Paint furniture like a pro
Done right, paint adds not just color, but textural and geometric interest to furniture. Evan Court shows you how to apply it skillfully to transform your designs from by-the-numbers to works of art.
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The Confusion Surrounding Wipe-on Finishes
How can something so simple be made so hard to understand? It’s probably fair to say that a majority, or at least a large minority, of woodworkers use a finish they can wipe on and off the wood. No …
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Linseed Oil Paint: Notes from Overseas (From an Experienced User)
The following post is from our friend Mattias Hallin, who has been using linseed oil paint for a lot longer than have we – his approach is different than ours. (For starters, he’s willing to put in a significant amount of time whereas I, a pushy American, haven’t his patience! And OK…I can’t leave things…
Read moreFinishing pine: 4 methods, 0 splotching
Tips, tricks, and techniques (and tea!) for applying an even finish to pine—including antiquing it!
Read moreCollapsible Drying Rack
Sturdy yet collapsible is easier said than done, but this drying rack is both. It folds flat against the wall to save space until I need it. I made my rack 36 in. tall, with 8 in. between levels. Each …
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