All about painting, staining, varnishing, refinishing, and protecting your interior as well as exterior wood items.
Snakewood is among the rarest and most expensive commercially available wood species worldwide. The main reason it is so expensive is that it is tough to work with, and the small trees from which the timber comes are getting scarce. It is hard to find large pieces of snakewood, and they are mostly available in … Read more
A living fence is simply a type of fence made of living plants, small trees, or shrubs to provide you with more privacy than a traditional fence. Living fences are not only good for privacy; they’re also a low-cost alternative to adding value to your front yard landscaping. Just think of how amazing it would … Read more
The way our furniture changes colors over time from being left outside is something we refer to as patina. This usually happens to natural wood, such as teak wood, when it’s constantly exposed to different weather conditions. To form the patina on wood naturally, instead of covering the wood with paint or sealant, it’s allowed … Read more
Working with Redwood knots and burls, ancient redwood, and even second-growth redwood may be daunting, but it does not have to be. Since the beauty of the wood is in the grains and burls, figuring out how to best show that off while protecting it is essential when you plan to finish your redwood burl … Read more
Some of the most popular choices for vivarium materials are Perspex, fiberglass, reinforced glass, and wood. Wood is not only aesthetically pleasing in a vivarium setting, but it’s essential for the ecosystem. In many instances, wood has been known to completely change the look of a reptile’s home while providing all the necessary benefits wood … Read more
According to Wikipedia, Rice bran wax is the vegetable wax extracted from the bran oil of rice (Oryza sativa). It’s most commonly used in paper coatings, textiles, fruit & vegetable coatings, candles, molded novelties, electric insulation, waterproofing, carbon paper, typewriter ribbons, printing inks, lubricants, crayons, adhesives, and more. When used for woodworking projects, rice bran … Read more
Jojoba oil or wax by itself isn’t known to be a very tough material. However, when combined with other natural waxes of plants, it does wonders as a shiny wood finish. The properties which help this plant-based wax deeply hydrate the skin are what make it an ideal choice for products needing to penetrate deep … Read more
Contact paper is an excellent way to line surfaces like cabinets, drawers, countertops, and more. Though many of these surfaces are made out of wood or particle board, contact paper may not stick to them as well. However, by applying extra adhesive, you can make contact paper stick to wood or particle board. The downside … Read more
Spalted wood is any kind of lumber that’s been affected and discolored by fungi. During the process, the fungi usually populate and extract the nutrients from the wood, leaving behind dark dotted (or lined patterns) along with soft, punky areas that are unique to each piece of wood. Spalting affects the weight and strength of … Read more
Guitar fretboards are usually made of raw and genuine Rosewood or ebony. Some of them are also made of maple, which will generally be varnished, and you don’t have to worry about oiling them at all. The unfinished wood, like ebony and Rosewood, is left raw because these woods are quite oily by nature, so … Read more
