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Ambrose House
20, Chapel Brow,
Preston, Lancashire PR5 2NE
England
We have been Established 30 years and have a vast knowledge of the Music Industry from purchasing, advising, performing, supporting, managing, ...
12 Fox Street,
Preston, Lancashire PR1 2AB
England
Our new website offers a range of our products at fantastic prices. If you can't find something you're looking for here, please contact us and we may ...
Preston, Lancashire PR1 9FF
England
I have been a teacher in a local secondary school for 18 years. Before that, I taught piano privately, whilst bringing up my three children. I will ...
Preston, Lancashire
England
Experienced local Musician from Preston charging affordable rates for those interested in learning a new instrument. My service's teach a full range ...
946-950 Blackpool Rd,
Lea
Preston, Lancashire PR2 1XN
England
A&C Hamilton Musical Instruments is Located in Preston, Lancashire, we are a musical instrument specialist and have been trading for over 30 years.r ...
131 Moneynick Road
Randalstown, County Antrim BT41 3HU
Northern Ireland
We Keep a wide range of upright and grand pianos
142 Edgware Road
Marble Arch, London W2 2DZ
England
Jaques Samuel Pianos has been providing pianos
137A Grays Inn Road .
Bloomsbury, London WC1X 8TU
England
Peregrine's Pianos is the exclusive dealer in
111-113 Ewell Road
Surbiton, London KT6 6AL
England
We are one of the largest retailers of both new
36 New Yatt Road
witney
Witney, Oxfordshire ox28 1nz
England
Mildren Pianos is based in Witney, Oxfordshire.
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11-12-2021 02:00PM
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.