Thread: MJ Higgens Shoulderless with Pewter End Cap...

Originally Posted by Euclid440

Many years ago spent a summer working for a professional painter, painting houses. He always drummed into us, that finish painting is 98 percent preparation. The finish is only as good as the prep, and that is where 98 percent of your time should be spent.

This is no different, a true satin finish cannot hide defects, it will only highlight them, because each satin stria has to be perfectly straight.

The trick to a perfect satin finish, is to take it to a perfect mirror, then apply a satin finish over the mirror.

Mikes work is the best satin I have seen. When I grow up I want to be like him, or at least do a satin finish like his.

Thanks so much Marty for the very nice words. You are so spot on about the finish...the work is in the preparation. Lot of folks keep asking me how to 'do it' and as you know the only thing I ever really know to say is that it takes a lot of patience and time. Outside of doing a step by step hours long video, it's the only thing I know to say. Believe me when I say that there have been many instances (and still are!) where I start over because I'm simply not satisfied with the final results.

Anyway...thanks my good friend!