In another thread Glenn instructed me on mixing up shellac:
Originally Posted by
Glenn
Cecilia, You are right on the shellac flakes. Take a 1/4 cup of denatured alcohol and put in a small bottle with a lid. Now drop in a tablespoon(an overloaded tablespoon) of shellac into the alcohol. Shake and let sit for about an hour then shake again.....
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I just did this, and the hardest part will be waiting an hour! ;-)
The mixture looks an odd yellow colour and slightly grainy. I will continue to shake it as long as seems sensible; presumably this should be homogenous! Presumably that ill also be taken care of by the WAITING part. ;-)
Actually, having shaken it while composing this message; it now looks sort of gruel-like. I am thinking my tablespoon of shellac powder was too heaping...? More alcohol, methinks.
Vinnie The Stitcher is naptha'd and ready to go ;-)