...the French & the Polish... hmmm... the two nations living under Englands tarnish and abrasive ways... to ruin our lives and disrespect the past... hmmm... tow halves... 1/2 + 1/2 = victory... history never forgets... and summons me... the same as lady death calls to arms... she must be obeyed... for she needs fresh blood... hmmm... lady death needs revenge... for she is the one who decides who lives or dies... and death is no escape... for she needs legions... loyal to her... and only her!
Im training to be a french polisher took ages to find a course been doing it for over a year now and i love it one thing tho i cannot wear the masks i cant stand em lacquer and primer are great to breathe in especially in a closed enviroment like a spray booth
The "original" Frecnh polish method (from France) involve using pumice to create the surface before applying the shellack, and not to sand between layers, (unless there are defects to correct , which are also filed with pumice using a linen cylindrical shaped tool.
The method on the video seem to be the english way to apply schellack. using a different kind of schellack, sometimes the wood have been impregnated with rabbit skin glue before è but I am not expert.
WTF!! I didn't know polishing was an art form. What's the big deal? What's the difference? Could someone who polishes let me know what the big deal is....Just wondering......
The French Polish is a very simple technique to get good at... and to even myself, who is somewhat accomplished in the french polish process, I cannot usually tell the difference between a master and an expert work....
But, the French Polish is the most beautiful method of polishing. The deep, rich enhancement from the lac resin just brings out every beauty of the wood. Lacquer doesn't do that... never
word! Here's another secret. It's very easy to apply french polish. There are many youtube tutorials on this process... Though I must advise you, there are as many french polish methods as there are french polishers.
Most of the time it involves rubbing the lac in. But I just purchase shellac pre-mixed, slather it on with a foam brush, and then I sand it down 400 800 1200
True, but having applied both methods of shellac application (slather and sand/ french polish), french polishing produces better results. It just takes so much bleeding time!
I can't get it right... Apparently just 4 oz of 2 lb cut will do a whole guitar or violin??? When I rubbed it in, it kept getting stuck to the rag, and drying too fast...
It does take a bit of time to develop the technique. When you start to stick and drag, it's time to stop the application for a while. My focus is antique restoration. I'll do three passes over a piece of furniture, and then let the shellac cure for several hours before the next application session. The trick to getting excellent results lies not so much in french polishing, but making sure the grain is properly filled. Grain filling is a phenomenal pain in the a-s-s.
the density of the rubber is also important, as a too loght wool will allow too much product to flow in, oblige to have a very light hand which is tiring.
well how about that. i just typed french polishing into google and found you on Helium. then I typed the same into youtube and you came up on that as well. thats what I call good marketting
You should know one Egyptian Technique which I don't know the right translation for it. In this Technique it takes around 30 to 45 days to polish one bedroom set. However, you polishing lasts very long and the sheen is very very natural
Such polishing is very common in Egypt and almost all furniture polishers are using this method.
Egyptian Furniture is really Awesome. I am sure it is in first place. Yes of course, their furniture style is an imitation to the English and French furniture. However, the Egyptians have defeated both English and French by their remarkable skill. French or Italian made.
It is interesting to learn about the different techniques from around the world. The English first discovered 'Shellac' in India, the locals there would lay 'lac' (shellac) over a piece and leave it to melt evenly over the piece in the sun. Due to the lack of sun in this part of the world, we have adapted this labor intensive process over the past 300 hundred years. I would be interested to learn more about the technique in Egypt.
Jasonstillwater seems to have his underwear in a knot. This was obviously not intended to be an instructional video, but a brief glimpse of the french polishing process.
I also restore. French polishing is part of the skillset. What is the solution you use? How viscous, what are the ingredients, how do you fold the pad, how do you make sure there is no dust, what if you want to darken, then you sand, and in spots color disappears? I think some narration would be of value, if this video is, in fact, instructional.
Your questions seem very general in the sense I could give you many answers. I can say I was taught the English way of polishing and I find that many polishers develop their own technique. The video was not intended to teach people as it took me years to learn to French polish. I created the video to serve more as an educational video than a instructional one. The trade is slowly be phased out by modern methods and most young people have never heard of French polishing.
Thank you for your comment, it is the antique restorations that have kept French polishing alive, I haven't been able to produce a better finish not using French polishing.
Welldone bud, Its good to see someone with your enthusiasm for wood finishing...10 out of 10...
keilscave 5 months ago
...the French & the Polish... hmmm... the two nations living under Englands tarnish and abrasive ways... to ruin our lives and disrespect the past... hmmm... tow halves... 1/2 + 1/2 = victory... history never forgets... and summons me... the same as lady death calls to arms... she must be obeyed... for she needs fresh blood... hmmm... lady death needs revenge... for she is the one who decides who lives or dies... and death is no escape... for she needs legions... loyal to her... and only her!
RealDogofGenius 11 months ago
Im training to be a french polisher took ages to find a course been doing it for over a year now and i love it one thing tho i cannot wear the masks i cant stand em lacquer and primer are great to breathe in especially in a closed enviroment like a spray booth
lewisy09 1 year ago
I have never seen a French polisher, polishing wearing a glove before.
Yes, for doing staining and wood stripping, but this is a first.
