Changing the Color Of Wood From Red to Brown
Sometimes we only want to change the color a little bit, and in a particular way.
Learn how to make changes to the color of wood, how to enhance or remove red.
Rustic Painted Pine – Making Old Barn Wood From Scratch
Learn how to make new wood look like it’s old.
Making “Antique” Barn Wood
Woods and Colors
Choose your favorite wood from American Cherry, Red Oak, Mahogany, or Maple
Choose between natural color or wood beautifully stained in rich wood tones.
Making a Rustic Pine Finish
My current project is a lot of fun. I am making shelving and cabinetry for a walk-in master closet. The fun part is in the finish. My client has chosen to have the work done in pine, with a rustic, old barn look. The wood will look old, and worn; but it will not be rough, […]
What is the Color of Natural Cherry Wood ?
What Color is Natural Cherry, really? Lately I am getting questions on my site asking what color is natural cherry? The short answer is, it depends.Part of the confusion comes from the fact that natural cherry is less common than stained cherry, and part of the confusion is that natural cherry changes color over time. […]
Keeping Your Turned Woodwork Looking Great.
If you have a hand turned bowl, or lidded box that has lost its sparkle, and it is starting to look dull, no worries, read on.