eLetter: Staining and dying wood

The latest news from FineWoodworking.com - May 21st, 2022 [View in Browser]( [Fine Woodworking Logo]( [Subscribe]( Hello, {EMAIL}! [Staining and dying wood with Mike Mascelli]( About a year and a half ago I donned a mask and ventured up to Connecticut Valley School of Woodworking for a weekend finishing class with Mike Mascelli. It was my first time being around a group of people since the beginning of the pandemic. I was nervous, but there was no way I was going to miss this opportunity. Finishing is something many woodworkers choose to ignore. Like many, I had figured out a single method that worked for me and I never strayed—in turn, I never learned or got better. One area I avoided was adding color to my pieces. After this class with Mike, I have a much better foundation and feel much more comfortable with the notion of (gasp) dying and staining my pieces. The real game changer for me was learning that you don't have to follow a recipe, and in fact you shouldn't follow a recipe. Mike taught us the foundational information we need about stain, dyes, glazes, and toners to be able to confidently create any finish we want. The information was so great we decided to try and bring as much of my experience to you—the Fine Woodworking audience—as we could. While this series isn't a replacement for taking a hands on class, I think you'll learn about dying and staining in a deeper way than you thought you needed—and you'll be glad you did! Also on FineWoodworking.com this week: Time to get an old favorite—our 14-in. Delta bandsaw—running again. [If you missed our last livestream, watch it right here!]( [Nancy Hiller's vitally illuminating blog]( features Dr. Tiffany Momon and Jerome Bias as they describe the creative ways in which enslaved craftspeople made their own reality despite their hardships. Dave Richards shows you a variety of ways to model upholstered cushions for your SketchUp projects. [If you’re interested in learning more about SketchUp, sign up for Dave’s new online Foundations of Woodworking course here.]( [And don't miss the latest in woodworking news]( including new tools from Woodpeckers, Nano Hone, and Jet, as well as a scholarship opportunity from The Furniture Society. Thanks for sharing your weekend with us! —Ben Strano [Read More]( [twitter]( [facebook]( [linkedin]( [pinterest]( [Livestream replay: Setting up our 14-in. bandsaw]( Time to get an old favorite—our 14-in. Delta bandsaw—running again. If you missed our last livestream, watch it right here! [Watch Now]( [twitter]( [facebook]( [linkedin]( [pinterest]( [Livestream replay: Setting up our 14-in. bandsaw]( [Woodworking news – May 16, 2022]( New tools from Woodpeckers, Nano Hone, and Jet as well as a scholarship opportunity from The Furniture Society. [Read More]( [twitter]( [facebook]( [linkedin]( [pinterest]( [Woodworking news – May 16, 2022]( [Correcting the record]( Dr. Tiffany Momon and Jerome Bias describe the creative ways in which enslaved craftspeople made their own reality despite their hardships. This is where their true power lies. [Read More]( [twitter]( [facebook]( [linkedin]( [pinterest]( [Correcting the record]( [Modeling upholstered cushions in SketchUp]( Dave Richards shows you a variety of ways to model upholstered cushions for your SketchUp projects. [Watch Now]( [twitter]( [facebook]( [linkedin]( [pinterest]( [Modeling upholstered cushions in SketchUp]( [Is your shop 5S?]( Follow this Japanese organizational method to keep your workspace organized, clean, and conducive to creativity. [Read More]( [twitter]( [facebook]( [linkedin]( [pinterest]( [Is your shop 5S?]( [DIY motorized blast gates]( Woodworker Scott Walsh takes homemade blast gates, servo motors, and an Arduino microcontroller and creates a fully automated dust collection system. [Watch Now]( [twitter]( [facebook]( [linkedin]( [pinterest]( [DIY motorized blast gates]( [Powertool Techniques]( In this collection, you'll find some of the best techniques, jigs, and tips for using your router, table saw, drill press, sanders, milling machines, and other power equipment in the shop. [Shop]( [Foundations of Woodworking]( This brand new book gets to the very core of the craft of woodworking: laying out, cutting, and assembling joinery for furniture and other treasured wood objects. [Shop]( [Fine Woodworking]( [SUBSCRIBE]( [SUBSCRIBE]( [SUBSCRIBE]( [BECOME A MEMBER]( [pinterest]( [instagram]( [facebook]( [twitter]( [youtube]( [TAUNTON STORE]( | [ABOUT]( | [CUSTOMER SERVICE]( | [CONTACT]( | [PRIVACY POLICY]( [COPYRIGHT]( | [TERMS OF USE]( | [ACCESSIBILITY]( | [CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS]( 63 South Main Street | Newtown, CT 06470 You received this message because you are a Taunton customer or have registered at Taunton.com. This email was sent to you by The Taunton Press. [Click here]( to unsubscribe or to update your email preferences.