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Yes, you can apply shellac (French polish) to all sorts of things, paper, metal, hardwoods and softwoods. Shellac is used as a glazing agent in some sweets too. The only reason not to French polish softwood is that it takes some time to apply the finish and some would say it's not worth the effort on softwoods.
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French polish is typically used on hardwoods rather than softwoods. Softwoods, such as pine or cedar, have a more open grain and can absorb the shellac used in French polishing unevenly, resulting in a less smooth finish. However, if the softwood has been properly sealed beforehand, it is possible to achieve a satisfactory French polished look.
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When was french polish invented?
French polish was first invented in the early 19th century in France. It gained popularity as a wood finishing technique due to its ability to create a high-gloss finish on furniture and musical instruments.
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Can varnish be applied over french polish?
Usually no. Shellac has wax in it, and you use linseed oil when applying a French polish. If you painted that, the paint would peel off. If you want to paint a French-polished piece, you need to remove the polish first. Alcohol would be your best bet. if you add the polish over the french polish it will ruin the french polish. i have tried it before. << Actually, I think the questioner's trying to turn the item from a French-polished piece to a painted one. If he does that without stripping the item, it'll ruin both the French polish (which is notoriously delicate) and the paint. But yes, you're absolutely right it will ruin the French polish--looking at French polish crosswise ruins French polish, so what else is new?
Where is softwood used?
Softwood can be used for furniture, flooring, window frames, and storage closets. However, there are different types of softwood like fir, cedar, pine, and redwood. One type may be more suitable for a particular application. For example, redwood may be used for storage closets.
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polonais.
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No it is french, i think
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Cirage.
How do you remove french polish?
Are you serious?? You remove it the same way you would remove any nail polish.... with nail polish remover.
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Is sequoia a hardwood or a softwood?
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How do you remove french nail polish?
Are you serious?? You remove it the same way you would remove any nail polish.... with nail polish remover.
