How Do You Create Wood Furniture Finishes?

Create a polished, hand-buffed finish to your furniture that will leave the most distinguished of furniture refinishers in awe. Using chemical-free oil and lots of elbow grease, your wood finish will have a rare clarity that defines the wood grain like a fine work of art. Lacquers, varnishes and polyurethane are fine for protecting your wood, but preserving and presenting your wood's beauty can only be done with oil saturation. More than just a coating, oil quenches a thirst your wood needs to stay healthy and sound. Dry-sand your wood piece with your medium-grade sandpaper to remove any splinters and blisters. Next, dry-sand with fine-grade sandpaper to smooth out your piece to a silky feel. Wipe down the wood with a slightly damp lint-free cotton cloth to remove any dust. Prepare your oil finish. For hardwoods, mix one part mineral turpentine with two parts of pale boiled linseed oil. For softwoods, use one part mineral turpentine mixed with three parts of pale boiled linseed oil. ...  more