Rocking Chair Makeover With Unicorn Spit and an Old Dress!

I wanted to experiment some more with Unicorn spit Gel and stain to bring this vintage piece to life and fit in nicely amongst my garden.

I use artist paint brushes cloths and fingers to apply colour to the wooden frame beginning with the base.

I try and blend the colours and work it creatively on the wooden frame.

I am seeing this project as a fun experiment and still not sure if these colours work ?

I continue to add colours pink, yellow, orange and white and then think to stop and maybe look at it with fresh eyes the next day to decide if I like it.

I decide I would prefer a two toned look of predominantly pink with a little orange and the other colours can show through at little points and so I carry on with pink staining it on to the sides and top.

I continue to work with these two colours.

I love how the other colours shine through a little and really soak deeply in to the wood for a gorgeous shabby chic unique finish.

I am keen to change the plain outdated cushion seat to a more fitting design and colour to match my new chair frame. I choose an old ill fitting dress made of quality linen and just too good to throw away. I choose it because with the African inspired print I think works so so well with the pinky purpley and orange frame!

I place the pieces with cushions to see if its a good fit

I use a staple gun to stretch and secure fabric behind and pull taught to make sure is good and tight across the cushion. I Just keep stapling and neatly fold over the edges at corners for a tidy finished edge.

I repeat this all the way on both back and seat cushions until I’m happy with result.

The finished rocking chair transformation certainly has character and really is a gorgeous piece to relax on upon my garden veranda .