Cedarwood is commonly used for outdoor projects or generally projects that need to be resistant against moisture, rotting, or insects. So it´s mostly used for fence posts, fences, barns, cabins, garden furniture, and so on. Cedar, however, is not commonly used for carving. Mainly because Cedar is a softwood and normally softwood is not that …
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Cedarwood is one of the most popular types of wood in the US. It is readily available and not that expensive. The one thing that makes it stand out compared to a lot of other types of wood is that it is naturally rot-resistant and it´s oils repel insects. I personally like to use Cedarwood …
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Like most materials, wood will start to rot and decay once it is exposed to the elements but luckily for us, we can treat the wood to protect it from rain and the sun to make it last a whole lot longer than it usually would. Protecting wood against the elements is not hard to …
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Cedarwood is a popular choice for outdoor projects because of its natural resistance against rot. It is also fairly easy to work with and readily available in the U.S. I personally used it for quite a lot of different projects and I like to work with it a lot even though it has its disadvantages …
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Finding the correct glue for a specific project is essential for the longevity and the clean look of the project but it isn´t always easy to find the perfect glue right away. Especially when it comes to more specific projects, that require a transparent or clear drying glue. In this article, I will go over …
Wood is an amazing material to work with but you should carefully consider what kind of wood you want to use for every project. Because especially if your project is going to be sitting outside the choice of wood is very important. Things like temperature and humidity can cause different kinds of wood to contract …
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Acrylic paint is every crafter’s favorite Paint. It is easy to use, quite cheap compared to most other paints out there and they dry really fast. However, because of the fact, that they are so easy to work with and because they are water-based a lot of new crafters doubt that they stick well to …
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I think everyone has been in that one situation where they want to change the look of their furniture, maybe because it is old looking or too dark. But most old or high-quality wood furniture is sealed with varnish so, naturally, the question arises if it is possible to paint over varnish directly or if …
Latex paint is very easy to apply and it´s easy to get great results out of it. However, there are still a few things, that you have to look out for when using latex paint and it can be a little harder to get a smooth finish with it compared to using oil paints, for …
Acrylic paints are probably the most popular paints for any kind of crafts or art project out there. They are so popular because it’s easy to work with them, acrylic paints dry fast, are water-soluble while still being water-resistant once they dry. So they are a perfect fit for a lot of crafting and art-related …
