How to Apply Wood Appliques
Wood appliques are intricately carved wooden designs that can be applied to a variety of surfaces to give them a more ornate appearance. You can use wood appliques to dress up kitchen cabinets, chests or even your fireplace mantle. These pieces allow you to enjoy furniture with lavish designs without the added expense. You can purchase appliques precarved in almost any size at most hardware stores or collaborate with a local woodworking shop to design your own. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Measure the piece of furniture on which you plan to place the wood applique to find the center. Remember to measure the piece both vertically and horizontally.
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Mark the center of the piece with a pencil.
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Apply a thin line of wood glue around the edges of the applique.
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Press the wood applique into place and hold it for two to three minutes to give the wood glue time to dry.
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Stain or paint the surface on which you placed the applique to make it appear as if it were naturally carved into the furniture.
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Tips & Warnings
If you choose to place your wood applique on a horizontal surface, you may place a flat, heavy item, such as a large book, on the piece for several hours to ensure that it adheres securely.
Avoid gel stain when staining surfaces that contain particularly ornate wood appliques. Gel stain works well for flat surfaces but may clump and cause discoloration when used on carvings.
Take care to use only a moderate amount of glue. If you use too much, the glue will leak out around the sides of the applique. Wood glue can be difficult to remove.
