2 answers/suggestions. First, save the scraps of cloth... like old t-shirt material. carefully trim the seams. Use these strong, skinny pieces to 'tie off' the pad at the twisted part above the pad. (instead of a rubber band or string) Second, you can get 'squeeze bottles' at Hobby Lobby. They are used for finger paint, etc. They come with an attached cap that pops open in use, and snaps closed to save the shellac or whatever. I bought a bunch and have one for shellac, one for alcohol, one for linseed oil, etc. www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Hobbies/Stencils-Craft-Paints/Paint-Containers/Squeeze-Bottles/p/SB98341 Hope that helps. :-)
To wipe on shellac I dilute 50% as do you. I have been using the stain wipe-on pads from Harbor Freight, 8 pads for 3 three bucks, but in store only. Your method works anywhere. For a multi coat project I just put the pad in a zip lock bag, wait for the next. I mix shellacfor each job, one shot glass at a time in a tuna fish can. I have to be careful the pad doesn't grab the edge of the can and tip over, happened a couple times. Bigger container as you use a good idea. I have trouble rewiping and getting a smear. My technique needs works I think.
Good tips, sounds like it's generally working well for you. I've found it works best with shellac to keep moving, and not go back over a section until it's completely dry. Working wet shellac too much results in smears, like you said. Take care!
try the micro mason jars. they're very small and perfect for using for a cheese dip in the kitchen. I would think they would be great for this purpose and the screw on lid is poifect.
Thanks. Shellac cleans up easily with ammonia water from the grocery store but some don't like the smell of that either. Plain ammonia water not the one with soap/detergent.
Store it in a jar when between uses, it won't dry out. Throw away the cover when it gets worn out. The wadding for the middle can be used for quite a while, just add some straight denatured alcohol to it if it starts to harden/dry out.
Totally agree with NOT using denatured alcohol. I use isopropyl alcohol 99.9%, like is used to wipe down medical equipment. No poisons or toxins (beyond the alcohol itself, LOL). I get mine online. Not that expensive and I feel better about my work.
2 answers/suggestions. First, save the scraps of cloth... like old t-shirt material. carefully trim the seams. Use these strong, skinny pieces to 'tie off' the pad at the twisted part above the pad. (instead of a rubber band or string) Second, you can get 'squeeze bottles' at Hobby Lobby. They are used for finger paint, etc. They come with an attached cap that pops open in use, and snaps closed to save the shellac or whatever. I bought a bunch and have one for shellac, one for alcohol, one for linseed oil, etc.
www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Hobbies/Stencils-Craft-Paints/Paint-Containers/Squeeze-Bottles/p/SB98341
Hope that helps. :-)
NIce tips, I'll have to buy some of those squeeze bottles. Or like someone else said, use an old mustard bottle.
Thanks Brian. Good, informative video, just what I needed to learn about.
Thanks Richard, glad you found it helpful. Take care!
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Just seeing Mystique affects my wood.
Hi Brian, thanks for all of the tips. Would you dilute dewaxed shellac with denatured alcohol?
To wipe on shellac I dilute 50% as do you. I have been using the stain wipe-on pads from Harbor Freight, 8 pads for 3 three bucks, but in store only. Your method works anywhere.
For a multi coat project I just put the pad in a zip lock bag, wait for the next. I mix shellacfor each job, one shot glass at a time in a tuna fish can. I have to be careful the pad doesn't grab the edge of the can and tip over, happened a couple times. Bigger container as you use a good idea. I have trouble rewiping and getting a smear. My technique needs works I think.
Good tips, sounds like it's generally working well for you. I've found it works best with shellac to keep moving, and not go back over a section until it's completely dry. Working wet shellac too much results in smears, like you said. Take care!
try the micro mason jars. they're very small and perfect for using for a cheese dip in the kitchen. I would think they would be great for this purpose and the screw on lid is poifect.
Let me know what you think, and thanks for watching! Take care.
Thanks. Shellac cleans up easily with ammonia water from the grocery store but some don't like the smell of that either. Plain ammonia water not the one with soap/detergent.
How would you clean it? Or do you throw it away?
Store it in a jar when between uses, it won't dry out. Throw away the cover when it gets worn out. The wadding for the middle can be used for quite a while, just add some straight denatured alcohol to it if it starts to harden/dry out.
The toxicity of denatured alcohol is why I use everclear to dilute shellac. That may seem like an expensive overkill, but that’s me I guess.
Totally agree with NOT using denatured alcohol. I use isopropyl alcohol 99.9%, like is used to wipe down medical equipment. No poisons or toxins (beyond the alcohol itself, LOL). I get mine online. Not that expensive and I feel better about my work.
Use an old mustard container (or similar) to charge your pad. You don't have to buy anything...
Good idea!
Get the squeese bottle from a lady's disposable plastic hair die bottle applicator , rince it out and use to charge the pads.
Amazon is another place to buy flip top squirt bottles.
Amazon. That’s where I get my bottles
just take a washing up bottle