How To French Polish Woodwork

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

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.

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This book deals in non-technical language with everything that the average handyman will need to know about the staining and French polishing of various woods. The author has concentrated on the processes that are most useful, explaining them thoroughly. The chapters of this book include: The Steps in French Polishing, Preparing the Surface, Staining the Wood, Water Stains, Spirit Stains, Oil Stains, Stains to Use, Graining, Oiling, Filling the Grain, Fillers, Stopping, The Polishing Rubber, The Polish, Polishing, Bodying-in, The Pounce Bag, et cetera. This antique book has been elected for modern republication due to the timeless nature of the information contained within, and we are proud to republish it here complete with a new introduction on French Polishing.

Considered to be one of the most beautiful ways to finish wood, French polishing is virtually unique in that polish applied today will adhere to polish first applied a hundred years ago. This means that, providing the original French polished surface is still intact, there is no need to strip it off and start again when restoring an antique piece. It also makes it the perfect finish to ensure that a new item of furniture will become an heirloom. This no-nonsense guide to the process of applying layers of shellac to create a high-gloss 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, practical 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 one project - one to restore an existing finish and one to apply the polish to a new item of furniture - that are fully illustrated and thoughtfully explained.

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.

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.

This text contains a concise and detailed guide to the art of French polishing. Complete with helpful diagrams and easy-to-follow instructions, this guide is perfect for those with little or no experience in French polishing and makes for a great addition to collections of DIY literature. The sections of this book include: 'Shellac', 'What French Polishing Is', 'The Polishing Workshop', 'The Polishing Rubber', 'Preparing Surfaces', 'Preparing New Wood', 'Wax Stopping', 'Fillers and Filling', 'Fatting of Bodying-In', 'Bodying-up or Working-Up', 'Colouring', 'Spiriting', 'Supporting', 'Work for Polishing', and more. This antique book has been elected for modern republication due to its instructional value, and we are proud to republish it now complete with a new introduction on French polishing.