Repairing and refinishing antique and modern furniture  Carving  Choosing veneer Christian only uses non-toxic finishes (important for clients with young children, or subject to allergies). He mixes different types of shellac (natural resin) to make a varnish specific to each piece. |  French polish  French polish is a finish which is little known in the United States. It is part of a French tradition which is over 200 years
old. A great deal of experience is needed to acquire this know-how. The wood is
hand rubbed with a paddle moistened with alcohol and pumice. Then the shellac is
applied with another paddle. This finish is most beautiful, because during the
process, the wood pores are filled with a blend of pumice and with the wood of
the piece itself which gives the finish a definite transparency. But this
technique is not recommended for refinishing heavily used pieces such as dining
tables, for which modern varnishes are more suitable. |
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