Staining and Polishing - Including Varnishing & Other Methods of Finishing Wood, with Appendix of Recipes e-bog

This vintage book contains a complete guide to staining and polishing wood, with information on enamelling, varnishing, and other methods of finishing. Complete with simple instructions and a catalogue of useful recipes, this volume is highly recommended for anyone with a practical interest in wood finishing. Contents include: "e;Stains for Woods"e;, "e;The Various Stains"e;, "e;Woods for Staining"e;, "e;Preparing the Wood"e;, "e;Staining"e;, "e;A Colour Chart"e;, "e;Colour Schemes and Operations"e;, "e;Staining Relief Material"e;, Impregnated Wood"e;, "e;Ebonising"e;, "e;Staining Wicker-Work"e;, "e;Dyeing Woods"e;, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on wood finishing.