From Stark to Finish

08/19/2020

Hi I'm back trying to multitask with face book.. my present project is a 1899 Baldwin concert grand it became world famous between 1901-1904. I'm restoring the top

12/29/2018

HI ..Its been a while ..this is one of those high gloss pianos..the piano fell .This corner was the worst of the damage..this was a very meticulous job, It took about 80 hours to do all the repairs

09/08/2018

the pictures below are 2 french vases circa 1915 they where so badly corroded that they had to be taken apart. Repairs involved casting extensive epoxy glue up. The beautiful casting was done in pot metal, because during World War 1 most brass was needed for bullet and artillery casings.

08/16/2018

From Lisa Barber:
I have a dining room table that belong to my aunt and uncle. It is over 50 years old. And in that 50 years it has seen its share of a lot of love. And with that love it held up under a lot of water damage and a lot of stains. I thought it was pretty much a lost cause to restore it. But Randy Stark at From Stark to Finish took it under his wing and made it look majestic again! Once the table was done we realized it was a very low standing table that standard dining room chairs would not fit comfortably.He added some beautiful feet to the pedestal and made it look better than it ever was. Please see below for some before and after pictures of Randy’s amazing talent and work.

05/18/2018

Hmm..I think we are all going thru the dichotomy of feeling blessed by the insane increase in business..and the stress of not having enough time to take care of personal business..Im the last one to give advice..Saving grace...sense of humor

04/08/2018

there is a bit of a time lapse..I wrote about one of the most trying jobs on a piano I ever had , involving building up 20 thin finish coats..well, here is a before and after.

02/18/2018

This lamp was made in France (circa 1915). I did extensive restoration on it .This is one of my most favorite possessions

02/15/2018

Well I'm learning a lesson in patience..Working on repairing a split on the side of a high polish black grand piano ..left with the alternative of blending a finish that is basically incompatible..Ive had to spray almost a mist coat over the course of 2 weeks. On my 20th coat..finally thigh enough to sand and polish like glass.

01/26/2018

Just want to say thank you..I feel very blessed and grateful.

01/21/2018