Rotten stone is an old-school powdered rubbing compound made from finely ground limestone. Finer than pumice powder, rotten stone can be used to achieve a glass-like high-gloss shine on lacquer or ...

Q–One room in my house has pecan-chestnut wood paneling on the walls. This wood has been finished with shellac or varnish of some kind. How can I apply a ”pickled” finish to this wood? A–Pickling is ...