Instead of painting old wood furniture, easily refresh the stained finish with a new coat of stain and a dark wax without sanding or stripping the original stain. The goal for this cedar chest was to ...
Staining a piece of wood is a way to enhance the grain's natural beauty, but sometimes the results don't turn out as expected. A woodworking project can wind up with an uneven stain absorption if it ...
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How to weather wood for a rustic look

Give new wood the look of age and character with this easy weathered wood tutorial. Using simple supplies and beginner-friendly steps, you can create a rustic, reclaimed finish that works beautifully ...
Stained wood console table with silver hardware - Vieriu Adrian/Getty Images Stain highlights the natural beauty of wood, but getting the results you want requires more than just the right stain color ...
A great wood stain does double duty. First, it adds to the aesthetics, either by enhancing the natural grain pattern of the wood or by covering blemishes, depending on the stain you choose. Second, it ...
This video presents a stained shou sugi ban tutorial, demonstrating the traditional Japanese method of burning wood to preserve and protect it from fire and rot. The technique showcased is the same ...