Susan, ML Campbell makes a dark red stain called Cordovan, give them a call then and they will send you a sample chart and as far as the stain use a 2 part ...
Go to the Association of Restorers web site. The best way to restore your enamel table is the cold glaze method which most of them would be familiar with....
Hello to all I am new to the group. I am currently restoring and old high chair. Getting apart and reglued was no problem. In putting it back together I am in...
Thanks for the input. Given its in the entry hall and everyone puts things on it for going out the door, I best put a varnish on it. I just wasn't sure what...
Yep. _____ From: Joe [mailto:joe.ross@...] Sent: Sunday, August 01, 2004 1:54 AM To: antiquerestoration@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Antique Restoration]...
... and 50's in the Sears catalog. They have the ladder back chairs and the two pedistal table with the middle leaf that folds in the middle and is under the...
... called wood bleach. It will remove rust out of clothing and also off china. I mixed it pretty strong in a plastic dishpan and soaked the china in it about...
hello everyone, nice to be here... wonder why until now i hadnt thought of joining such a group... well i am lavannya and i am an architect... enjoy...
Hey Peg and Ron, we restore a lot of roll top desks here, S curve and C curve, that refers to the shape of the tambour roll on the top of the desk that...
In a message dated 8/1/04 12:08:12 AM Central Daylight Time, ... Larry, I have enjoyed the information you share with the group. I am a real novice! Right now...
Hi - New to the group here. I have two problems - - 1) I have inherited an antique glass wine decanter. It is in wonderful condition except it has what...
To all in group. If anyone is installing a desk top leather or might in the future I have complete instructions available at the web site below. I also make...
try cleaning with 1 part turpentine,1 part boiled linseed oil and 1 part white vinegar , mix in a jar and then apply wirh 4-0 steel wool. wipe with clean...
Go to the Association of Restorers web site and search for glass restorers. http://www.assoc-restorers.com/r-members/glass_restoration.html I'm about two...
Diane, I use the original Briwax to clean furniture and restore its luster. It is available in many colors so it can "color" any nicks or scratches. There are...
Sometimes Naval Jelly will work better on ceramics -- try it on iron stains in your toilet... lilzurg <lilzurg@...> wrote: I have tried CLR and it didn't...
thanks so much for your help. Do you know where to buy it? JOHN PUFFER <john_puffer@...> wrote:Sometimes Naval Jelly will work better on ceramics --...
This trick works pretty well most of the time. It is the same Naval Jelly used to remove rust from something like a saw blade and available at hardware or...
Out if Star products are still available. I used their stained lacquers and touch up pens for years while I was in Michigan. After moving to NM, I have not...
http://www.woodfinishsupply.com/StarFinProd.html I learned to hot knife at Star's HQ. Larry Lafary HEIRLOOM RESTORATIONS [Non-text portions of this message...
perhaps natural products for removing those unwanted impurities. ... most of the time. It is the same Naval Jelly used to remove rust from something like a saw...
Have another question about refinishing the antique mahogany table. The wood is unbelievably beautiful with its intense red and golden hues. A neighbor that...
Hey Jim, I could only guess that Santiago Mahagony is some type mahagony found in Santiago, Chile. I googled it but no hits. As far as your stain question you...
Hey again, I forgot to address the veneer question. To qualify as an antique furniture must be 75 years old. Veneering techniques have been around for...
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