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A coat of shellac can be placed over polyurethane. You should use de-waxed shellac if you plan on placing more polyurethane on in the future.
Actually, it's rarely used in paint, and if it is, it would be as a dryer. Methanol is, however, a basic ingredient used to cut shellac to proper weight for application. Shellac is not paint, though.
A clear enamel spray will just absorb into the cork. You might as well use the paint straight. Get a stain kill primer or a shellac based primer ant coat the cork prior to painting.
Most use a clear shelack, . A thin varnish made by dissolving this substance in denatured alcohol, used to finish wood, You need to research use of this a bit for the wrong weather can make it sticky rather than a hard finish. This is generally used for decoupage, The technique of decorating a surface with cutouts, as of paper. It should be noted that shellac has a tendency to yellow over time, as does spar varnish. If this is a matter of concern, there are acrylic based varnishes available that tend to yellow less. If you are not putting the pictures out doors, then the above mentioned decoupage glue/finish (available at any craft store) is more than adequate to the task.
No, there are no beetles in shellac varnish. A secretion from the Lac beetle is/was used to create it.http://www.madehow.com/Volume-4/Shellac.htmlBut Luthiers use Cochineal beetles in violin varnish.http://www.leroydouglasviolins.com/varnish.htm
A coat of shellac can be placed over polyurethane. You should use de-waxed shellac if you plan on placing more polyurethane on in the future.
Sure, go ahead. I would use a water based paint, but finish it with several coats of shellac, children tend to put toys in their mouths, shellac will not hurt them.
I have buffed out lacquer (which is very similar to shellac) with 4/0 steel wool. Make sure to use this grade, the smallest you can get. Just make sure the finish is totally dry and be very gentle. I would let the finish dry a couple of days or more if it is fresh just to make sure. If you are trying to eliminate the lines from the shellac going into the grain of a wood, than multiple coats of shellac will be needed. I have a secretary desk that my mother refinished many years ago, and my father told me that she used 4 coats of finish on it, and it looks really nice. I don't know if she used shellac or lacquer on it but I am pretty sure she used steel wool on it. You can start with very fine sandpaper for the first few coats, than switch to the steel wool for the final buffing to speed things up.
you only use primer over bare wood or stains. If you have really tough stains you might need to use shellac based primer, otherwise any stain covering primer.
Hi, I only use spray and wipe. I use my stove regularly and when it needs a wipe over, I put spray and wipe on there liberally and leave it for 5 mins then wipe it off with paper towel. You do not have to rinse this either. Thanks!
To clean a microscope after finishing a practical is by using lens paper to wipe off the lens. Use a clean and dry cloth to wipe the entire microscope. Do not use water or oil, as it may get into small openings and ruin some functions.
Providing the wood is already free of any old finish, paint or dirt, apply the stain with a clean, dry cloth. If it's a large project apply the stain to small area at a time, using the wipe on, wipe off method - meaning after you wipe the stain on, going with the grain of the wood, use another cloth to wipe off any excess. Allow the stain to dry thoroughly. Once it has dried apply the finish with a short nap sponge roller for larger projects and a brush for the smaller jobs.
Yes, and it will give some corrosion protection.
Actually, it's rarely used in paint, and if it is, it would be as a dryer. Methanol is, however, a basic ingredient used to cut shellac to proper weight for application. Shellac is not paint, though.
If the wipe is intended for use to clean skin, such as a baby wipe, then yes it is OK.
Dab a bit on a cotton swab and gently wipe over your face.
In my limited experience, yes.