jim crockett
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This is my first time using shellac as an actual finish not just as a seal coat. I have made a small box (ash with purpleheart lid) and used Seal Coat as a finish on the purpleheart so as not to darken it too much. I have read that using an oil base finish (Danish Oil, Poly, Arm-R-Seal, etc.) will really darken the purple color. The Seal Coat darkened it a bit but still left it a nice shade of purple.
The problem, even after several days of drying - when I touch the shellaced top, it leaves fingerprints that don't rub off with a rag or a white synthetic pad. I can do a light sanding and add another couple of coats to fix the problem but am hesitant to leave it as is because as soon as my granddaughter touches the top, her fingerprints will be there to stay.
Any suggestions? Perhaps a coat of wax? Or just Arm-R-Seal it after all?
Jim
The problem, even after several days of drying - when I touch the shellaced top, it leaves fingerprints that don't rub off with a rag or a white synthetic pad. I can do a light sanding and add another couple of coats to fix the problem but am hesitant to leave it as is because as soon as my granddaughter touches the top, her fingerprints will be there to stay.
Any suggestions? Perhaps a coat of wax? Or just Arm-R-Seal it after all?
Jim