Woodworking in America: Interview with Mary May
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 Mary May has been a professional woodcarver for more than25 years. She studied with a variety of European master carvers to learn the traditional techniques that have been used for centuries. Mary now works with architects, designers and furniture makers, helping to add ornate details to their work. She teaches at various woodworking schools throughout the U.S. and has been a guest on “The Woodwright’s Shop” several times. Four years […]The post Woodworking in America: Interview with Mary May appeared first on Popular Woodworking Magazine.
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Glazing to Highlight Detail
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 Glazing is easy to do, and it can add a lot of decoration to furniture or woodwork. In the case of the corner chest pictured, glaze is used to highlight the detail of the moldings and carvings. The glaze emphasizes the three-dimensional effect. The process is simple. First, seal the woods surface with one or two coats of finish any film-building finish. You can apply stain under these coats […]The post Glazing to Highlight Detail appeared first on Popular Woodworking Magazine.
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