Once you’ve wiped off the excess, let the project dry for at least 24 hours. Don’t touch it. Don’t breathe on it too heavily. Just let it sit there and become beautiful. The next day, you can add a coat of polyurethane or wax to protect the finish, but honestly, that’s a job for another lazy Sunday. For now, just admire how you turned a boring plank of wood into something rich, warm, and full of stories.
You did it with a rag, some patience, and a little bit of chaos. Your furniture is now deeper than your thoughts before coffee. Go ahead, give it a pat. You earned it.
