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90 High Street
Stony Stratford
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK11 1AH.
England
Hollywood Music is the only place to buy digital pianos and keyboards in Milton Keynes and for over 20 miles around. We have a wide range of Korg and...
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK13 8LZ
England
Experienced piano and keyboard teacher. Flexible teaching approach. Friendly atmosphere. All levels welcome. Grades available. Also, Theory grades.
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK7 8LA
England
Piano Teaching and Theory for all ages.
Unit 60 The Triangle
Wolverton Park
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK125FJ
England
We are a family run music shop in Wolverton, Milton Keynes. We started the business in 2008 from our house and now have a beautiful shop which is also...
117 Narborough Rd
Leicester, Leicestershire LE3 0PA
England
Keysound Looking for music shops in Leicester? We
Unit 15, Witham Point
Wavell Drive
Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN3 4PL
England
We are dedicated piano specialists in Lincoln and
The Temple, Eastgate
Sleaford, Lincolnshire NG34 7DR
England
White & Sentance are one of the longest
11, St. Mary's Hill
Stamford, Lincolnshire PE9 2DP
England
Music shop established in 1963 we stock a large
36 New Yatt Road
witney
Witney, Oxfordshire ox28 1nz
England
Mildren Pianos is based in Witney, Oxfordshire.
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The Morecambe Bay Piano Group was set up to extend
08-01-2022 02:00PM
The Morecambe Bay Piano Group was set up to extend
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French Polishing and Pianos
French polishing is a wood finishing technique used on pianos that result in a very high gloss finish, with a deep colour and chatoyancy. French polishing consists of applying many thin coats of shellac dissolved in denatured alcohol using a rubbing pad lubricated with one of a variety of oils.
French polishing became prominent in the 18th century. In the Victorian era. There are some references to shellac in Europe as early as 1590, French polishing was most commonly used on expensive woods such as mahogany or walnut in order to preserve their beauty. Commonly French polished items at the time were impressive pieces of furniture or instruments because they were expected to look good at all times. The Pad is lubricated with oil that then becomes part of the overall finish. the oil helps to stop the pad from sticking and lifting previously applied layers of shellac. , Softer oils such as mineral oil will produce a glossier but less hard finish whereas more viscous oils such as walnut oil and olive oil will produce a more durable finish.
Cleaning French Polish and Pianos
If the item has been French polished, rubbing the surface with a soft, clean cloth is usually ample. You can also polish it now and then with a little wax or even with a tiny bit of furniture cream. Sticky marks should be removed immediately with a cloth soaked in warm, soapy water and then wrung out it needs to be damp, not soaking wet.