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First a wooden Vespa – now a wooden car! Our wood restoration dreams move from two wheels to four

November 24, 2011

Wow – what IS the trend for wooden forms of transport? No sooner have we discovered a Carlos Alberto’s beautiful wooden Vespa than we find a wooden racing car right here in the UK! read more

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Bespoke French polishing – we tell you how

August 18, 2011

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”? read more

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French polishing experts – whatever the wood type

August 12, 2011

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. read more

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Terry Waters French Polishing Facebook Competition Announcement

November 19, 2010

Terry Waters French Polishing are offering one lucky winner the opportunity to spend half a days one to one tuition with our expert French Polishers, picking up tricks of the trade, French Polishing tips, and having the benefit of over 30 years experience from our skilled craftsmen. read more

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