Fine Finishes
Oils can be broadly categorized as drying and non-drying oils. The drying oils such as linseed or walnut oil eventually dry to a hard finish while the non-drying oils will merely harden into a sticky mass. Linseed oil was most commonly used due to its properties and its abundance as a by-product of flax production.
Click a subcategory below to view products.
Adhesives
The dictionary defines an adhesive as "a substance capable of holding materials together by surface attachment." Around 1750 the first glue adhesive patent was issued in Britain. The glue was made fro ... View All Adhesives »
Briwax Accessories
After years of experimentation, master craftsman, Henry Flack, formulated a blend of soft beeswax and an imported, hard, waxy emollient from the carnauba palm in South America. Henry called his unique ... View All Briwax Accessories »
Briwax Furniture Wax
After years of experimentation, master craftsman, Henry Flack, formulated a blend of soft bee wax and an imported, hard, waxy emollient from the carnauba palm in South America. Henry called his unique ... View All Briwax Furniture Wax »
Burn-in Sticks
Master's Magic satin Burn-In Stick melts easily and has excellent flow out from the hot knife. It readily adheres to all types of finishes. ... View All Burn-in Sticks »
Darkening Solution
Used to antique or darken brass, copper, bronze, or tin. Easy to apply and causes no dimensional change. Gradual color change lets you control the color. Works on most non-coated metals. Use as a dip ... View All Darkening Solution »
Epoxies
Do NOT use LATEX gloves with epoxy glue. Latex is good for protection from biological hazards, but some of the hazardous chemicals in epoxy diffuse right through latex. Vinyl gloves have sufficient r ... View All Epoxies »
Gold Leaf
The Art of Gold Leaf Gilding is a practice whereby thin delicate leafs of genuine gold are carefully applied into size, a medium specifically prepared to receive and secure the gold. These pro ... View All Gold Leaf »
Graining Pens
Produce extra fine lines over any surface with Master's Magic Graining Pens. Special tip allows continous flow writing in quick drying, permanent inks. ... View All Graining Pens »
Kotton Klenser
Varnishes are used to enhance the colors and to protect a painting from dirt and atmospheric pollutants. Varnishes were traditionally made from natural resins such as dammar, collected from trees (Sh ... View All Kotton Klenser »
Lacquer Shading Toner
Master's Magic Shading Toners are a nitrocellulose based spray lacquer product with finely ground, top quality, non-fading pigments added for lasting color repair. Designed to be used over a c ... View All Lacquer Shading Toner »
Lacquers & Sealers
The technique of French polishing, a traditional application of shellac, has changed little since first formulated in the late 18th century. Various recipes were concocted over the years that call for ... View All Lacquers & Sealers »
Marble Care
Marble is stone that is generally polished and used in fine building work, furniture, or decorative art. Marble is porous, and easily stained. Wipe off anything spilled on marble immediately, as you ... View All Marble Care »
Metal Polish
To preserve the value of metal items, careful cleaning, storage and display are necessary to safeguard the patina. Follow safety precautions in using solvents and other chemicals. When using commer ... View All Metal Polish »
Milk Paint
Milk paint was originally made from raw materials, curdled milk, lime, and pigment. Black pigment may have been derived from coal, soot, or charcoal. Red from a crushed brick or manufactured from diss ... View All Milk Paint »
Paint Remover
Paint and varnish remover is a solvent mixture formulated to remove finishes and clean the underlying surface. Paint removers penetrate the finish causing the to coating to swell, which weakens adhesi ... View All Paint Remover »
Restor-A-Finish
Restor-A-Finish is a unique finish-penetrating formula that restores the original color and luster to the finish while blending out minor scratches and blemishes. Permanently eliminates white heat rin ... View All Restor-A-Finish »
Rub 'n Buff
Rub 'n Buff is a wax base metallic finish that is formulated from imported carnauba waxes, fine metallic powders, and select pigments. It can be applied to any clean, dry surface as well as over previ ... View All Rub 'n Buff »
Scratch Remover
Wood putty, a simple binder, is quite effective for filling small defects in a wood's surface. The binder holds the filler together as a wood finish or glue mixed with solid material such as sawdust, ... View All Scratch Remover »
Tool Supply
Rubbing out a finish involves the abrasion of the surface with very fine sandpaper to remove surface defects and level it out, then polish to the desired sheen. Traditionally this was accomplished by ... View All Tool Supply »
Touch Up Markers
Master's Magic wick type dye markers are ideal for touching up finishes that have received scuffs and light scratches during moving or handling. The markers feature excellent flow and adhesion to most ... View All Touch Up Markers »
Touch-Up Powders
Super fine, ground pigment color for graining and color replacement in all types of touch-up work. ... View All Touch-Up Powders »
Wax Sticks
Master's Magic Wax Sticks are made of and exclusive blend of waxes offers superior glide and more durable fill. They are one third larger than most competitors' Fill Sticks, providing an outstanding v ... View All Wax Sticks »
Wood Ager
This specially formulated water-based solution is how to age wood. Wood ager instantly creates wood patina, the product is packaged as a concentrate to allow flexibility of use. This product works be ... View All Wood Ager »
Wood Brightener
While not a wood bleach, Wood Brightener helps even out stains and blemishes in wood caused by water based stains. It will also lighten furniture darkened by alkaline-based strippers. It can be applie ... View All Wood Brightener »
Wood Filler
Wood filler is a substance used to fill imperfections, nail holes or pores in wood prior to finishing. Wood filler is commonly composed of wood dust that is combined with lacquer, binders, a diluent a ... View All Wood Filler »
Wood Finishing
Wood finishing is the process of embellishment and protection of wood surfaces. Surface preparation is the initial step in wood finishing, which is accomplished by removing imperfections in the wood. ... View All Wood Finishing »
Wood Polish
Beeswax is produced in the form of thin scales secreted by young worker bees. The wax must be rendered before use as a result of impurities, with the resultant byproduct known as slumgum. The wax is ... View All Wood Polish »
