How to Cover / Repair Wood Furniture Scratches With Crayon

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This article will provide the reader with tips as to how to cover and repair scratches on wood furniture with a plain crayon.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Have you ever had a scratch on a piece of wood furniture? Most of us have and it can be quite unattractive. Below are some simple steps as to how to cover or repair your beautiful wood furniture piece with a simple crayon.
Step 2

The first thing you will need to do is to clean the scratched area well before you begin your crayon furniture repair. Take a soft clean cloth with pledge and wipe away any loose pieces of wood dust. Gently buff and smooth the area.
Step 3

Next You will need to locate a crayon that matches the shade of furniture finish. Test a small area to make certain it is a good match. If possible test a small area on the underside of the furniture. Your test spot should be in a place that will go unnoticed.
Step 4

Now your ready to begin repair. If it is a very small scratch you may be able to simply color in the area. If the blemish is deep it may require more of a filling in process. You can use a hair dryer to soften the crayon. Then lightly color the area. The melted wax will act as a filler filling in the deep indention in your wood.
Step 5

Finally the area needs to be buffed and smoothed in order to blend the wax. Take a soft, clean cloth and very gently rub the repaired spot in a circular motion. Then dust as normal with pledge or old English furniture oil.

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