Antique Chair, part 12

Before I get to the front corners I want to talk a little about “pride in workmanship”. Taking “pride” in your work will take you along ways in this profession. Over the years I have developed a reputation for doing high quality work. My customers know that by taking their furniture to me that they may pay more and it might take a little longer but the final product is going to be superior. Reaching “Master craftsman” level in this profession takes years of commitment, dedication and just plain hard work. By striving for that level of professionalism you will always be asking yourself how can I do this work better. Along the way you will discover little “tricks” that will make your final product look superior. Over the years I have tried to not just do upholstery work but turn it into an “art” form. Furniture is my “medium”. As the saying goes “art is in the eye of the beholder”. That is what I am trying to get across to you in my descriptions of restoring this chair. Your client will be the one “beholding” it. If you see something that isn’t quite right so will they. Keep in mind also that your client won’t be viewing the furniture sitting up on a pair of sawhorses; it will be on the floor. Your client also won’t have their head “stuck” inside this chair like you will when working on it. Of course then your friends will say “well I guess it’s better than having your head stuck somewhere else ha ha ha”. But then on the other hand you may have a better caliber of friends than I do. I suppose my point being is that as long as you are doing the very best that you can and are always striving to make it better you will to become recognized for it. So with these words of wisdom and $4 to $5 dollars go get yourself a latte. Now back to work.