{"id":25098,"date":"2024-11-14T15:46:43","date_gmt":"2024-11-14T20:46:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/?p=25098"},"modified":"2024-11-25T13:54:19","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T18:54:19","slug":"5-best-finishes-for-walnut-wood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/5-best-finishes-for-walnut-wood\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Best Finishes for Walnut Wood"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>DutchCrafters&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/\">Amish Furniture<\/a>&nbsp;has been in business for over 20 years and has completed thousands of orders in the years of business. We reviewed nearly 25,000 orders over the past few years to determine Amish furniture\u2019s most popular stains and finishes for our popular wood species. Let&#8217;s take a look at our most popular stains for one of the most premium hardwoods in fine furniture: <strong>walnut<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Walnut is One of the Most Popular Wood Types for Fine Furniture<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Renowned for its beauty, walnut is a premium wood species perfect for formal dining or executive office furniture. In fact, DutchCrafters owner and CEO Jim Miller has his entire executive office set custom built-in walnut!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The James Miller Executive Desk at DutchCrafters\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/x8KweXMnAhg?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">James Miller Executive Desk in Walnut Wood<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/The-James-Miller-Solid-Wood-Executive-Desk\/p\/44988\">James Miller Executive Desk<\/a> is named after the DutchCrafters CEO Jim Miller. This is the same desk that graces his office at DutchCrafters headquarters in Sarasota, FL!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How We Determined 5 Best Finishes for Walnut<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We reviewed past orders from our customers to determine which ones are the most popular. As you read, you will find the five most popular walnut finishes used on Amish furniture. We have a team of dedicated furniture specialists whom our customers refer to when making design decisions, and you have the option to order samples to compare in real life. Our order research found that these five finishes are the most popular choices among our customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5 Best Finishes for Walnut<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Best Walnut Finish: Asbury Brown<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Asbury Brown is our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/5-best-stains-for-maple-wood\/?related_post_from=24957\">most popular stain for maple wood<\/a>. As it does for brown maple, it gives walnut furniture a darker shade and blends the grains together. This stain enriches the darkness since walnut is naturally a darker wood than brown maple. Asbury brown is the best dark walnut stain.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Walnut-Asbury-Brown-Samples\/p\/75425\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pcl-fc7992-asbury-brown-walnut.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25103\" style=\"width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pcl-fc7992-asbury-brown-walnut.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pcl-fc7992-asbury-brown-walnut-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pcl-fc7992-asbury-brown-walnut-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pcl-fc7992-asbury-brown-walnut-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pcl-fc7992-asbury-brown-walnut-750x750.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pcl-fc7992-asbury-brown-walnut-190x190.jpg 190w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Walnut-Asbury-Brown-Samples\/p\/75425\">Asbury Brown Finish on Walnut Wood<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Best Walnut Finish: Almond<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the past few years, an almond stain has been DutchCrafters&#8217; fourth-most popular choice for walnut wood. It is just a bit lighter than our previous option, but it still highlights the unique grains of the wood. Almond is a great option when you want a dark look to your furniture but not too dark.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Walnut-Almond-Samples\/p\/75426\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pcl-fc42000-almond-walnut.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25104\" style=\"width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pcl-fc42000-almond-walnut.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pcl-fc42000-almond-walnut-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pcl-fc42000-almond-walnut-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pcl-fc42000-almond-walnut-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pcl-fc42000-almond-walnut-750x750.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pcl-fc42000-almond-walnut-190x190.jpg 190w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Walnut-Almond-Samples\/p\/75426\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Almond Finish on Walnut Wood<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Best Walnut Finish: Golden Pecan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Golden Pecan, which goes head-to-head with our number two stain, does a great job of highlighting the differences in the wood grain. There is a nice contrast without blending the grains too much together.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Walnut-Golden-Pecan-Samples\/p\/75421\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pcl-fc41610-Golden-Pecan-Walnut.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25106\" style=\"width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pcl-fc41610-Golden-Pecan-Walnut.