Chair restoration form final artwork
Rationale : To modify a chair so that it compliments the VR headset.
Step 1:Finding an appropriate chair
The chair was aquired during the local coucil cleanup. I searched for a similar chair to what I currently use on an almost daily basis. For me this connection to the object is important on deciding. Its a 'cheap' readily accessible design that used cost effective materials. A possible alternative would be to use a chair from ikea. The timber of the seat was in horrible condition so it had to have the covering stripped and the timber sanded
Step 2:Priming
Once the timber was stripped a coat of laquer was applied BUT due to its the tin being too old the layer became sticky and bubbled off. It was scraped off then sanded clean again ready for painting
Step 3:Painting the seat
Two types of paint were tested on the underside of the chair top ( note the damage of the timber, this is what the top use to look like). A mat finish enamel paint seemed to be a successful undercoat.
Step 4: Spraying the base of the chair
The base of the chair was cleaned and rust sprayed with converter/sealant. Three coats of mat black enamel spray was then applied to give an even finish.
Step 5: Reattach the seat to the base of the chair
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