How do you deal with a shellac drip?

[jonathan snyder]

Hi Folks,

I am working on a murphy bed, finishing it with shellac. I was padding on a large panel and ended up with a small drip. I should not have been recharging my pad over the panel! I didn't notice it untill later. What is the best way to deal with a drip? I grabbed a rag, with a little DNA and rubbed it out, Unfortunaly that spot is now much duller than the rest of the panel. I have hit it several times with a charged pad, but it is still noticeable under the right light.

Any suggestions?

Thanks
Jonathan

[Steve Schoene]

You will eventually get it back to looking right, so don't dispair. But next time, just let it dry and remove it with a card scraper. That won't affect the surrounding area and will be easily covered over with the next coat.

[jonathan snyder]

Steve,

Thanks, I dont know why I did not think of that!!!

Jonathan

[Dennis Peacock]

You can also let it dry and scrap it with a razor blade, then pad right over it. That's one of the good things about shellac, easy to repair. :D

[Jerry Olexa]

Keep padding in a circular motion and it will eventually blend together to the sheen u wish...