Liming is a traditional wood finishing technique that was once commonly used on floorboards, furniture, and beams. It enhances the wood’s natural grain with a white tint, giving it a lighter, aged, and weathered look. More importantly, it can extend the life expectancy of your timber without having to seal the wood. You might be…
People rarely just wake up and decide to paint a wooden project. A good paint job is always carefully planned and scheduled. But the weather sometimes has a wicked sense of humor. One moment it’s all sunny, and the next, the wood you’ve prepared to paint is suddenly all damp from the rain. In such circumstances,…
When buying wood for outdoor furniture, you often hear talks of waterproofing or sealing the wood to protect it from the elements. Although wood can certainly be left untreated, there are a number of things you can do to protect the wood, allowing it to last longer. Untreated wood can be used for small outdoor…
Acrylic paint is a fast-drying and non-toxic paint that is super popular among artists and students alike. Thanks to its water-based formula, it is so easy to use and simple to clean up. You know that acrylic paint is an amazing product to use on canvas and fabric, but does it work on everything? Can you…
Although pyrography has been around as an art form for centuries, people are always finding new ways to utilize it to create custom artwork. Pyrography, literally translated to “writing with fire,” is most often practiced on wood, though it can also be used on leather, gourds, canvas, and paper. Pyrography is popular for custom wood…
If you have a wooden piece that needs fixing, you may be wondering what type of wood filler is best for the job. Wood fillers are designed to fill cracks and holes, and nowadays, you can even find wood fillers that allow you to screw or drill into them after filling, so you can customize…
Manufactured wood is becoming increasingly popular in today’s marketplace. Whether shopping for wood panels or finished wood products, the probability of stumbling upon manufactured wood options is higher than solid wood. Surprisingly, despite its ubiquity, not many people know exactly what this type of wood is. So, what is manufactured wood? Manufactured wood is wood…
Staining is the most delightful stage of woodworking. Not only does it give your old and faded or completely bare surface a brand new look, but it also protects it from the elements. To perfect your staining game, you need the right staining brush. Finding one, however, is not the easiest job, thanks to the…
Anyone who’s worked with wood long enough knows how effectively a router can change the game by accomplishing specific tasks simpler and faster. A router is a great power tool to own because of its wide range of applications like trimming, shaping, and cutting wood. Its diverse use comes in handy in multiple decorative and…
Bending wood with water might sound like something that only the professionals get around to doing, but with some time, some good tips, and practice, you should be able to take on this complex task and improve your woodworking skills. How do you bend wood with water? Bending wood with water essentially means making the…