Japanese technique of preserving/antiquing wood "Shou-sugi-ban Yakisugi 焼き杉, is demonstrated in two videos, including one (bottom) by Portland State Community College, and the other, (top) showing a ...

"Aged," "antiqued," "distressed" - these are some of the adjectives that people use to describe how they envision the finish on their cabinets or furniture. From an artist's perspective, these are ...

Should we try to remove the varnish? Or just apply a really good beeswax furniture polish and leave it at that? Q: We acquired a Knabe baby grand piano from a neighbor whose grandfather purchased it ...

If you are looking for a way to work out your frustrations, boy do I have a job for you. It also helps if you are looking for a backache and blisters as a bonus. This job involves the simplest of ...

Materials: Mineral Spirits (paint thinner), boiled Linseed Oil (Purchased as Boiled Linseed Oil), #0000 Steel Wool, Clean rags (preferably soft cotton) I learned this when I was 15 years old while ...

Nearly a century ago, a family likely depended on this Majestic Manufacturing Company stove to cook meals, boil water and provide heat during chilly winter days. Now a relic, this wood and coal range ...

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