Step-by-Step Furniture Refurbishment for a Washed-Wood Effect
Types of dyes and protections
A course by Studio Violette , Furniture Restoration Studio
About the video: Types of dyes and protections
Overview
“We will talk about what types of dyes and protections exist and what condition your furniture must be in to begin this stage.”
In this video lesson Studio Violette addresses the topic: Types of dyes and protections, 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
“Types of dyes and protections When we finish sanding our entire piece of furniture, A very useful tip is to always use cardboard to make it smoother. What the cardboard does is finish closing the pores completely giving a sensation of a balm to the furniture. We can also use the back of the sandpaper, if they don't have something close to cardboard. You don't have to apply more pressure, just pass it over all the surfaces so that it is very soft. Go feel with the other hand if you lack in any sector. Right now, when we use the cardboard, They don't need to follow the grain, They can do it i...”
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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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