Contemporary Stool: Applying a Soap Finish
Soap as a finish? Yes! In this video learn how to use soap flakes to create a thin, low-sheen finish that enhances the wood grain.
Jul 14, 2020
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This series is a little different from many of our other video workshops. Our original intention was to capture David Johnson’s weaving on video to help drive home the concepts in his article “How to weave a seat with Danish cord” in the Sept./Oct. 2020 issue of Fine Woodworking. While we were there, we thought it would be fun to capture the full build.
David’s stool is fairly simple and there aren’t plans available. This series is more about giving a glimpse into David’s workflow, not just the techniques he uses in his woven seats, but as a woodworker and designer as well. We hope you enjoy it.
In this episode, learn how to use soap flakes to create a thin, low-sheen finish that enhances the wood grain.
About David: David Johnson graduated from the College of the Redwoods in 1997, studying under James Krenov. He…
Videos in the Series
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Build a Contemporary Stool with a Woven Danish Cord SeatJuly 14, 2020 -
Contemporary Stool: Hybrid Joinery MethodsJuly 14, 2020 -
Contemporary Stool: Adding Curves and TextureJuly 14, 2020 -
Contemporary Stool: Applying a Soap FinishJuly 14, 2020 -
Contemporary Stool: Weaving the Warp Pattern of the SeatJuly 14, 2020 -
Contemporary Stool: Weaving the Weft Pattern of the SeatJuly 14, 2020
Comments
I forgot to mention to use warm water to best dissolve the soap flakes.
David Johnson
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