convo if you are looking for something in particular, or, if you just feel like chatting about art we're always available too. All of our maps and prints have been professionally restored and tears, stains, and scratches have been diligently removed. We hope to bring new life to history's treasures by offering these as instant downloads that you can print and enjoy. —————————— Follow us on Pinterest! ——————————— http://www.pinterest.com/SylvestersPins ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Check out our sister shop "Silverbanks Pictures" for archival reproductions of rare and beautiful photographs dating from 1850-1945. http://www.etsy.com/shop/SilverbanksPictures
Found in Yokohama in 2015 and fully restored over the last year, this 1972 Nissan Skyline GT-R Hakosuka is one of the finest examples of this vintage Japanese sports car you'll find, in the US or otherwise. As one would...
