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French Polishing

French Polishing
On this course you will practise all the steps involved in the historical art of French...
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French polishing highlights the luminosity and translucency inherent in the structure of the wood like no other treatment method. From the 18th to the early 20th century, it was the finish of choice commonly used on fine furniture and musical instruments.
On this course you will practise all the steps involved in the historical art of French polishing, on sample plates (skinning in, bodying up, spiriting out) . You will learn how to create a polishing pad and how to prepare the lacquer and the surface. Depending on time, quality requirements and desired gloss level, you will get to know three techniques. You will work with shellac flakes dissolved by yourself and other products. While the polish is drying, you will have the opportunity to discuss any restoration questions you may have using examples (you are welcome to bring your own furniture or items).
     
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    Kirstin Lang

    Kirstins work focuses on preserving the structure, recovering the usability and restoring the surfaces of antique furniture. In her own workshop, the qualified joiner, wood turner and restorer is dedicated to restoration, combining the latest technical knowledge with traditional work methods.Kirstin Lang

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    Workshop-centre Niederalteich

    A haven for traditional crafts!

    A mere 10 minutes drive from our company headquarters in Plattling, it is situated idyllically between the river Danube and the Natural Reserve Bavarian Forest and offers ideal conditions for undisturbed creative work.

    The former stable of the Monastery Niederalteich is optimally equipped with

    • Bench room,
    • Turning workshop,
    • Sharpening room,
    • Machine room,
    • Kitchen and Sanitary rooms.

     


    DICTUM-Kurswerkstatt
    St. Ursulaweg 19
    94557 Niederalteich



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    • Qualification Keine.
    • Duration 2 Tage
    • Info Material included (70 €).
    • Participants 8
    • Language Deutsch
    • Instructor Kirstin Lang
    • Course Time 9.00 - 18.00 Uhr
    • Date 12.09 - 13.09
    • Location St.-Ursulaweg 19, 94557 Niederalteich
    Workshop no. KU1592401
    €309.00 per participant

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    Additional course dates available on request - our lines are open Monday till Friday, from 8 am to 7 pm by telephone on +49 (0)9931 4058-981 or via email to workshop@dictum.com
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    Course No. Start End Location Price  
    Kursnnummer: KU1592501
    Start: 19.05.2025
    end: 20.05.2025
    Location: Niederalteich
    Price: €319.00