French Polishing is a traditional finishing technique of applying thin layers of shellac polish onto wooden antique furniture to produce a very high gloss finish and enhance the natural colour and appearance of the wood.
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Products used:
Liberon Fine Wood Stripper
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Harris Ultimate Stripping Knife
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Liberon Steel Wire Wool
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Liberon Wax and Polish Remover
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Priory Polishes Fine Cotton Buffing Cloths
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Repair King furniture Care Pack
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Liberon 3 Part Touch-Up Pens
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Liberon Spirit Wood Dye
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Rustins Grain Filler
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Liberon French Polishing Brush
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Priory Polishes Shellac Sanding Sealer
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Priory Polishes Shellac French Polish
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Liberon Raw Linseed Oil
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Restored by: https://antiquesworld.co.uk
Edited by: Ruby Driscoll
Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7KYdqVND4o
Step 1 - 0:12 - Apply the Wood Stripper with a soft brush
Step 2 - 0:22 - Once the Stripper has reacted, use a Stripping Knife to remove the first coat
Step 3 - 0:31 - Re-apply a second coat of Wood Stripper
Step 4 - 0:44 - Use Grade 3 or 4 Steel Wire Wool to remove the old polish
Step 5 - 1:23 - Neutralise the wood and remove any remaining substances with Wax and Polish Remover
Step 6 - 1:41 - Wax fill any defects on the surface
Step 7 - 1:54 - Lightly sand the surface using a fine sanding pad
Step 8 - 2:07 - Colour any imperfections using our Touch Up Pens
Step 9 - 2:18 - Stain the surface with a Spirit Wood Dye
Step 10 - 2:41 - Grain Fill the pores of the wood with a clean cloth
Step 11 - 3:22 - Seal the stain and wood using Shellac Sanding Sealer
Step 12 - 3:56 - Once fully dry, lightly pad over with an ultra-fine sanding pad
Step 13 - 4:12 - Make a French Polishing Rubber
Step 14 - 4:28 - Apply the French Polish using the rubber in the direction of the grain
Step 15 - 5:14 - Apply the French Polish in circular motions to build up the polish and fill the grain
Step 16 - 6:15 - Leave at least 24 hours to fully dry and lightly pad over to a smooth finish
Step 17 - 6:28 - Apply straight coats in the direction of the grain