shellac under varnish

[Richard Brekne]

Gerald Posey wrote:

> > Why is it that many varnish manufacturers advise not to use their products
> > over shellac.  It is my understanding that shellac was traditionally used
> > as primer coat for varnishes?
>
> Shellac has wax in it that interferes with the adhesion of varnish.  You can
> get or make dewaxed shellac that is better for this.  Although making it
> takes a lot of shellac and a lot of time.  You just let the wax settle and
> siphon off the clear shellac.  Dewaxed ruby shellac is very beautiful.
> Gerald
>
>

Is THAT what de-waxed shellac is.... how cool.. I didnt know that... I've been
making my own shellac since I started fooling around with it, and always let it
settle and siphon off the clear stuff... and the only shellac flakes I get here
are the deep reddish color... and it IS very very beautiful. I suppose I've been
kinda waisting it using it as a pore filler for Cellulose like I have.... time
to go over to other pore fillers I guess.

Thanks for the info

RicB


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