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Tables give guidelines when you're mixing shellac in small portions

Keep bags of dust organized by wood species so you can fill gaps and make repairs.

French polishing is often associated with tabletops, but the technique was used on carvings and other fine details. In this video you'll learn a pro's methods for French polishing carved elements.

The final step of the French polish is call the second polish. The process involves filling the grain, and then bodying, or building up a thin film of finish to achieve a classic high-gloss look.

The initial step in French polishing, called the first polish, is filling the open pores of the wood with shellac, pumice, and good old fashioned elbow grease.

The initial step in French polishing, called the first polish, is filling the open pores of the wood with shellac, pumice, and good old fashioned elbow grease.

The initial step in French polishing, called the first polish, is filling the open pores of the wood with shellac, pumice, and good old fashioned elbow grease.

Finishing expert and woodworker John Coffey gives an introduction to shellac, discussing the different types, how to mix it, and how to apply it to create a long-lasting, beautiful French polish finish.

In this video on making a Shaker nightstand, you'll learn the fundamentals of applying a durable, attractive oil finish.

A proper Arts and Crafts finish doesn’t come from a single bottle. Instead, it builds up, becoming richer and more complex with each layer. For more on Tom McLaughlin's Arts…