We like rustic furniture more when we discover a cracked knot, and we particularly appreciate the curly-fiber rosewood veneer or the...
Author - Mihaela Radu
Mihaela Radu is a chemical engineer but has a great passion for wood. She has been working in the field for more than 20 years, wood finishing being what defined her during this period. She gained experience working in a research institute, in her own company, as well as in a multinational. She wants to continuously share her experience with those who have the same passion - and more.
Corrugated fibre, knots, bends, gouges - what growth defects are and how they affect wood properties
The company Naturalpaint has already accustomed us to good quality natural products for insulating and finishing the home. You probably remember the...
Yeast is not a wood of interest to the wood processing industry because there are not large quantities, it is difficult to grow and does not reach...
I arrived at I-FRONT Cluj-Napoca shortly after I filmed the footage about MDF finishing, which you can see here. I still had...
Sanding wood is an important part of the finishing process. No matter how good the polishes, varnishes or paints you use, without sanding,...
The Renaissance is identified with Michelangelo's unique artistic works and Leonardo da Vinci's openness to science. These are two landmarks that...
Hand turning is a special field in woodworking, somewhere between craft and art. It requires training, tools and machinery....
The house by the lake was designed to be a passive house, which means it is very energy efficient. For its upkeep, you don't have to spend more than...
Tisa is one of the most interesting species. It is a member of the resinosa category, but it does not secrete resin and the fruits are not cones. The wood has...
In the 19th century, dominated by the industrial revolution, factories took the place of craftsmen and small workshops, as products became cheaper....