Step-by-Step Furniture Refurbishment for a Washed-Wood Effect
Finishing preparation and sanding
A course by Studio Violette , Furniture Restoration Studio
About the video: Finishing preparation and sanding
Overview
“In this lesson we will teach you how to achieve a good finish. Also, what types of sandpaper and weights exist and how to use them.”
In this video lesson Studio Violette addresses the topic: Finishing preparation and sanding, which is part of the Domestika online course: Step-by-Step Furniture Refurbishment for a Washed-Wood Effect. Learn to give your furniture new life by removing its old varnish and any damage to expose the natural wood.
Partial transcription of the video
“Finish preparation and sanding In this lesson we will sand the furniture. In this part you will notice the change. We will erase each of these stains with different machines. For this part it is essential to use a glove, have a bare hand to go having a tact and the protective mask. The washing process is a very abrasive process in which we open the pores of the wood using all tools and remover. In this way, the minute we have to sand we are going to close the pores using different weights of sandpaper in order to receive the stain and lacquer since, when the pores are open we cannot receive...”
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Course summary for: Step-by-Step Furniture Refurbishment for a Washed-Wood Effect
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Category
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Areas
DIY, Furniture Design & Making, Furniture Restoration & Upcycling, Upcycling, Woodworking

Studio Violette
A course by Studio Violette
Meet Josefina Alcaino and Guili Rosen, the creative minds behind Studio Violette. Passionate about interior design and furniture restoration, their career has led them to collaborate with renowned brands such as Bosch, Rust Oleum, Hela and Teza. Their love for antique furniture and their desire to contribute to the environment inspired them to found Studio Violette, where they apply their unique wood washing technique to rescue forgotten pieces and give them new life.
As designers of environments and objects, Josefina and Guili share their passion for aesthetics, design and sustainability in each project. Its eclectic style, which combines modern with antique, is reflected in its unique designs and compositions in the world of furniture. Her travels, photography, art and design continue to inspire her work, and her dedication to upcycling furniture is a valuable contribution to the environment and the world of design.
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