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James Orzech
03-17-2007, 9:53 PM
Hello, Can shellac be applied over poly?

Jim Becker
03-17-2007, 10:05 PM
Yes, but why would you want to? Typically, it's the otherway around...de-waxed shellac as a sealer over dye or just to pop the figure followed by the varnish for the so-called protection.

BTW, Welcome to SMC, James!

Steve Schoene
03-19-2007, 10:44 AM
Shellac will adhere over poly, but I don't think the total finish would be terribly durable since you are putting a hard finish (shellac) over a soft one--polyurethane varnish.