Category: Tips and Tricks
-
Our Favourite Products
Just updated our favourite products page https://moodywoodfurniture.com/our-favourite-products/! Check out what we use on almost a daily basis in our workshop. The only products we haven’t added are Mohawk Finishing Products which we do love. They’re a bit harder to source here in the UK, but if you’re interested, let us know and we can help…
-
How to add staging props to photos using Canva
Do you ever finish taking photos only to realise you never used any staging props? Instead of setting up again, you can use AI to help you out. Here’s how: Hope this helps!
-
The safest way to remove old varnish
Need to remove an old varnish from your furniture? Especially if it’s veneer, I highly recommend using a paint/varnish stripper instead of going straight to sanding with an orbital sander or using a carbide scraper. Yes it’s a bit messier, but you don’t run the risk of burning through the veneer with a sander or…
-
How to make your own wipe-on poly
Save money and make your own wipe-on poly! It’s super simple. Get a clean container (in the video I used an old glass yogurt pot), pour in half oil based polyurethane and half white spirits. Stir until fully mixed, then you’re set! Just use a lint free cloth to wipe the mixture onto your wood.…
