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CLASS FULL - Historic Finishes: Varnish, Stains, Dyes, and Wax

Sat, Oct 23

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Saint Paul

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CLASS FULL - Historic Finishes: Varnish, Stains, Dyes, and Wax
CLASS FULL - Historic Finishes: Varnish, Stains, Dyes, and Wax

Time & Location

Oct 23, 2021, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT

Saint Paul, 753 Hague Ave, St Paul, MN 55104, USA

About the Event

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This brand new class, taught by Mark Johnston of Historic Design Consulting, introduces you to wood finishes commonly found in older homes. Mark will discuss the differences between varnish, stain, dyes, and waxes.  He'll describe how to identify these finishes in your home and will demonstrate best practices for application, cleaning, and repair. You'll have the opportunity to practice these techniques during class.

Come with your questions and curiosities about historic wood finishes! We'll supply all the tools and materials.

Mark is the founder of Historic Design Consulting.  He is a member of the Minnesota Society of Architectural Historians and the Association of Preservation Technology and meets the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards for History and Architectural History. Mark has a particular interest in 19th century building trades and does much of his work using authentic materials and techniques. Historic Design Consulting offers a wide range of…

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