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Expert Answers: A custom patina
“I often use brass hinges, screws, and pulls in my work. I know I can buy products with various antique effects, but how can I customize my own colors and finishes on brass hardware?”

Expert Answers: Shedding light on finishing flaws
Sometimes, after I’ve sanded and finished a piece, I’ll take it outside or into another room and notice scratches and machine marks on the surface that I didn’t see as I was working in my shop.