Ep 12. Slinging Mudcloth

Slinging Mudcloth is the twelfth episode of the fourteenth season of the popular reality show Flea Market Flip. The show follows two teams of two people as they compete to see who can earn the most profit by buying and refurbishing items they find at flea markets and then reselling them.

In this episode, the two teams are given a budget of $500 to find items to refurbish and sell. The teams then head to a flea market to search for their items. They must use their knowledge of antiques and vintage items, as well as their creativity, to find the best pieces to transform and sell.

One team decides to focus on mudcloth, a traditional African fabric that is typically made from handwoven cotton and dyed with natural pigments. The team spends a lot of time browsing through the various stalls looking for mudcloth in different patterns and colors. They eventually find several pieces of mudcloth that they believe will be popular with buyers.

The other team decides to focus on bar carts, a piece of furniture that has gained popularity over the last few years. They search through multiple stalls to find the perfect bar cart to refurbish. They ultimately decide on a mid-century modern bar cart that has seen better days but has great bones.

Back in the workshop, the teams get to work transforming their items. The team that chose the mudcloth decides to use it to recover a set of dining room chairs. They carefully cut and sew the mudcloth to fit each chair, creating a vibrant and unique look. They also use the mudcloth to create throw pillows and table runners to stage their set.

The team that chose the bar cart decides to give it a new paint job and update the hardware. They replace the wheels with new ones that are more modern and functional. They also add a few decorative touches like a tray and some cocktail shakers.

Once their items are complete, the teams head to a flea market to try and sell them. They set up their booths and start advertising their items to potential buyers. Both teams get a lot of interest in their items, but the team that chose the mudcloth seems to be getting more attention from buyers.

At the end of the day, the teams add up their profits to see who comes out on top. It's a close race, but the team that focused on mudcloth ends up winning the competition with a profit of $800, while the team that focused on the bar cart earns a respectable profit of $600.

Slinging Mudcloth is a fun and creative episode of Flea Market Flip that showcases the teams' ability to transform unique items into profitable pieces. It's a must-watch for fans of the show or anyone who loves antiques and vintage items.