| French Polishing and Enamelling Contributor(s): Bitmead, R. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1406796042 ISBN-13: 9781406796049 Publisher: Hesperides Press OUR PRICE: $24.69 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2006 Annotation: Originally published in 1934, this guide to French Polishing contains a wealth of knowledge for anyone who wants to find out more about the subject, and also for those who are in the trade and wish to know more about methods and techniques. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Contents Include: The Improving and Preparation of Furniture Woods - Stains and Imitations - French Polishing - Cheap Work - Re-Polishing Old Work - Spirit Varnishing - General Instructions - Enamelling - American Polishing Processes - Miscellaneous Recipes - Materials Used |
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| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Woodwork - General - Antiques & Collectibles | Furniture - House & Home | Do-it-yourself - Carpentry |
| Physical Information: 0.28" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.35 lbs) 120 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This volume contains a practical handbook on the construction of cabinet furniture, with detailed information on the use of tools and numerous recipes for making polishes, varnishes, glaze-lacquers, and revivers. This handbook will appeal to those occupied in the restoration and selling of antique furniture, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: The Improving and Preparation of Furniture Woods, Stains and Imitations, French Polishing, Cheap Work, Re-Polishing Old Work, Spirit Varnishing, General Instructions, Enamelling, American Polishing Processes, and Materials Used . Many vintage books like this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality addition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on woodworking." |
