Just got back with the Zinsser Shellac Bullseye--what I had on the shelf was old and didn't dry.

I have flakes-not motivated to do all that.

(See--I read in Flexner and Jewitt).

So, Flexner says that not good to use Polyurethane on Shellac.

My question is----to seal the wood to decrease blotching, do I use the Zinsser right from the can, or cut with water?

This is on ambrosia maple. I want to stain fairly dark.

Will then dye with TransTint water based dye, and spray with lacquer.

As always, thanks for holding my hand.