Category Archives: Technique

How to Use Briwax over Paint

Posted on 07/01/2011 by The Briwax Guy

Do you have an older piece of furniture that you like, but just don’t like the finish? A friend was telling us about “Uncle Matt’s Piece” . . . that’s what she called it because that’s what everybody called it! … Continue reading →

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Customer Creativity

Posted on 01/29/2010 by The Briwax Guy

One of our good customers – Mrs. U –  sent us some photographs of her creativity using Briwax over paint. When this chest was found at the “Bargin Box”, it was neon yellow and had contact paper on the top! … Continue reading →

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How do you use the Briwax Wax Filler Stick?

Posted on 01/23/2010 by The Briwax Guy

Maybe the first question should be  —  why do I even need a Briwax Wax Filler Stick?  The answer would be if you have a nail hole, a knot hole that needs to be filled or a perhaps a repair … Continue reading →

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Come Meet The Briwax Guy!

Posted on 10/05/2009 by The Briwax Guy

The Briwax Guy is “On the Road Again” . . . This time he’s going to be at Nottingham Antiques in Atlanta, GA. If you’re in the Atlanta area, mark your calendar for Saturday, October 31. Celebrate Halloween with us … Continue reading →

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Can Briwax be used over Paint?

Posted on 08/01/2009 by The Briwax Guy

Absolutely.  Make certain that the paint is cured.  Here is a step by step method of taking an unfinished piece to a painted, distressed and finished piece.  Of course, the final finish is Briwax. Here’s the finished piece Now, how did … Continue reading →

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Briwax Water-Based Wood Dyes

Posted on 04/30/2009 by The Briwax Guy

Dying Wood Follow these four (4) easy steps to dye wood. Step 1: This solid maple stool will  be dyed with Briwax Water Base Dye.  Using rubber gloves is highly recommended. Step 2: In this example, we dyed only the legs … Continue reading →

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Using Briwax Liming Wax

Posted on 04/30/2009 by The Briwax Guy

This wax is a smooth paste formulation, which produces a white grained finish in open pored woods. Finish off the liming effect with an application of Clear Briwax to clean up the finished piece.  Liming wax was the predecessor to … Continue reading →

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