Repairs and Restoration

Repairs and Restoration

With my bag of tricks, most repairs to any wood, stained or painted surface are usually straightforward and a matter of selecting the corrective color or texture and then blending in the finish. Take this well worn piece for example.  It was being used as a coffee...
Glazing: an explanation

Glazing: an explanation

One of the most useful tricks I have up my sleeve is what I call “glazing”. It’s something I learned to do when I was learning how to woodgrain—it’s one step in the process, adding depth and richness to a two dimensional painted finish. Over the years I have found...