shellac
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Way to Stop Stain from Bleeding on Red Oak?
While finishing red oak, I found some pores seemed to absorb more stain, which bled back out after the surface dried. How can I prevent this from happening?
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Best Finish for a Softwood Workbench?
What is the best choice of finish for my softwood workbench’s top?
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Is There Milkshake Paint?
I could really get on board with a wood finish that is both a snack and a paint! Does it exist, preferably as a frozen treat?
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Best Finish for Exotic Wood Salad Bowls?
I make salad bowls using domestic and exotic woods. I like putting on a wipe-on poly finish, but with the exotic woods the finish will not dry.
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Finishing a Cedar Chest?
What’s the best finish to preserve the natural wood grain of a cedar chest, inside and out?
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Should I Add Poly Over Clear Coat for My Turnings?
I’m using polyurethane as a final topcoat over Clear Coat epoxy. Is this a good idea?
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General Finishes Updates Stains, Rolls Out New Primer
Social media helps inform these and other product launches.
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To Spray or Not to Spray?
Do you reach for an HVLP for finishing, or is a brush or rag still your preference? Our readers weigh in.
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Why Did Shellac Discolor My Red Oak?
At first the shellac behaved normally, but then it darkened my oak. What happened?
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Best Way to Make Wooden Puzzles from Pictures?
I want to preserve my granddaughter’s colored pictures as puzzles. How should I make them?
