Specialized Wood Finishing Flashcards
What are traditional paste fillers made from?
Alkyd resins
Silica Pigments
Why would you choose to polish in the wood finishing process?
Increase Gloss and Smoothness of the surface
What may be used to lubricate abrasives used in polishing?
Water
Preferred in an light oil mixed with mineral spirits
Components of Marble Faux finishes?
Combination of White, Black and Green Paints and Glazing Liquids
What decorative feature intentionally features many tiny cracks?
Crackle Finish
How are veins made when applying a Marble Faux Finish?
With a Feather
What is graining?
Reproduction of wood grain using paints glazes and special tool techniques
What is usually used to tint shading lacquer?
Aniline dye-based product
What is patina?
Sheen produced on surface from age and use
What are you attempting to do when you distress a finish?
Simulate age and wear
Five types of distressing techniques usually employed?
Impact
Abrasion
Boring
Painting
Staining
Purpose of spatter in a distressed finish?
Applied to Furniture it by simulating fly specks
