Fiddes Black Polish – 1 Litre

Description

Fiddes Black Polish is shellac based French polish traditionally used to produce a black, ebonised finish on wood. It will create a high gloss black sheen when using traditional French polishing techniques. It is also used to touch up and repair Chinoiserie or black lacquer.

How to use Fiddes Black Polish

For a full and comprehensive guide to French polishing please see our article here.

1. Ensure the wood is bare and old finishes removed.
2. Fill the grain with a grain filler.
3. Stain the wood using a Fiddes Light Fast Water Concentrate in Black.
4. Apply multiple, thin coats over a well sealed surface with a French polishing brush or polishing rubber.
5. You can de-nib between coats with 0000 wire wool or 400 grit sand paper but ensure it is fully dry.
6. Little or no oil should be used when applying with a rubber.
7. This will produce a high gloss black coating with outstanding depth and sheen.
8. For a high gloss finish allow to dry fully for 7 days then burnish with Priory polishes burnishing cream.

Please note –

Coverage – Approx. 8 square metres per litre

Drying time – 20-30 minutes per coat

Clean tools with Methylated spirit