Thanks Ed, I can work with that. Andrew On Nov 23, 2009, at 8:51 AM, Ed Sutton wrote: > I like shellac for voicing, but have never used Zinser from the > spray, I mix a thin solution, 1 oz. alcohol, 1 gram blonde shellac > flakes, and usually thin it further. > > I got good results on Abel Naturals by first applying shellac, then > following with alcohol to wash it away from the strike point. > > What you want is a cut of shellac such that when you dip a test > strip of tissue in the shellac, when it dries it will be just > slightly perceptibly stiff, compared to the unsized tissue. > > The nice thing is that it's easy to add more or wash out too much. > > The sound will be crispy after 24 hours, and you will need to follow > up with sugar coating or light brushing. > > Ed S. > > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew Anderson" <andrew at andersonmusic.com > > > To: <caut at ptg.org> > Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 9:37 AM > Subject: [CAUT] Shellac Voicing > > >> I'm looking at using shellac on some Abel Naturals that a client is >> getting impatient waiting for play-in on. I have Zinser spray >> cans available locally. How much should I dilute this for a subtle >> reinforcement? Is there a choice in diluting solutions? >> >> I'd like to stay away from lacquer because of its tendency to >> continue hardening over the lifetime of the hammers. >> >> Thanks, >> Andrew Anderson >
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