[CAUT] Shellac Voicing

[Andrew Anderson]

Thanks Ed,
I can work with that.

Andrew
On Nov 23, 2009, at 8:51 AM, Ed Sutton wrote:

> I like shellac for voicing, but have never used Zinser from the  
> spray, I mix a thin solution, 1 oz. alcohol, 1 gram blonde shellac  
> flakes, and usually thin it further.
>
> I got good results on Abel Naturals by first applying shellac, then  
> following with alcohol to wash it away from the strike point.
>
> What you want is a cut of shellac such that when you dip a test  
> strip of tissue in the shellac, when it dries it will be just  
> slightly perceptibly stiff, compared to the unsized tissue.
>
> The nice thing is that it's easy to add more or wash out too much.
>
> The sound will be crispy after 24 hours, and you will need to follow  
> up with sugar coating or light brushing.
>
> Ed S.
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew Anderson" <andrew at andersonmusic.com 
> >
> To: <caut at ptg.org>
> Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 9:37 AM
> Subject: [CAUT] Shellac Voicing
>
>
>> I'm looking at using shellac on some Abel Naturals that a client is  
>> getting impatient waiting for play-in on.   I have Zinser spray  
>> cans available locally.  How much should I dilute this for a subtle  
>> reinforcement?  Is there a choice in diluting solutions?
>>
>> I'd like to stay away from lacquer because of its tendency to  
>> continue hardening over the lifetime of the hammers.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Andrew Anderson
>