In my haste to encourage others to consider different colored flakes of shellac, I forgot to mention how I put my finish on large and small pieces. I still have a brush that I used 30 years ago but lately I've been loosing hair in the finish.
For applying varnish I have a couple brushes and for shellac I have several. When all is said and done I love this new brush I found on a violin building site that is available without getting too pricey. The brush I use now is offered by the Jack Richeson company. As you can see on the handle it is made in Italy. I think they know a little about finishing.
The brush above is the 1 3/8 round brush offered at Amazon for around 12-13 dollars.
The pointed sash brush is a must for oil and shellac under certain applications. I use this to get in small details but with shellac you need to load the brush and NOT run out on the sweep.
I have used the brush above for a year now and I must confess it is my go to brush for all shellac applications. No cleaning just put the brush in a small baggy to keep dust off of it.
The sash brush must be cleaned after varnish work but it too is wonderful.
Why get one of these? Unlike the foam brush this can be used again and again and not fill the landfill. The other important factor is how much finish the round brush can hold without dripping. Its unique. Until you try one you'll just have to take my word.. I guess.
Give it a try.
For applying varnish I have a couple brushes and for shellac I have several. When all is said and done I love this new brush I found on a violin building site that is available without getting too pricey. The brush I use now is offered by the Jack Richeson company. As you can see on the handle it is made in Italy. I think they know a little about finishing.
The brush above is the 1 3/8 round brush offered at Amazon for around 12-13 dollars.
The pointed sash brush is a must for oil and shellac under certain applications. I use this to get in small details but with shellac you need to load the brush and NOT run out on the sweep.
I have used the brush above for a year now and I must confess it is my go to brush for all shellac applications. No cleaning just put the brush in a small baggy to keep dust off of it.
The sash brush must be cleaned after varnish work but it too is wonderful.
Why get one of these? Unlike the foam brush this can be used again and again and not fill the landfill. The other important factor is how much finish the round brush can hold without dripping. Its unique. Until you try one you'll just have to take my word.. I guess.
Give it a try.