This section presents the material, the techniques as well as the products used to build and finish the furniture.
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Most of the wood used is white pine, a large softwood tree that could easily be found in large numbers in that era. |
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Among the different assembly techniques commonly used in the workshop are the pegged mortise-and-tenon joinery, the dovetail joinery, the tongue and groove, etc. All these techniques are synonymous with strength and durability and this is why the furniture of that era is still around today. |
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The workshop is the place where everything is possible for the craftsman. Today, many tools facilitate his work. Because these tools were not available in that era, it makes us realize the amount of work done by our ancestors as well as the extent of their knowledge. |
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In order for a piece of furniture built today to look as beautiful as an antique from the past, it is necessary to use finishing products from that era. This is why casein based paint (milk paint) is used in the workshop as well as walnut stain, gum lac and other finishes. It is important to note that all these products are natural and environment friendly. |
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