prov163 Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 Just made this out of some scrap material (cedar fence boards) because I wanted to try this painting technique. There are two coats of paint, different colors, sanding between coats for effect. The final coat was some Jacobean stain I had. It turned out exactly as I was hoping. There's a smaller one too. This one is a serving tray and the other is just a storage container. So, would you put on a topcoat and if so, what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 Just made this out of some scrap material (cedar fence boards) because I wanted to try this painting technique. There are two coats of paint, different colors, sanding between coats for effect. The final coat was some Jacobean stain I had. It turned out exactly as I was hoping. There's a smaller one too. This one is a serving tray and the other is just a storage container. So, would you put on a topcoat and if so, what? Pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick S Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 Picture, if you will... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prov163 Posted September 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 Alrighty then. Let's try this again. Had to compress the file. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted September 2, 2015 Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 I would probably spray shellac, followed by a light rubbing with paste wax and steel wool. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prov163 Posted September 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 Thanks highlander! How're things over Jackson way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted September 2, 2015 Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 Getting hot again, after a brief spurt of near autum-like weather. Guess summer ain't over until after Labor Day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prov163 Posted September 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 Yeah, but when the leaves change color it's magical. It's the main thing I miss about Tennessee. I try to get home a few times a year. And, starting this weekend, it's time for me to pull for my three favorite teams - UT, Vandy, and whoever is playing Alabama! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted September 2, 2015 Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 A water based poly will not change the color as much as shellac or varnish and should protect the finish from wet glasses or cans. You can rub the finish with a red or green abrasive pad if you don't want the finish satin or gloss . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prov163 Posted September 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 Yeah Steve and I really like working with water based poly. That's the plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 Maybe I'm missing something, but why is everyone so down on shellac? I use it quite a bit, and in my experience (to date) have found it no more sucseptible to moisture damage than poly. Oh, wait .... the majority of you enjoy the occasional imbibement of solvent ... maybe THAT explains it! ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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