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Coloring Shellac

Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 2:14 pm
by Ben-Had
Can shellac be colored using Stew-Mac dyes?

Re: Coloring Shellac

Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 2:40 pm
by mjmeehan
I don't see why not. If the shellac is cut with alcohol, which can be used with that dye, they should be compatible. At least that's how I see it.
If I find some light colored scrap I'll give it a try and let you know what happens.

Re: Coloring Shellac

Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 3:17 pm
by  
Alcohol based dyes are used for tinting shellac.

tommy

Re: Coloring Shellac

Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 4:40 pm
by Ben-Had
Thanks guys, that's what I thought but I wanted to be sure it wouldn't gunk up for some reason.

Re: Coloring Shellac

Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2012 11:57 am
by Herman
Stewmac dyes are great

Herman