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Wooden Wonders we’d like to have French polished: 22. The Statues of the Apostles, Prague

October 3, 2011

Any visitor to Prague will tell you of the city’s picture-box beauty, and in the heart of the old town is a real gem for tourists – the medieval astronomical clock. read more

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Catching the rays… not so good for you or for your wood!

June 28, 2011

Is there any sight more comforting to the soul than a ray of sunlight seeping in through a window? And the sun peeping out from behind the clouds just as you begin your summer picnic is sure to send your heart soaring. But as anyone who’s ever experienced the agony of sunburn will know, too much of a good thing is terrible! read more

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Chatoyancy and Shellac – words that add up to a perfect wood finish

March 29, 2011

Word-lovers everywhere, prepare to add a new one to your collection of favourites: Chatoyancy. read more

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French polishing restores wood to early glory

March 19, 2011

You can’t beat a bit of versatility – which is why we find working with different types of wood such a joy. Whether it’s restoring a traditional herringbone floor, working with modern laminates or applying a bespoke French polish to a piece of furniture, here at Terry Waters French Polishing we like to “branch out” (see what we did there?) and ensure we offer the full range of restoration services that our customers want. read more

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Wooden Wonders We’d Like To Have French Polished: 7. The wardrobe from The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe

March 15, 2011

OK, so it’s fictional, it’s made from an apple tree whose fruit bore amazing healing powers and it contained an entire parallel universe in amongst its haul of fur coats. But we never really get to find out what this doorway into another dimension looked like, do we? read more

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