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  1. 03-17-2007, 9:53 PM #1
    James Orzech
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    Shellac over Poly???

    Hello, Can shellac be applied over poly?
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  3. 03-17-2007, 10:05 PM #2
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    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.

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  4. 03-19-2007, 10:44 AM #3
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    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.
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