Wood finishing techniques

18 Handy Hints for Wood Finishing

If you’ve never put brush to bare wood (or you’d like a refresher), learn how to greatly improve your chances of success.

It doesn't matter if you are new to woodworking or have been at it for decades, choosing the right woodworking finishes for your projects can be complicated. What should I use as a finish? Should I brush it, wipe it or spray it? Tag along as we explore these options and several others, ending with some recommendations for

Wood Burning Techniques & Reclaimed Wood Projects - Burned Wood Finish for Colorful Wood Grain. The process involves charring the wood surface with exposed flame from a propane torch, then cooling it, cleaning it with a wire brush, rinsing, and then applying a finish coat. A wide range of finish appearances can be created with Shou Sugi Ban.

Looking for the perfect natural sealant for your next woodworking project? We tested 6 popular eco friendly wood sealers - here are the results!

The next time you’re working on a project that calls for a dark, opaque accent that looks like ebony, try ebonizing wood for the right look. It’s a fairly simple process, but works better on some woods than others.

A step-by-step tutorial for how to use paint to look like wood in just THREE EASY STEPS and no preparation needed!

Did you know that you can bleach wood furniture with common household bleach? Try this technique and learn how to DIY this gorgeous finish.

I’ve always believed that if a project’s finish doesn’t pass the “touch test”—when running your hands over the project, you feel a flawless, satin-smooth surface.

crowhollowwoodworks shows how to easily ebonize wood and explains about the chemical reaction that occurs when you apply the iron acetate to wood to create a beautiful and durable black finish, a similar look to ebony. #Instructables #workshop #woodworking #woodshop #craftsman