August 30, 20178 yr Ok, so far...have about 4 coats of thinned Amber Shellac on the "Project" Next step is supposed to be a clear, gloss varnish..... 1: Do I also thin the varnish with the DNA? 2: How long do I leave the shellac "dry" before I brush on the varnish? Should I fine sand before the varnish, or not? have rubbed it down with 0000 steel wool.....will that be enough? Will "tack" things off, before the varnish. Rather a bit of a rookie, when using shellac.. No, this is not a "run" ... Actually, it is a bit of Curly Maple grain showing off. Varnish is Poly Gloss. I am used to using the stuff, just not over shellac.... Wet clothes may get tossed onto the top...doubt IF shellac would like that...
August 31, 20178 yr Wow, that looks sweet Steven! I will let the finishing guru's answer your questions - I sure would not want to be responsible for messing that up! Cal
August 31, 20178 yr 1: Do I also thin the varnish with the DNA? No, varnish is thinned with mineral spirits (or naphtha). What varnish are you planning to use? I find most varnishes (other than the ones made to be wiped on) a bit too thick because of VOC regulations. So I often thin at least 10% 2: How long do I leave the shellac "dry" before I brush on the varnish? Normally shellac will dry in about 30 minutes or so. I find that shellac will raise the grain a bit, so I sand to smooth out. I normally use P400 sandpaper ( I like 3M's 216U (sometimes labeled "Sandblaster') and to get even dullness, maroon or a finer grade, light gray Scotch Brite.)
August 31, 20178 yr Good job, the shellac is bringing out the gran nicely. Herb Edited August 31, 20178 yr by Dadio
August 31, 20178 yr Ditto what Keith said (not that he needs any re-enforcement). It is looking good, but the varnish will help with the moisture.
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