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About maura macaluso
Expertise
I can answer all questions regarding woodcarving, chip carving, scroll sawing, carving tools and techniques and can answer most questions regarding wood. I am not an appraiser of carvings nor an antique dealer.

Experience
I am a custom commission woodcarver. I have been carving for many years now, have won numerous awards, and am very well connected in the world of woodcarving. I am the owner/operator of www.carvinginnyc.com

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national association of woodcarvers, woodcarvers of queens, Richmond county carvers club, carving life panel of experts

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Chip chats, carving magazine

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Have taken many, many classes and instruction from many fine carvers, I was originally self taught which is the best way to learn. Many thousands of carving hours later and I find that I am now well-respected.

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best of show staten island & queens numerous 1st place and other title awards at many venues

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My work is now in international collections

 
   

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Woodworking - water damage


Expert: maura macaluso - 10/1/2009

Question
How do I bleach out the water damage around a sky light that leaked. The ceiling is T and G and I tried Oxalic Acid and it did nothing?

Answer
Hi John,   sorry for the delay in responding, I was away on vacation with no access to email.  I was not supposed to receive questions in my absence but for some reason, your question slipped through to me.

You can try hydrogen peroxide.  You will have to experiment to find the right strength to do the job. Start with a 50/50 mix of peroxide and water.  Apply it only to the darkened area as it will lighten the good wood also.  Gradually lessen the water in the mix and reapply if needed.  Please make sure to test this method in a hidden area first or on a scrap of the original wood.   Thanks for the question and good luck with your project.

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