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Craftsy

Hand-Applied Finishing

via Craftsy

Overview

Description Elevate the quality of your projects as you learn wood finishing techniques alongside the founder of Philadelphia Furniture Workshop, Alan Turner. In this class, you’ll build the knowledge to select and apply shellacs, oil and varnish mixtures, gel varnishes and even waterborne finishes. Start by mastering surface preparation to set yourself up for success. Then, Alan will teach you easy, effective techniques for applying beautiful finishes by hand. Plus, find out how to remove any excess finish and ensure your projects have a clean, streak-free appearance. Build the skills to hand-finish every project flawlessly!

Syllabus

  • Class Preview
  • Introduction & Surface Preparation
  • Shellac
  • Sanding In an Oil/Varnish Mixture
  • Building a Finish With an Oil/Varnish Mixture
  • Gel Varnish
  • Waterborne Finishes
  • Rubbing Out Your Finish

Taught by

Alan Turner

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