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We recently hosted a tea party at our museum and someone set a teapot on an antique sideboard (they took "precautions" by placing a terrycloth towel underneath, however, the heat and moisture resulted in a white ring where the teapot was placed). I do not want to refinish the piece but would like to know if anyone has any tips for removing the ring? Thank you, Deborah

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Comment by Craig Phillips / B & C Emporium on December 23, 2009 at 2:09pm
We have always used a product called Briwax, some 0000 steel wool and a "T" shirt rag. if you have any questions just email me and I can try to talk you thru the process,

Craig Phillips
B & C Emporium
http://www.b-c-e.biz
as well as on the bd. of directors of the Allegan Co Historical Society, Allegan, Michigan
Comment by basswood on December 23, 2009 at 2:11pm
Many antiques are finished with shellac. If it is shellac, the fix is easy... put some denatured alcohol on a rag and rub it on and around the ring. The ring should disappear. If it is not shellac, the finish will not be harmed by the alcohol, but it won't fix it either. Shellac also can be used for the fix if the original finish is shellac. It dissolves the old finish, they blend together, and when dry it should look as good as new.

Cheers,

Basswood
Comment by Deborah Jackson on December 23, 2009 at 3:11pm
Thank you Basswood & Craig! Yes, I believe that the finish is shellac. So, if I use the denatured alcohol to remove the ring, I need to apply shellac when finished? If I use the Briwax and steel wool, will it work with a shellac finish? Thank you, Deborah
Comment by basswood on December 23, 2009 at 3:21pm
The denatured alcohol alone can be used to "reconstitute" the shellac and remove the ring. Shellac is the most forgiving of finishes. If the piece has other blemishes, adding a new layer of shellac softens and blends with the original finish. It comes in a few colors and in dry flakes you mix up yourself with denatured alcohol or you can get it already mixed up. All the best, Basswood
Comment by Craig Phillips / B & C Emporium on December 24, 2009 at 1:41pm
yes denatured alcohol will also remove all the shellac so be very careful with that and very flammable, yes briwax will also work on shellac
Craig Phillips

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