Acrylic paints are non-cracking and flexible water-based paints. They can be used on different surfaces, including ceramics, glass, stone, and plastics. So, can you use acrylic paint on wood furniture? You can use acrylic paint on your wood furniture, Sand and clean wood furniture surfaces, apply a coat of sealer and varnish before applying acrylic, … Read more
There has been a lot of debate about whether or not manufactured woods are good alternatives to solid real wood. Many low-budget woodworkers prefer manufactured wood in flooring, furniture making, wood roofing, and window framing due to its cost-effectiveness. But what more quality and features do they offer than a lower price? The question is … Read more
Chestnut comes in different species and varieties, how do we identify the true chestnut pieces? Many crafters, carvers, and woodworkers are keen to know this considering the wide range of applications of the wood. Like many hardwoods, chestnut has its pros and cons. Here’s what I learned from years of research: In addition to looking … Read more
What is African Blackwood? Apart from being a type of wood for woodworking, many crafters may not identify what other value the wood brings. African blackwood has a wide array of uses that make it sought-after wood. I did some research and here are my findings: In this article, we’ll look at the following: Properties … Read more
The hackberry tree has been around for decades. Hackberries are nutritious and produce edible fruits, but there’s more to the hackberry tree than the leaves and stems. The hackberry wood serves many purposes for woodworkers, crafters, and artists. But very few people understand the property characteristics and extent of application of this multi-purpose wood. What … Read more
Knowing how many coats of Polyurethane are suitable can mostly be tricky. It all depends on the kind of surface you are working on. Here’s what I learned: In this article, you will find out more on different how many coats of Polyurethane is right for different surfaces or different top. It will also reveal everything you should know … Read more
There is no doubt that staining can be so enjoyable and creatively beautiful. It is a work of art that is therapeutic. To learn about the necessary techniques for staining, you should read up on previous posts. Oh, you have read it, you found it so helpful right? But, you got stain on yourself, and … Read more
A pre-stain wood conditioner is a woodworking material known to condition wood pores to absorb stains evenly during staining. As useful as this pre-staining material, it could either mar or make your staining if not used correctly. Let’s see what I found through my research: This article has put together all the necessary information you … Read more
One of the factors that makes woodworking interesting is that there are varieties of colors(Grey, Black, White, Red, Blue, etc) to work with, especially in staining where there are hundreds of dark wood stains and white wood stains to choose from. This article will be explaining all you need to know about white wood stains. … Read more
Mistakes happen here and there when staining. Therefore, getting a wood stain on your clothes or carpet is not a big deal. Perhaps, you just got that carpet and you don’t want to discard your stained clothes, that’s okay. Read about ways to remove wood stains from clothes & carpets in this article. Here are … Read more