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What tint of Shellac to use on smooth oak horn?
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Onlinekiwiatlarge
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What tint of Shellac to use on smooth oak horn?
Advice appreciated. I need to varnish over a decal on a smooth wood oak horn (see picture). Brett Hurt and others seem to recommend amber tinted shellac. Any other suggestions or advice - votes for clear shellac? The horn has been repaired and refinished by a prior owner.
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Curt A
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Re: What tint of Shellac to use on smooth oak horn?
As you were advised - amber/orange shellac is correct for a period correct appearance. Clear shellac does not provide an aged look.
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Thomas Alva Edison - Comment to his assistant, Samuel Insull.
"No one needs a Victrola XX, a Perfected Graphophone Type G, or whatever you call those noisy things."
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Onlinekiwiatlarge
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Re: What tint of Shellac to use on smooth oak horn?
Thank you Curt - much appreciated.