Ciuffo Studios

CLASSES

L. Ciuffo Studios is proud to offer a 7 week (21 hour) comprehensive course of instruction for individuals with some basic working knowledge of furniture finishing and materials. Classes are small in size and offer a lot of one on one assistance. This instruction will add to the student's knowledge of how to analyze wood color and the steps taken to restore it to its original finish. Students will create standard and varied furniture finishes that are commonly seen today. They will gain a thorough understanding of color techniques, basic applications, useable formulas and a supply of sources for tools and materials. Finishes that look complicated are reduced to simple procedures saving long hours of experimentation. This course will expand and broaden existing skills and help categorize previous knowledge. L. Ciuffo Studios is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in fine wood finishing and is sincerely interested in sharing techniques and knowledge with others who love fine wood furniture.

STRIPPING — Which Process To Use.
There are many ways in which to strip finish from wood. Selecting the best process and the right procedure for your needs is important.

BLEACHING — When Is It Necessary?
Bleaching can be a friend and helper when the desire is to create a special color to enhance the beauty of the wood grain.

DYES — When And How.
Are dyes necessary... yes? Under the right circumstances a dye is sometimes preferable to a stain.

TONING — It's All In Knowing How.
Using opaque colors and glazes to create an even color. Minimizing multiple colors.

FILLERS — A Friendly Helper.
What woods should be filled and why? We will explore this question to help you save time and money

STAINS — A Very Wide Selection.
We will discuss three mayor types of stains: pigmented stains, chemical stains and dyes.

GLAZES — An Added Value.
How to add richness to stains and fillers before the final coats of lacquer are applied.

SHADING — That Little Bit Extra.
We will cover the seldom used method of color change including formulas for mixing and application.

SEALING — Color Protection.
Why and how to use sealers to effectively control color application when involving additional color films to complete the picture.

LACQUERING — The Window.
We will discuss methods of application to insure the best possible color clarity and film construction.

OPAQUE LACQUERS — Solid Colors.
What products to look for to achieve the best results when applying solid color lacquers.

RUBBING — The Final Curtain.
That extra touch of class that creates the maximum brilliance of color, allowing the true beauty of the wood grain to be seen.

WAXING — A Skidway For Flies.
You will learn the benefits of keeping wood finishes waxed.

TOUCH UP — Spot Repairs.
We will cover the use of hard lacquer sticks for burn in repairs and minor touch up techniques.