Publisher Description

Brian Miller's new The Art of Coloring Wood will take your woodworking to a new level by taking the mystery and intimidation out of finishing with chemicals and dyes. You'll never use a basic stain on your handcrafted masterpiece ever again. If you're a woodworker looking to take your skills – and your next project – to a higher level of craftsmanship, you might want to consider colouring your wood with chemicals and dyes instead of stains. Unlike stains that can trap light and obscure grain patterns, chemicals and dyes, when handled properly, are one of the best methods for enhancing a wood's colour or accentuating the grain pattern. A classic technique that's been practiced for centuries, colouring wood is a sure way to infuse a "wow" into your woodworking efforts. With expert guidance by Brian Miller, a professor of Wood Technology who teaches an actual course on colouring wood, The Art of Coloring Wood removes any and all intimidation of working with chemicals and dyes and is the perfect entry point for anyone looking to move on from simple stains to learn the art of coloring wood for dramatic effect. To keep the information accessible and relevant, The Art of Coloring Wood focuses on the six most popular woods used by woodworkers – maple, quartersawn white oak, mahogany, walnut, cherry and alder – and outlines the unique characteristics with regard to coloring each. After the six woods are outlined, The Art of Coloring Wood moves onto the supplies needed, including brushes, sandpaper, and much more, before proceeding into the easy-to-follow and engaging chapters on the different chemicals and dyes that will make your woodworking shine. The beauty of The Art of Coloring is Miller's simple approach that makes the chemistry very easy to understand. Each chapter offers recipes, insights, and many "a-ha!" moments that make learning about chemicals and dyes both fascinating and within easy reach. With the helpful sidebars throughout the book offering tips, mistakes, and countless nuggets of information, The Art of Coloring Wood will have you understanding the methods and many worthwhile reasons for colouring your wood while chomping at the bit to get a project completed so you can finish it with style and flair. SELLING POINTS: . Separates out and breaks down what appears to be intimidating – staining with chemicals and dyes – into an easy-to-understand and very simple process that provides dramatic results. . The book is based on an actual class taught by the author, an woodfinishing expert and acting faculty member in Wood Technology. Every woodworker needs to finish a project and this book will attract a very large audience seeking accessible information for this classic and undercovered method. . The woodworking community is replete with with engineers, doctors, and other STEM-based professions, making chemistry a popular element in the craft. . Audience Woodworkers of all skill levels Artists working with wood. Woodworking teachers and instructors Builders, architects, and interior designers

Author Biography

Marci Crestani is a former lifestyle columnist for the Los Angeles Times and the Los Angeles Daily News, and has worked as an editor for numerous trade magazines. She is also the author of a book of essays, Halfway to Dead: After 50, You Just Have to Laugh. Marci Crestani is a former lifestyle columnist for the Los Angeles Times and the Los Angeles Daily News, and has worked as an editor for numerous trade magazines. She is also the author of a book of essays, Halfway to Dead: After 50, You Just Have to Laugh.

Table of Contents

IntroductionChapter 1: Wood SamplesChapter 2: Supplies You Will NeedChapter 3: Prepping Your Wood for ColorChapter 4: A Few Reminders Before You BeginChapter 5: Introduction to ChemicalsChapter 6: Ammonium Hydroxide for FumingChapter 7: Ferrous Sulfate Chapter 8: Ferrous Sulfate + Potassium DichromateChapter 9: Iron AcetateChapter 10: Nitric AcidChapter 11: Potassium DichromateChapter 12: Sodium CarbonateChapter 13: Sodium Hydroxide (Lye)Chapter 14: Intro to Natural DyesChapter 15: BrazilwoodChapter 16: CochinalChapter 17: LogwoodChapter 18: Walnut CrystalsChapter 19: Introduction to Synthetic DyesChapter 20: Grain FillingChapter 21: GlazesChapter 22: Wire BrushingChapter 23: StainsChapter 24: Bloopers Resources

Review

"A clear and comprehensive overview of using chemicals to colour your projects ... If it can be used to colour wood, then Miller covers it in this book ... a very enjoyable read." --Carl Duguay, Canadian Woodworking & Home Improvement
"Unique and thoroughly user friendly in tone, organization and presentation, The Art of Coloring Wood is an extraordinary and highly recommended addition to personal, professional, high school woodshop, community and academic library Woodworking instructional reference collections." --Midwest Book Review

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Unique and thoroughly user friendly in tone, organization and presentation, The Art of Coloring Wood is an extraordinary and highly recommended addition to personal, professional, high school woodshop, community and academic library Woodworking instructional reference collections. -- Midwest Book Review

Description for Sales People

Key Selling Points:Separates out and breaks down what appears to be intimidating-staining with chemicals and dyes- into an easy-to-understand and very simple process that provides dramatic results.The book is based on an actual class taught by the author, an woodfinishing expert and acting faculty member in Wood Technology. Every woodworker needs to finish a project and this book will attract a very large audience seeking accessible information for this classic and undercovered method. The woodworking community is replete with with engineers, doctors, and other STEM-based professions, making chemistry a popular element in the craft. AudienceWoodworkers of all skill levelsArtists working with wood. Woodworking teachers and instructorsBuilders, architects, and interior designers

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