We always knew that wood was versatile and beautiful, but this new wooden fashion takes it to a whole new level… 
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Wooden fashion deserves the French polishing touch
full listWooden cycle racer deserves the best French polishing
If you ever doubted the versatility of wood and it’s power to raise the spirit, take a look at the Rennholz ‘Race Wood’ vehicle…
Stunning wooden house brings the best out of trees
Here at Terry Waters French Polishing we’re always on the lookout for exciting new wood-inspired projects to share with you. We’ve seen a lot of great wood use in our time but this stunning home in Guatemala City is hard to beat…
Wooden Wonders we’d like to have French polished: 21. The Spruce Goose
The nickname “spruce goose” refers to a giant aircraft constructed almost entirely out of wood, designed by American aviation legend Howard Hughes (yes, that’s right – he’s the one played by Leonardo DiCaprio in the film, The Aviator).
Wooden Wonders we’d like to have French polished: 20. The spiral staircase of the Loretto Chapel
One of the most wonderful things about working with wood is that it’s a material that never fails to take our breath away.
Our favourite use of wood: Oak
It’s no secret that at Terry Waters French Polishing we love all things wood, particularly when we get to apply our vast French polishing experience and wood restoration expertise. Wood is used in so many different ways and turned into so many different products, and we thought we would share some our favourites with you.
Fairground fun gets us thinking about wood restoration and preserving synthetics
Ah, the wonders of the world wide web – why, only yesterday, we stumbled across this beautifully painted wooden helter skelter on the website of artist Susan Banner. Have a look – it really is something to behold.
Bespoke wooden furniture demands professional French polishing
In an age of mass production and disposable goods, those people who can commission bespoke wooden furniture enjoy the benefits of wood quality, craftsmanship and unique ownership. With something so precious it would be foolish not to complete the process with professional French polishing.
Bespoke French polishing – we tell you how
So, you’ve had a look around our website and you know about the services Terry Waters French Polishing can offer. You know that we can help whether you require a spray-finish for bulk items, or a more bespoke service for a treasured antique. But you might still be wondering exactly what “French polishing” consists of. What is this ancient and mysterious art involving the lac beetle, building up layers of shine, and bringing out the grain in something called “chatoyancy”?
French polishing experts – whatever the wood type
Here at Terry Waters French Polishing, we pride ourselves on our knowledge of wood. Which is why you’ll occasionally hear us bandy about the names of wood you may never have heard of before – woods like zebrano, for example, or lacewood.
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