This is written and presented by Calvert Regan who has had more than 40 years professional experience as a traditional craftsman and antique furniture restoration specialist.

29 Pages of reference material  primarily designed as a stand alone step by step guide for those wishing to explore and experience this process.

This module covers the techniques and considerations of basic furniture reviving. The module is broken up into three sections: Assessment, cleaning and reviving. Assessment covers evaluation of finish and the woodwork construction, allowing the restorer/conservator to plan the restoration process. Cleaning provides a clear view of the surface condition. Some-times this is all that is necessary, followed by waxing and burnishing.Once the surface can be seen clearly it is possible to make an assessment of its condition. Should the surface be crazed, bleached, worn or stained, some repairs will have to be undertaken to reconstitute it’s surface. Should this be required, methods used to repair the surface will be dealt with later in the module.

Prerequisites: The techniques outlined in this eBook assume prior knowledge of the French polishing and staining processes which are covered in the companion Modules 3 and 4.

This eBook can be downloaded via the links provided when checking out (9mB).