This was a fun little project my wife did in an hour or two. We were perusing a thrift store last year, and we spotted a typewriter for $6. It was dirty and gray, but overall it was in pretty good shape.
The same day we bought it, she used tape and newspaper to cover the letters, logo, and mechanical parts of the typewriter.
And then she spray-painted it turquoise with paint she already had.
Now it sits in our living room, and visitors (especially kids) love to stop by and punch the keys. We think it might even work if we replace the ink ribbon. We're considering putting it in the entryway to our house so guests can type us a message when they come and go.
Not a bad accent piece for $6. :)
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