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pcl-fc41610-Golden-Pecan-Walnut-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pcl-fc41610-Golden-Pecan-Walnut-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pcl-fc41610-Golden-Pecan-Walnut-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pcl-fc41610-Golden-Pecan-Walnut-750x750.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pcl-fc41610-Golden-Pecan-Walnut-190x190.jpg 190w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Walnut-Golden-Pecan-Samples\/p\/75421\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Golden Pecan on Walnut Wood<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Best Walnut Finish: Vintage Antique<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Vintage Antique and Golden Pecan are also back-to-back in our rankings for&nbsp;all of our other popular woods, including oak, cherry,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/5-best-finishes-for-cherry-wood\/\"> <\/a>and brown maple. They are very similar stains, but it really comes down to the small details. In this case, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Sample-Kits\/cat\/780\">ordering samples<\/a> is your best option to pick the right one for you!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Walnut-Vintage-Antique-Samples\/p\/75412\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pcl-fc17882-vintage-antique-walnut.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25107\" style=\"width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pcl-fc17882-vintage-antique-walnut.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pcl-fc17882-vintage-antique-walnut-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pcl-fc17882-vintage-antique-walnut-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pcl-fc17882-vintage-antique-walnut-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pcl-fc17882-vintage-antique-walnut-750x750.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pcl-fc17882-vintage-antique-walnut-190x190.jpg 190w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Walnut-Vintage-Antique-Samples\/p\/75412\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vintage Antique on Walnut Wood<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Best Walnut Finish: Natural<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people believe walnut&#8217;s natural grain is the most beautiful. With its rich color and unique grain pattern, it makes sense why natural walnut is the top choice when it comes to the final finish. It allows one to bask in the beauty of the natural wood. The straighter grains on this wood give a cleaner, more elegant look compared to other woods, like&nbsp;oak,&nbsp;which tends to have wavier grains.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Walnut-Natural-Samples\/p\/75417\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pcl-natual-walnut-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25109\" style=\"width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pcl-natual-walnut-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pcl-natual-walnut-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pcl-natual-walnut-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pcl-natual-walnut-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pcl-natual-walnut-1-750x750.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pcl-natual-walnut-1-190x190.jpg 190w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Walnut-Natural-Samples\/p\/75417\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Natural Walnut<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the Best Finish for Walnut&nbsp;Wood?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A natural finish is the top choice for walnut wood in Amish furniture. It gives this elegant wood a chance to shine!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Watch: How to Choose the Right Stain<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Choosing the Right Furniture Stain or Wood Finish (Amish Furniture Finishes)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_6psPvXAWPc?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Talk to a Walnut Furniture Specialist<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact one of our furniture specialists to order samples, get advice on which stain will best suit your decor, or answer any questions you may have!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/content\/contact-us\/\"><strong>Contact Us<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>More Walnut Wood Resources<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=LGp42udWCSM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Watch: What Makes Walnut Great for Furniture<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/collection\/908\/Walnut-Wood\">Walnut Furniture Collection<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/what-you-need-to-know-about-walnut-wood\/\">What You Need to Know About Walnut Wood<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Sample-Kits\/cat\/780\">Order Walnut Samples<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/cherry-vs-walnut-wood-for-furniture\/\">Cherry vs. Walnut Wood for Furniture <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/walnut-vs-brown-maple-which-makes-better-furniture\/\">Walnut vs. Brown Maple: Which Makes Better Furniture? <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n  <div class=\"related-post slider\">\r\n        <div class=\"headline\">Related Posts<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"post-list owl-carousel\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"item\">\r\n          \r\n  <a class=\"title post_title\"  title=\"What Language do the Amish Speak?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/pennsylvania-dutch-the-amish-language\/?related_post_from=613\">\r\n        What Language do the Amish Speak?  <\/a>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"thumb post_thumb\">\r\n    <a  title=\"What Language do the Amish Speak?