French Polishing For Absolute Beginners

This no-nonsense guide to the process of applying layers of shellac to create a rich, shiny surface includes all you need to know from choosing materials and setting up your workshop to preparing the surface and applying the finish. There is also a section on resolving common problems and plenty of helpful professional tips. Whether you are an accomplished woodworker or a wood finishes novice this book will lead you through the history of French polishing and then explain, in a clear and straightforward way, how to carry out the process. There is also a fully illustrated and thoughtfully explained project, showing step by step how to restore an existing finish on an item of furniture.GET THIS BOOK NOW

This vintage handbook provides practical instructions in the art of French Polishing – a wood finishing technique. Illustrated with diagrams throughout, it is still of use to anyone interested in classic woodcrafts and traditional wood finishing techniques today. Contents include: Wood Finishing; Staining and Filling; Fadding; Colouring; Bodying; Stiffing and Spiriting off; Ebonised and Ivory Finish Ebonising; Faults and How to Avoid Them. Many early books are becoming extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing this vintage work, which has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience, in a high quality and affordable edition. It features a specially written new introduction and reproductions of the artwork from the original text.

This is the definitive guide to French polishing. It covers every aspect of polishing and repolishing all types of furniture and woodwork, both antique and newly made. It gives practical guidance on all materials and techniques, going right back to basics. Unlike any book before it shows how to tackle several individual pieces of furniture and the different problems they pose. And it is full of before-and-after photographs that really show the outstanding results you can achieve. The aim is to demystify the art of French polishing and bring its practice into the realm of all interested people. It aims to help absolute beginners through to experienced polishers with problems.

This comprehensive book answers every question on the subject of restoring furniture. How to fix a wobbly chair or a scratched table top; how to identify and repair finishes and veneers; how to stain wood or remove white ring marks; how to French polish or apply a wax finish.

This antiquarian book contains a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to French polishing. French Polishing is the art of covering wood with a layer of lac laid on in solution, the object being to produce a highly polished surface. Containing easy-to-follow instructions and helpful illustrations, this guide is perfect for the novice with little previous experience and makes for a great addition to collections of DIY literature. The chapters of this book are: Preparation, Staining, Filling In, Fadding-In, Colouring or Matching, Varnishing, Finishing, and Polishing Period Furniture. We have elected this book for modern republication due to the timeless nature of its contents, and we are proud to republish it now complete with a new introduction on French polish.

French polishing is a wood finishing technique that results in a very high gloss surface, with a deep colour and chatoyancy. French polishing consists of applying many thin coats of shellac dissolved in denatured alcohol using a rubbing pad lubricated with one of a variety of oils. in this book you will learn The complete guides on how to french polish for woodworkers. The ways and materials to follow and use. if you are a beginners then this book is the best guide for you

Designed to instruct and inspire every woodworker from the beginner to the most exacting expert, this authoritative guide is a must-have classic in the world of woodworking. With more than 1,800 drawings, diagrams and photos, The Complete Manual of Woodworking encompasses the whole art and craft of woodworking. Includes a discussion of all the principal hardwoods and softwoods, how to choose and use hand tools, detailed information on every woodworking technique--jointing, bonding, fastening, laminating, and much more.

This vintage handbook provides practical instructions in the art of wood finishing techniques, including French Polishing, staining, waxing, oiling and repairing and restoration methods. Featuring photographs and diagrams, it is still of great use to anyone interested in classic woodcrafts and traditional wood finishing techniques. Contents include: Wood Finishing; Staining; The Various Simple Finishes; Other Simple Finishes; The Modern Finishes; French Polishing I - Staining and Filling; French Polishing II – Fadding; French Polishing III – Colouring; French Polishing IV – Bodying; French Polishing V - Stiffing and Spiriting off; French Polishing VI - Ebonised and Ivory Finish; French Polishing VII - Faults and How to Avoid Them; Oil and Wax Finishes. Floor Staining and Polishing; Varnishing. We are republishing this guide a modern and affordable edition, complete with a newly written introduction and reproductions of the original artwork.