I am a big user of Shellac, I usually buy Zinsseer dewaxed Seal Coat which is a 2 lb cut. I bought some flakes but have not mixed it up yet, but this makes that look like child's play
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Here is an other video on how it is made.
Enjoy
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Here is an other video on how it is made.
Enjoy