Nice finish.
SensaiMan 1 year ago
Love it =)
TheCanadianization 2 years ago
The finish looks briliant even with the poor video. Nice goin! Long live the craftsmen.
rodnisimo 2 years ago
The "original" Frecnh polish method (from France) involve using pumice to create the surface before applying the shellack, and not to sand between layers, (unless there are defects to correct , which are also filed with pumice using a linen cylindrical shaped tool.
The method on the video seem to be the english way to apply schellack. using a different kind of schellack, sometimes the wood have been impregnated with rabbit skin glue before è but I am not expert.
Pianotec 2 years ago
WTF!! I didn't know polishing was an art form. What's the big deal? What's the difference? Could someone who polishes let me know what the big deal is....Just wondering......
1CME90 3 years ago
The French Polish is a very simple technique to get good at... and to even myself, who is somewhat accomplished in the french polish process, I cannot usually tell the difference between a master and an expert work....
But, the French Polish is the most beautiful method of polishing. The deep, rich enhancement from the lac resin just brings out every beauty of the wood. Lacquer doesn't do that... never
jazzpsalti 3 years ago
Wow, well I learned something new today, thanks.
1CME90 3 years ago
word! Here's another secret. It's very easy to apply french polish. There are many youtube tutorials on this process... Though I must advise you, there are as many french polish methods as there are french polishers.
Most of the time it involves rubbing the lac in. But I just purchase shellac pre-mixed, slather it on with a foam brush, and then I sand it down 400 800 1200
jazzpsalti 3 years ago
cool.
1CME90 3 years ago
True, but having applied both methods of shellac application (slather and sand/ french polish), french polishing produces better results. It just takes so much bleeding time!
fernando5821 3 years ago
I can't get it right... Apparently just 4 oz of 2 lb cut will do a whole guitar or violin??? When I rubbed it in, it kept getting stuck to the rag, and drying too fast...
jazzpsalti 3 years ago
It does take a bit of time to develop the technique. When you start to stick and drag, it's time to stop the application for a while. My focus is antique restoration. I'll do three passes over a piece of furniture, and then let the shellac cure for several hours before the next application session. The trick to getting excellent results lies not so much in french polishing, but making sure the grain is properly filled. Grain filling is a phenomenal pain in the a-s-s.
fernando5821 3 years ago
Agreed there is the "secret" if any !
the density of the rubber is also important, as a too loght wool will allow too much product to flow in, oblige to have a very light hand which is tiring.
Pianotec 2 years ago
what is that ball you dipped?
Terri3210 3 years ago
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im sure the customer loved the yellow on there table edge it matched well. ha ha u suck
deago975 3 years ago
well how about that. i just typed french polishing into google and found you on Helium. then I typed the same into youtube and you came up on that as well. thats what I call good marketting
alamo11 3 years ago
Good on ya mate,Interesting,Its all in the prep and the stages.Skin in,Body up,Stiff out.I enjoyed your work,Keep at it
ccshooters 4 years ago
You should know one Egyptian Technique which I don't know the right translation for it. In this Technique it takes around 30 to 45 days to polish one bedroom set. However, you polishing lasts very long and the sheen is very very natural
madwani 4 years ago
Such polishing is very common in Egypt and almost all furniture polishers are using this method.
Egyptian Furniture is really Awesome. I am sure it is in first place. Yes of course, their furniture style is an imitation to the English and French furniture. However, the Egyptians have defeated both English and French by their remarkable skill. French or Italian made.
Egyptians also do excellent Gilding
madwani 4 years ago
It is interesting to learn about the different techniques from around the world. The English first discovered 'Shellac' in India, the locals there would lay 'lac' (shellac) over a piece and leave it to melt evenly over the piece in the sun. Due to the lack of sun in this part of the world, we have adapted this labor intensive process over the past 300 hundred years. I would be interested to learn more about the technique in Egypt.
ptoone101 4 years ago
the table is edwardian, was never cut in half, they are meant to be d-shaped.
honestronutube 4 years ago
Jasonstillwater seems to have his underwear in a knot. This was obviously not intended to be an instructional video, but a brief glimpse of the french polishing process.
fernando5821 4 years ago
I also restore. French polishing is part of the skillset. What is the solution you use? How viscous, what are the ingredients, how do you fold the pad, how do you make sure there is no dust, what if you want to darken, then you sand, and in spots color disappears? I think some narration would be of value, if this video is, in fact, instructional.
jasonstillwater 4 years ago
Your questions seem very general in the sense I could give you many answers. I can say I was taught the English way of polishing and I find that many polishers develop their own technique. The video was not intended to teach people as it took me years to learn to French polish. I created the video to serve more as an educational video than a instructional one. The trade is slowly be phased out by modern methods and most young people have never heard of French polishing.
ptoone101 4 years ago
Not being a smart ass or anything but maybe you could do a video like that.
LSP55 3 years ago
Brilliant work, mate! I do restorations as well, and it's great to see that I am not alone with my french polishing skills.
fernando5821 4 years ago 2
Thank you for your comment, it is the antique restorations that have kept French polishing alive, I haven't been able to produce a better finish not using French polishing.
ptoone101 4 years ago