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  1. 14th September 2012, 10:36 PM #1
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    Default Layout blue

    There was a thread on this topic a while back

    This stuff isnt cheap..I will pass on it myself ..Mike

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    Another Ouch. Are you still looking for some Mike?
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    Mike,
    It's easy to make your own if you can get hold of Gentian Violet. I'm lucky enough to have a mate who works in a laboratory. Here's my recipe:

    125mL metho
    4-6 teaspoons shellac flakes
    1/2 teaspoon Gentian Violet powder

    The Rocol stuff uses a blue food colouring in isopropyl alcohol and acetone (see the MSDS for the name of the colour). If you can't get GV maybe you can get the food colouring?

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    Maybe a cheap scate, but for small areas I just use a dark blue or black permanent marker (Texta) and wash it of with thinners.
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    I was going to run some experiments with blue food dye from the supermarkets: I have some evaporating in a dish that's almost dry.
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    Thanks for the info

    I must read the previous thread on this topic, somebody mentioned where to get the Genetian Violet - I think it was on line somewhere . The shellac and metho formula sounds the way to go ...

    I've been using Blue texta with reasonable results .

    BTW the Prussian blue powder is still available

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    Quote Originally Posted by Auskart View Post
    Maybe a cheap scate, but for small areas I just use a dark blue or black permanent marker (Texta) and wash it of with thinners.

    I use whiteboard dry markers ! I prefer the red ones. It also wipes off quite easily when you've finished.
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    For anyone who is interested . Shellac flakes are available at Mitre 10 stores.

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    For around $20 per liter at BJ Bearings. 1 liter will last you a lifetime.
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    Quote Originally Posted by morrisman View Post
    For anyone who is interested . Shellac flakes are available at Mitre 10 stores.

    Mike
    And the owner of this forum sells the odd packet or two as well

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