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  <h1 class="bw-headline" style="color:#fff;font-size:clamp(28px,5vw,52px);margin:0 0 20px;font-weight:800;line-height:1.15;">The Art &amp; Science of Wood Finish</h1>
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      <span class="bw-year-num" style="color:#ffcc80;font-size:11px;font-weight:800;">05</span>
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          <span class="bw-card-date" style="color:#8d6e63;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;">2005 · Step 1</span>
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        <h3 class="bw-card-title" style="margin:0 0 8px;font-size:18px;color:#3e2723;font-weight:700;">Article 1: Measuring Your Wood — Before Any Finish Touches the Surface</h3>
        <p class="bw-card-desc" style="margin:0 0 14px;color:#6d4c41;font-size:14px;line-height:1.65;">A homeowner in Bishan discovers their oak coffee table absorbs stain unevenly. Learn why grain direction, moisture content, and initial surface assessment dictate every finishing decision that follows.</p>
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        <p class="bw-card-desc" style="margin:0 0 14px;color:#6d4c41;font-size:14px;line-height:1.65;">A furniture maker in Woodlands applies dark walnut stain to an oak dining set — only to see blotchy patches after two hours. Learn about pre-conditioners, test swatches, and why the wood species matters more than the colour name.</p>
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