I started liming the French furniture today. I started with the top of the nightstand and its drawer. The process is quite simple. After stripping the furniture, I sanded it with a very fine grit sandpaper. Then I wiped it with a dry cloth to remove any residue, and then I wiped it down with a slightly damp cloth; then let it dry. I went over the furniture with my brass brush to bring out the grain, then applied the liming wax. It was like putting Desitin on my furniture. I applied it with a fine steel wool, let it dry for three minutes, then buffed off the hazy film with a clean cloth and some wax. After it dried for a little bit, I applied another coat of plain wax. You can stain the wood prior to adding the liming wax, but I chose to keep its natural finish. I think the liming toned down the pink-ness of the furniture.
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