Hi everyone. This is my first post on the Woodwork forum....and on any forum in fact. I recently built a small stool out of some spotted gum off cuts. I was really happy with the work prior to my epic failed attempt at french polishing.
I'll tell you the process i followed and if anyone could point out where things may have turned pear shaped I'd welcome the advice.
1/ Shaped the stool top and legs with 40 grit then 80 grit. Then made mortise and tenon connections with glue.
2/ Sanded the stool by hand to 120 grit, then 180, then 240, then 400. I then rubbed it back with fine, then super fine steel wool.
At this stage (yesterday) the stool was looking really good with all the beautiful variations in grain and colour showing
3/ I cleaned away all the dust using a clean white rag and metho.
4/ I then applied Feast and Watson Mastertouch FRENCH POLISH. As directed with a good quality soft brush, waiting one hour between coats (X 3 coats) in what i think were the right weather conditions. I'm now in the 24hr period of waiting before i rub down with 000 steel wool and re-apply 3 coats.
Ok, so the result has come up with an inconsistent creme white wash. Has anyone ever seen old smooth chocolate easter eggs with the white blotchy discolouration.. kinda like that..
Can anyone help me out? Cheers
I'll tell you the process i followed and if anyone could point out where things may have turned pear shaped I'd welcome the advice.
1/ Shaped the stool top and legs with 40 grit then 80 grit. Then made mortise and tenon connections with glue.
2/ Sanded the stool by hand to 120 grit, then 180, then 240, then 400. I then rubbed it back with fine, then super fine steel wool.
At this stage (yesterday) the stool was looking really good with all the beautiful variations in grain and colour showing
3/ I cleaned away all the dust using a clean white rag and metho.
4/ I then applied Feast and Watson Mastertouch FRENCH POLISH. As directed with a good quality soft brush, waiting one hour between coats (X 3 coats) in what i think were the right weather conditions. I'm now in the 24hr period of waiting before i rub down with 000 steel wool and re-apply 3 coats.
Ok, so the result has come up with an inconsistent creme white wash. Has anyone ever seen old smooth chocolate easter eggs with the white blotchy discolouration.. kinda like that..
Can anyone help me out? Cheers
french polish fail
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