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Restoration of Original Half Jullian Easel

4/17/2021

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  I had a restoration project that I enjoyed doing today.  This original half Jullian easel (made in France 🇫🇷) needed a little TLC with some metal polish, WD-40, Butcher's wax and leather conditioner.  The first thing I did was polish up the metal components.  Then I used Butcher's bowling alley wax because the wood was dry.  Some of the wood also needed a fine grit sanding.  The last thing I did was  apply something called "sno seal" to the leather handle.  You could also use Leather CPR or another product to condition the leather.
 These photos don't do justice to this beautiful easel.  I think if I hadn't become a painter then I would have liked to have been a furniture maker or woodworker.  I've always enjoyed working in wood shops, maybe in my next life..
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Cat
7/4/2023 03:42:55 pm

Wonderful posts about your Jullian easel restoration. So glad I found this blog. Helped me learn how to tell the difference between French made and Chinese made Jullian easels. Do you know if the handle on your half Julian is original?

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Eric Santoli link
7/5/2023 12:03:02 am

Hi Cat, Thank you for your comment and I'm glad my post helped you. I'm fairly certain that this leather wrapped handle is the original. They've switched over to plastic handles now which don't feel as nice. I recommend everyone look on Ebay or vintage shops to buy the French ones because they'll last a lifetime.

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Martha
1/13/2025 06:33:14 pm

Hello. My 40 year old Jillian easel ‘s leather handle just fell off one side. It’s beautifully stitched and I’d like to make it useable again.

Find a saddle maker? Get a plastic handle? Where?

Thank you,
Martha

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Eric Santoli
1/14/2025 10:13:30 am

Hello Martha, I'm not an expert in leather work or this regard. Perhaps try an upholsterer.

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