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/pennsylvania-dutch-the-amish-language\/?related_post_from=613\">\r\n\r\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2240\" height=\"1260\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Amish-Language-Pennsylvania-Dutch.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"What language do the Amish speak?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Amish-Language-Pennsylvania-Dutch.jpg 2240w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Amish-Language-Pennsylvania-Dutch-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Amish-Language-Pennsylvania-Dutch-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Amish-Language-Pennsylvania-Dutch-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Amish-Language-Pennsylvania-Dutch-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Amish-Language-Pennsylvania-Dutch-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2240px) 100vw, 2240px\" \/>\r\n\r\n    <\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <p class=\"excerpt post_excerpt\">\r\n    This post was originally published on July 25th, 2013. 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If you have spoken <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/pennsylvania-dutch-the-amish-language\/?related_post_from=613\"> Read more<\/a>  <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"item\">\r\n          \r\n  <a class=\"title post_title\"  title=\"Cherry Wood Furniture-The Lowdown\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/put-a-cherry-on-top\/?related_post_from=915\">\r\n        Cherry Wood Furniture-The Lowdown  <\/a>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"thumb post_thumb\">\r\n    <a  title=\"Cherry Wood Furniture-The Lowdown\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/put-a-cherry-on-top\/?related_post_from=915\">\r\n\r\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"794\" height=\"1124\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/CHERRY-WOOD-INFOGRAPHIC.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"CHERRY WOOD INFOGRAPHIC\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/CHERRY-WOOD-INFOGRAPHIC.png 794w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/CHERRY-WOOD-INFOGRAPHIC-211x300.png 211w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/CHERRY-WOOD-INFOGRAPHIC-723x1024.png 723w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 794px) 100vw, 794px\" \/>\r\n\r\n    <\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <p class=\"excerpt post_excerpt\">\r\n    You Put Cherries On Top For A Reason! Why cherry wood? There are so many wood choices, is there really <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/put-a-cherry-on-top\/?related_post_from=915\"> Read more<\/a>  <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"item\">\r\n          \r\n  <a class=\"title post_title\"  title=\"Amish Recipe: Apple Sponge Pudding\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/amish-recipe-apple-sponge-pudding\/?related_post_from=1405\">\r\n        Amish Recipe: Apple Sponge Pudding  <\/a>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"thumb post_thumb\">\r\n    <a  title=\"Amish Recipe: Apple Sponge Pudding\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/amish-recipe-apple-sponge-pudding\/?related_post_from=1405\">\r\n\r\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/APPLE-SPONGE-PUDDINGcrop.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"amish recipe: apple sponge pudding\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/APPLE-SPONGE-PUDDINGcrop.png 600w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/APPLE-SPONGE-PUDDINGcrop-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/APPLE-SPONGE-PUDDINGcrop-580x870.png 580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\r\n\r\n    <\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <p class=\"excerpt post_excerpt\">\r\n    In which I use far too many italics, and redefine \"pudding.\" I just plain do not understand how this is <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/amish-recipe-apple-sponge-pudding\/?related_post_from=1405\"> Read more<\/a>  <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"item\">\r\n          \r\n  <a class=\"title post_title\"  title=\"Meet the Amish Furniture Makers: Steven &#038; Sons\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/meet-amish-makers-steven-sons\/?related_post_from=1479\">\r\n        Meet the Amish Furniture Makers: Steven &#038; Sons  <\/a>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"thumb post_thumb\">\r\n    <a  title=\"Meet the Amish Furniture Makers: Steven &#038; Sons\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/meet-amish-makers-steven-sons\/?related_post_from=1479\">\r\n\r\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4591\" height=\"3796\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/20140605-PEP_6743.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"AmishMakersSteven\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/20140605-PEP_6743.jpg 4591w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/20140605-PEP_6743-300x248.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/20140605-PEP_6743-1024x846.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/20140605-PEP_6743-580x479.jpg 580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4591px) 100vw, 4591px\" \/>\r\n\r\n    <\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <p class=\"excerpt post_excerpt\">\r\n    We can say, with narrative\u00a0certainty, that our\u00a0Amish Makers' love for working with their hands starts young, and with ferocity. 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We reviewed nearly 25,000 orders over the past few years to determine Amish furniture\u2019s most popular stains and finishes for our popular wood species. Let&#8217;s take a look at our most popular stains for one of the most premium hardwoods in fine furniture: walnut. 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