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KenV
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1. Yes
2. Not as well as some other finishes, but generally better than wax based finishes.
Shellac is fantastic between finish layers that are otherwise not compatable.
2. Not as well as some other finishes, but generally better than wax based finishes.
Shellac is fantastic between finish layers that are otherwise not compatable.
its_virgil
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Shellac, in my opinion, is not suitable for finishing pens. Shellac will react to moisture and oils from our hands and the finish will turn darker over time. The friction polishes such as Crystal Coat, Mylands High Build, and Shellawax are shellac based.
There are lots of pen turners who like friction polishes and swear by them. I am not one of those. I'm sure you will get several other comments.
Craft Supplies once sold a lacquer based friction polish but I'm not sure if it is still available or not.
Good luck and
Do a good turn daily!
Don
There are lots of pen turners who like friction polishes and swear by them. I am not one of those. I'm sure you will get several other comments.
Craft Supplies once sold a lacquer based friction polish but I'm not sure if it is still available or not.
Good luck and
Do a good turn daily!
Don
StephenM
Member
That's mostly what I use in about a 2lb cut. I've been experimenting lately by putting the lathe on a slow speed and just rubbing a soaked paper towel across it and letting it dry. Lather rinse and repeat until you get a nice build then smooth it all out with a rag saturated with paste wax (thinned in the tin with a bit with mineral spirits). Polish at the same slow speed with a cotton rag and it looks like a million bucks.
They used it on floors for a long time, (and some people still do) and the look just can't be beat. The shellac really makes wood pop in a way that poly, CA, etc. just can't do.
They used it on floors for a long time, (and some people still do) and the look just can't be beat. The shellac really makes wood pop in a way that poly, CA, etc. just can't do.
monophoto
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Still available from PSI. I've used it on some pens that are in my 'daily carry' arsenal. Holds up ok.
Another option is WOP - but that takes a bit more time to apply. Seems to hold up well - possibly better than lacquer-based friction polish.