Hello list. Recently the thread arose about shellac on plates. While I'm quite used to rubbing shellac on rosewood, I never did this on a plate, and am wanting to give it a try. I'm never satisfied with the automotive gold sprays because they are so fragile, even with clear coats on top. Can anybody describe the procedure ? preparing the plate (sanding ? how fine ?) primer coat ? preparing the shellak (which kind of shellak ? gold powder ? in what proportions ?) applying the shellak (brush ? rubbing pad ?) etc. Seems like my first attempts give poor results, so I thought someone out there has been there. Alternatively, is there another good procedure that does not involve spraying ? (I have no room nor equipment for spraying.) Thanks in advance. Stéphane Collin.
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