Furniture Patina Course
Gain expertise in creating authentic patina on 1940s furniture and more. Master safe testing methods, colour matching, ageing processes, and robust protective finishes to confidently restore, conserve, and enhance client pieces with professional skill and precision. This course equips you with practical techniques for reliable, high-quality results in furniture restoration.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course teaches evaluation of 1940s furniture, testing of old finishes, and choices between conservation or stripping. You will learn safe cleaning, repairing veneers, filling pores, mechanical preparation, glazing, staining, ageing, and low-sheen finishes. Additionally, develop skills in risk management, documentation, client interaction, and aftercare for professional outcomes.
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Develop skills
- Professional patina techniques: create aged, realistic layered finishes on furniture.
- Safe restoration processes: test, strip, and refinish while protecting delicate veneers.
- Identify historic finishes: recognise 1940s woods, lacquers, shellac, and wax finishes quickly.
- Apply premium finishes: use brushing, wiping, and French polishing for lasting protection.
- Prepare client documentation: provide detailed reports, samples, and aftercare guidance.
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