THE BURMADE WAY
Final Burnishing
GLOSS OR MATTE
Awakening the surface. Once the foundational layers are dense, cured, and perfectly flat, we must prepare the piece to receive its final color coats. How we burnish it now dictates its ultimate character—whether it will catch the light or absorb it.
The Petrified Stone (High-Gloss)
For pieces destined to carry a brilliant, reflective sheen, we look to the earth. We meticulously burnish the surface using a piece of fossil wood (petrified wood). This ancient stone smooths the lacquer into a refined, silk-like foundation.
The Teak Charcoal (Modern Matte)
For a more contemporary, understated aestheti, we require a different touch using fine teak charcoal. Rubbing it into the surface gently diffuses the light, achieving a soft, velvety, non-reflective base that naturally complements modern interior spaces.
