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17-10-2008, 11:05
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Nice weak cup of Earl Grey
Join Date: Sep 2008
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DIY/wood help
Im making a mirror frame out of some figured elmwood, I want to apply a finish on it that wont make the wood mouch/any darker, what would be best for it? Is there anything that would give a gloss finish wihtout darkening it, I tried an aerosol spray enamel lacquer and a matt varnich, all made the wood quite a bit darker.
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17-10-2008, 11:16
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Columbian Coffee
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Glesgae
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Is this the wrong forum to giggle about needing help with wood?? lol
I thought you could get just a clear laquer for wood. Although i don't think any product wont make it darker completely. Luke is probably yer best bet for an answer tho.
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17-10-2008, 11:18
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Nice weak cup of Earl Grey
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I need help shinning my wood!!
Yeah I think he maybe the best person for it <sits and waits for Luke as I can't be bothered PMing him> |
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17-10-2008, 19:07
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Joey Tempest
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Gravesend.
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French polish it, though nearly everything will make the wood darker/richer.
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17-10-2008, 19:35
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Bananaman
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh
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Wax it basically, as many waxy coats as you can be bothered with. It will still change the colour but keep the darkening to a minimum.
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