French Polishing: Finishing and Restoring Using Traditional Techniques

French Polishing is widely considered to be one of the most beautiful ways to finish wood. This no-nonsense guide to the process of applying layers of shellac to create a rich, high-gloss surface includes all you need to know about French polishing, from choosing materials and setting up your workshop to preparing the surface and applying the finish. There is also a section on resolving common problems and a fully illustrated project showing, step-by-step, how to restore an existing finish.