{"title":"French Polishes","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrench Polishes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover our range of French polishes, ideal for achieving a rich, high-gloss finish on fine woodworking projects and furniture. These traditional shellac-based wood finishes enhance the natural grain and character of timber, creating depth and lustre across a variety of wooden surfaces. French polish is particularly suited to antique furniture restoration, fine cabinetry and detailed woodwork where a smooth, elegant finish is desired. Whether you're restoring a cherished piece or adding the finishing touches to a new creation, explore our French polishes at Axminster Tools to find the right products for your wood finishing projects.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"liberon-black-french-polish-250ml","title":"Liberon Black French Polish - 250ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eStrongly pigmented, this shellac polish will produce an opaque black surface suitable for new and restoration work requiring an ebonised finish. Many fine pianos have been given a new lease of life with a smart new coat of black polish when their original has become dilapidated. Applied in the same way as all other French polishes by 'mop' or 'rubber' it can be built to a mirror finish or used on an open grain oak for an interesting textural surface.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Liberon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54115822960987,"sku":"500149","price":8.61,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/500149_xl.jpg?v=1789756937"},{"product_id":"liberon-button-french-polish","title":"Liberon Button French Polish","description":"\u003cp\u003eProbably the hardest and most resistant of the French polishes. Imparting a warm golden brown colour to the host timber from its orangey red colour cast. However, applied too thickly the solid content of the finish can mask some of the grain figure detail. An excellent all-round polish for new and restoration work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Liberon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54115824042331,"sku":"500152","price":7.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/500152_xl.jpg?v=1789756951"},{"product_id":"liberon-special-pale-french-polish","title":"Liberon Special Pale French Polish","description":"\u003cp\u003eA colourless and transparent polish made from the finest quality dewaxed shellac. This is the most suitable French polish to preserve the natural colour of the host timber without colour cast or masking from the finish even when this is built to a high gloss or cut back and waxed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Liberon","offers":[{"title":"1 litre","offer_id":54115829023067,"sku":"500154","price":25.63,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"250 ml","offer_id":54115829055835,"sku":"500155","price":8.21,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/500155_xl.jpg?v=1789756961"},{"product_id":"liberon-garnet-french-polish-250ml","title":"Liberon Garnet French Polish - 250ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis strong coloured French polish will enhance the richness of dark timbers such as mahogany, walnut, and will produce a beautiful warmth on oak. One of the polishes preferred by restorers because the slight green colour cast modifies the gingery redness of new dark woods with the refraction of a more acceptable brown. Do be aware of runs and thick build-ups. Apply in thin even coats and pick up any runs as you go.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Liberon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54115834233179,"sku":"500158","price":7.97,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/500158_xl.jpg?v=1789756970"},{"product_id":"chestnut-tack-cloths","title":"Chestnut Tack Cloths","description":"\u003cp\u003eTack Cloths are coated with a special, sticky resin. The resin doesn’t transfer off the cloth but when you wipe it across a surface it removes the fine dust particles that remain after sanding and which can have a detrimental effect on the final finish. Simply wipe over your work after sanding and before applying polishes. Multi-folded each cloth can be re-used many times, place in a plastic bag and seal after use. Not for use on lathe work with the lathe revolving. Supplied in packs of 3 or packs of 10.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chestnut","offers":[{"title":"3","offer_id":54116343611739,"sku":"202505","price":4.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":54116343644507,"sku":"202506","price":8.32,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/202505_xl.jpg?v=1789759896"},{"product_id":"rustins-button-polish-250ml","title":"Rustins Button Polish 250ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eButton Polish is manufactured from pure shellac dissolved in industrial alcohol, making it an ideal formulation for restoring and finishing antique and traditional surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rustins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54118860849499,"sku":"114474","price":7.28,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/114474_xl.jpg?v=1789794407"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.axminstertools.com\/collections\/french-polishes.oembed","provider":"Axminster Tools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}