Thomas E. Wisshack

Tom Wisshack lives and works on Main Street in Galesburg, Ill., a town best known as the birthplace of poet Carl Sandburg. An artist, furniture historian, and restorer, Wisshack specializes in making period furniture, with some pieces so convincingly aged that they have fooled the experts.

Best Finish for Pine
September 1, 2007

Thin layers of shellac and stain add age and warmth without blotching
Wiped-On Varnish
October 1, 1998

Achieve a traditional look with multiple, thin coats and lots of elbow grease for the final polish
Mix Your Own Oil Stains
February 1, 1995

Simple recipe uses artist's pigments to get exactly the right tone and color
Rejuvenating with Wax
April 1, 1993

Good cleaning and two-step approach give best results
A Hand-Rubbed Oil Finish
December 1, 1992

Proper surface preparation underlies its beauty

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