Every once in a while a customer will ask me if I use Linseed Oil to finish antiques. What is Linseed Oil? Linseed oil, also known as flax seed oil is a colorless to yellowish oil obtained from the dried, ripened seeds of the flax plant. Eighteenth century craftsman used it for finishing. We have …
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Metamerism
This is a post in a series of 31 Days of Wood Finishing. See the intro post with all the topics here. Metamerism is the phenomenon exhibited by a pair of colors that match under one set of lighting conditions, but not under a different set. Let’s say that I finish a piece of furniture …
Danish Oil
This is a post in a series of 31 Days of Wood Finishing. See the intro post with all the topics here. Danish oil is one of my favorite varnish blends. I use it to polish bases of furniture, antiques, and on newly made pieces. You wipe it on with a cloth, and wait a …
Wax
This is a post in a series of 31 Days of Wood Finishing. See the intro post with all the topics here. I use wax as a final coat when I apply Shellac, or lacquer. It helps to smooth the finish, and helps to give it more of a defense against scratches, water, and heat. …
Acrylic Lacquer
This is a post in a series of 31 Days of Wood Finishing. See the intro post with all the topics here. Is Acrylic Lacquer the best lacquer to use on wood? This is what a customer asked me. I have never used it so I had to do some research. Some believe that the …
Lacquer
This is a post in a series of 31 Days of Wood Finishing. See the intro post with all the topics here. Lacquer became available in the 1920’s. It was regarded then as the ultimate finish. Pros of Lacquer: -It is very fast drying -It has more water resistance than shellac -Runs and sags are …
Sandpaper
This is a post in a series of 31 Days of Wood Finishing. See the intro post with all the topics here. Some people have asked me what the best sandpaper to use is. There are several brands that you can try. I have primarily used 3M, and Norton. 3m was my #1 choice for …
Future Wood Finishing Helpers?
This is a post in a series of 31 Days of Wood Finishing. See the intro post with all the topics here. Today I had a couple of helpers in the shop. Ruby has her own workbench, and sometimes lets Victoria use it (below). They have a wooden wrench, hammer, and an assortment of wood …
Heat Marks
This is a post in a series of 31 Days of Wood Finishing. See the intro post with all the topics here. Heat Marks When I was talking about blushing in the previous post, it reminded me of heat marks. Heat marks can look the same as blushing. It will look off-white, and cloudy. The …
Shellac
This is a post in a series of 31 Days of Wood Finishing. See the intro post with all the topics here. Shellac is one of my favorite finishes to use on wood. It creates a beautiful finish. I use it to french polish furniture, and for many of the touch ups that I …