Furniture Patina Course
Gain expertise in creating authentic patina on 1940s furniture and more. Master secure testing procedures, colour matching, ageing methods, and robust protective finishes to confidently restore, maintain, and enhance client pieces with skilled craftsmanship.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course teaches evaluation of 1940s furniture, testing legacy finishes, and choices between conservation and stripping. You'll master safe cleaning methods, veneer fixes, pore filling, mechanical preparation, plus glazing, staining, ageing effects, and low-sheen protective coatings. It also covers risk assessment, record-keeping, client liaison, and post-treatment care for top-notch professional outcomes.
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Develop skills
- Professional patina techniques: create aged looks on furniture using layered, authentic finishes.
- Safe restoration processes: test, strip, and refinish while protecting delicate veneers.
- Identify historic finishes: spot 1940s timbers, lacquers, shellac, and wax rapidly.
- Apply premium finishes: use brushing, wiping, and French polishing for lasting defence.
- Produce client documentation: deliver detailed reports, samples, and care guides.
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