Using a color wheel
A simple color wheel can save the day when you need to match an existing color with your wood finish.
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Working with wood dye
Wood dyes have come a long way since their invention. In this video Mike Mascelli demonstrates the subtleties of using them.
Read moreWhy is wood brown?
Before diving into staining and dying wood, Mike Mascelli teaches us about the history of coloring wood.
Read moreComparing Linseed Oil & Tung Oil
The two commonly available pure oil finishes that can be used on furniture and woodwork with decent results because they cure – that is, turn from a liquid to a soft solid – are linseed oil and tung oil. There …
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A recipe for a flavorless, durable, food-safe finish
Plan to eat or drink out of your woodenware? Use thinned tung oil.
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