--- product_id: 7433605 title: "The Brightwork Companion : Tried-and-True Methods and Strongly Held Opinions in Thirteen and One-Half Chapters Paperback – January 15, 2004" brand: "rebecca j. wittman" price: "$42.11" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/7433605-the-brightwork-companion-tried-and-true-methods-and-strongly-held store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # The Brightwork Companion : Tried-and-True Methods and Strongly Held Opinions in Thirteen and One-Half Chapters Paperback – January 15, 2004 **Brand:** rebecca j. wittman **Price:** $42.11 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Brightwork Companion : Tried-and-True Methods and Strongly Held Opinions in Thirteen and One-Half Chapters Paperback – January 15, 2004 by rebecca j. wittman - **How much does it cost?** $42.11 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/7433605-the-brightwork-companion-tried-and-true-methods-and-strongly-held) ## Best For - rebecca j. wittman enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted rebecca j. wittman brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Brightwork Companion : Tried-and-True Methods and Strongly Held Opinions in Thirteen and One-Half Chapters Paperback – January 15, 2004 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/519swAhRbVL.jpg) ![The Brightwork Companion : Tried-and-True Methods and Strongly Held Opinions in Thirteen and One-Half Chapters Paperback – January 15, 2004 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31BFBNURK-L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ Some great parts, some not so much! *by S***E on Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2011* For me this book was a disappointment, although there were some great tips such as the use of a squeeze bottle for varnishing aloft. It concentrates almost completely on exterior varnish work. I own a Sabre sailboat and by long experience of owners, it is almost impossible to keep varnish on the toe rails due to the way they are bedded in a rubber strip. Therefore, I was disappointed that the only mention of Cetol, which is the preferred solution in my case, was how to strip it off.I am not a fan of the breezy conversational style, popularized by the Dummies books, which is used here. For instance, rather than spending half a page waxing rhapsodic about tools that are no longer on the market, she could expand the rather terse chapter on varnish to explain more of the technical details of the different varnishes, as well as oil/varnish and wiping varnish. Along the same line the use of the word "solvent" when she really means "thinner" is generally incorrect. Alcohol is a solvent for shellac because shellac is an evaporative finish. But varnish is a reactive finish. Mineral spirits will not dissolve cured varnish.The book would be much improved if the gorgeous pictures actually had some relation to the text. As it is, they are just eye candy. I would have liked to see more detail on cleaning the interior wood as part of the chapter on oil finish as well as some discussion of maintenance on interior oil finishes. In fact that chapter would benefit from pictures of what the surface looks like at each stage of the finish.On the plus side, the chapter on stripping is very good as are many of the tips on organizing and prepping your work. These clearly show her professional experience. For that alone, the book is worth having. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very well written and thought out book *by C***E on Reviewed in the United States on February 29, 2012* I just installed Teak cover boards on my 30'SISU Nor'easter which was costly and took a lot of my time so I needed an experienced Bright Work author and found it in this publication which is plain to read and understand for this newbe as well as practical. Even if you don't do your own Bright Work, this book is great reading and you can savor the author's love for this skill. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful Book! *by B***R on Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2011* This beautifully illustrated book is an easily readable supplement to Rebecca Witmann's earlier work, "Brightwork, The Art of Finishing Wood." The easy to follow instructions are supported by inspirational photos of exceptional bright work finishes. Rebecca's artistic ability with varnish and her business-like approach to her art are reflected in the excellent quality of this book. It is a must-read for anyone who is thinking about applying varnish to wood. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/7433605-the-brightwork-companion-tried-and-true-methods-and-strongly-held](https://www.desertcart.us/products/7433605-the-brightwork-companion-tried-and-true-methods-and-strongly-held) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-05-15*