Finishes & Finishing Techniques: Professional Secrets for Simple and Beautiful Finishes from Fine WoodworkingThis volume will enable you to get pro-quality finishes every time. Each type of finish and technique is presented in a clear and accessible way. You'll get complete coverage of smoothing and preparing surfaces, changing the color of wood with dyes, pigments, and stains, polishing finishes to a high gloss, spray finishing, and repairing damaged finishes. Some of the finishes are just about foolproof. All finishes in Finishes & Finishing Techniques offer professional-looking results. Includes articles on:
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Contents
INTRODUCTION | 3 |
COLORING WOOD | 27 |
DryBrushing Wood Stains | 33 |
For Vibrant Color Use Wood Dyes | 42 |
Glazes and Toners | 50 |
Fuming with Ammonia | 56 |
WATERBASED FINISHES | 137 |
Using Waterborne Finishes | 146 |
SPECIAL TECHNIQUES | 155 |
Making Wood Look Old | 162 |
Better Painted Furniture | 172 |
Repairing a Worn Finish without Refinishing | 178 |
Which Finishes Are Food Safe? | 189 |
A Case against Finishing | 195 |
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| Title | Finishes & Finishing Techniques: Professional Secrets for Simple and Beautiful Finishes from Fine Woodworking Best of Fine Woodworking Series Essentials of woodworking |
| Author | Fine Woodworking |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Taunton Press, 1999 |
| ISBN | 1561582980, 9781561582983 |
| Length | 201 pages |
| Subjects | › Crafts & Hobbies / Woodwork |
| Export Citation | BiBTeX EndNote RefMan |