Thursday, April 5

Sealing Balsa Wood

I don't usually use balsa wood to build furniture. Basswood is my favorite choice.


Today I read that you can seal balsa wood with a mixture of 2/3 white glue and 1/3 water. This keeps it from warping and is supposed to help it take paint better.

I'm working on the frames for my little sofa and ottoman. I sealed the wood using this technique. It dried nice and flat with no warping at all! I didn't even have to weigh it down.

I plan to paint the frames black and then add Martha's metallic glaze. Hopefully I will have the finished furniture to show you later?

Hope you have a nice day!


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8 comments:

  1. Fabiola8:13 AM

    Thanks for this information on the balsa.
    Bye Faby

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  2. otterine9:25 AM

    That's a great tip for balsa! :D

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  3. Giac9:38 AM

    Hi Kathi,
    Thanks for the information. It's good to know as I've always shyed away from Balsa...seems I always get nail marks and puck on them.
    Have a wonderful weekend,
    Giac

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  4. Sherry10:09 AM

    I haven't left a comment in a while but do enjoy seeing your amazing work. Happy Spring.

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  5. Cote11:35 AM

    Gracias por la información sobre la madera de balsa, es una interesante información!!
    Besitos

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  6. Lucille7:09 PM

    Kathi, thanks for the recipe!

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  7. Ilona2:35 AM

    Kathi, thank you for sharing this information, hopefully it helps. Balsa is not my favorite. Happy Easter and blessings, Ilona

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  8. Kikka N3:15 AM

    Great tips :)
    Thank You!
    Hugs
    Kikka

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