| The French Polisher's Manual - A Description of French Polishing Methods and Technique Contributor(s): Anon (Author) |
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ISBN: 1447436253 ISBN-13: 9781447436256 Publisher: Hesperides Press OUR PRICE: $33.24 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Furniture & Cabinetry - Crafts & Hobbies | Woodwork - General |
| Physical Information: 0.19" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.24 lbs) 78 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Contained within this book is a detailed guide to French polishing, including information on technique, tools, materials, and much more. Comprising simple, step-by-step instructions coupled with detailed, helpful illustrations, this text is perfect for those with little or no experience in the subject and makes for a valuable addition to collections of DIY or woodworking literature. The chapters of this book include: 'The Workshop', 'The Bench', 'Brushes and Miscellaneous Items', 'Polishes and Varnishes', 'Fillers', 'Preparation', 'Staining', 'Filling-In', 'Fadding-In', 'Colouring and Matching', 'Varnishing', 'Bodying', 'Finishing', 'Polishing Period Furniture', 'Preservation and Renovation', and many more. We are proud to republish this text here complete with a new introduction on French Polish. |