Foolproof Wood Finishing

by Teri Masaschi

With decades of experience, Masaschi is a master wood finisher with her own restoration and finishing shop, and also teaches throughout the U.S. She uses her charming style and hundreds of color photographs to fully cover the subject, starting with steps for preparing wood, then discussing the variants and application of colorants and top coats.

There are finish recipes for five wood species and for patterned wood, three wiping varnish recipes, and tips on making your own custom finish using shellac flakes. The final chapter describes a variety of restoration and repair procedures.

Softcover, 8 1/2" × 11", 191 pages, 2006.