Soap finish is a shop-made polish with a long history of use in Europe and is becoming increasingly popular among furniture makers here in the States. It’s environmentally friendly and safe to use without PPE, and although it only provides moderate protection and durability, its simple formula, silky finished feel, and easy reparability tip the scale in its favor for many applications.
Sarah Marriage walks you through the steps of creating your own Soap Finish as illustrated in Issue 109 (read the article here).
