Does anyone know what kind of finish(es) were typically applied to original all-wood Shaker footstools? I have just completed two Hancock footstools made from plans in "Shop Drawings of Shaker Furniture and Woodenware Volume III" and I wanted to apply the same original finish. This book does not always mention finishes. The tops are southern yellow pine and the legs were turned from white oak. These footstools do not have fabric tapes. TIA
Shaker footstool finishes
May 20, 2008
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Most shaker furniture was finish with shellacor painted with milk paint. I have a section in my web site on shaker furniture and links for moe information on shakers and furniture.
Randy
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have not seen any mention of footstool finishes. Much of my furniture is Shaker replicas I agree that many items were finished with milk paint and/or shellac. Thanks.
I do alot of shaker stuff myself.. I have been to both shaker villages in Kentucky. I like there clean lines.
Randy
Me too!
I haven't been to Kentucky, but there's a nice Shaker village in MA.
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