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French polishing : finishing and restoring using traditional techniques / Derek Jones.

by Jones, Derek, 1964-

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Taunton Press, c2012.

Finishes and finishing.

Furniture finishing.

Wood finishing.

9781621136729 (pbk.)

1621136728 (pbk.)

111 p. : col. ill. ; 21 cm.

Includes index.

"French Polishing is widely considered to be one of the most beautiful ways to finish wood. This concise, no-nonsense guide to the process of applying layers of shellac to create a rich, high-gloss surface includes all you need to know about French polishing, 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 a fully illustrated project showing step-by-step how to restore an existing finish on an item of furniture. Whether you are an accomplished woodworker or a wood finishing 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."--Back cover.

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