Why Won't the Varnish Dry? Whether you are building a piece of furniture from scratch or completing a renovation project, the varnish coat usually marks the end of the job. For a beautiful result, the ...

When most of us think of finishing for our wood projects, we think of varnish. And, at one time, the term varnish was used for any coating applied as a liquid that dried to a hard, solid film. Today, ...

Antique furniture can be delicate, so handle it carefully, especially if it's a family heirloom. For staining, prep work is ...

In any case, being a natural material, wood is porous and adapts to the temperature and humidity conditions of the environment in which it is inserted, being able to absorb everything that enters, ...

Ethan Abramson's fine woodworking process begins with a hand-drafted design and ends with a natural finish derived from whey protein--a by-product of the cheese-making industry. Abramson's choice in ...

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Students attend a workshop at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship last month in Rockport, Maine. People from all over the world learn about dovetail joints, wood bending, veneering and other ...