Mini Mundus Kits

There is a special kind of satisfaction in building a piece of furniture from a Mini Mundus kit. Each kit is so well thought out that you’ll be delighted by how easily it comes together.

Every boxed kit contains all the wood parts, the brass hardware and detailed instructions for a simple step-by-step building method, with an illustration of the finished piece shown on the box. Alongside the instructions is a parts identification layout sheet, which also carries a hardware checklist.

All the wooden parts are precision-cut with groove joints for easy assembly, a perfect fit and solid construction. No sawing or cutting is necessary — though we suggest some gentle sanding before assembly to give that smoothness typical of fine furniture. After assembly, the special stain and finishing materials create the rich, hand-rubbed look of fine antiques, and once the solid brass hardware is installed your furniture pieces will be authentic reproductions you’ll treasure for years to come.

Finishing with Mahogany, Oak or Cherrytree Varnish

Mini Mundus varnish enables you to finish your furniture piece perfectly. Apply a very thin coat over the entire wood surface with a small brush, making sure there are no drop marks — it really should be no more than a very thin coat. Allow 8 hours or more to dry, then repeat until you have achieved the tone you want. For Biedermeier furniture we recommend the Cherrytree varnish, but the colour of finish you prefer is entirely a matter of personal taste.

Finishing with Tinted Liquid Wax

Mini Mundus liquid wax is solventless, consisting of natural products: linseed oil, beeswax, carnauba wax and colour pigments. The pigments sink to the bottom of the can very quickly, so small mixing balls are added to the liquid. Before opening the can for the first time — or if the wax has not been used for a longer period — shake it strongly in all directions, so the mixing balls blend the pigments back through the wax. You only need to stir the liquid if the mixing balls make no noise when you shake the can.

The pigments are very intensive and stain the wood strongly, so try the wax first on a small piece of scrap wood, or on the back or bottom of the furniture, to get to know its character and the intensity of the colour. If the wax has thickened, or shows gelatinous particles, it can be thinned with a small amount of lighter fluid (benzine) — up to a maximum of 10%.

The full liquid-wax process runs to four steps. Steps 2 and 3 — the professional Mahogany process — add a sealer coat and a patina, the same process used by professional furniture makers, and give the most authentic results.