yvan
8th May 2018, 10:27 PM
I have just started cleaning a Victorian Ladies work box taking the following steps:
light cleaning Mix: 1:boiled linseed oil 1:pure gum turpentine 1:cider vinegar
applied with a cotton pad, wiping the surface often with a clean cloth
lightly sanded the surface with 1000-grit sandpaper
I plan to apply a 2-3 coats of brown shellac before buffing with Bison wax.
I have been as careful as I could wiping the mix with a clean cloth. However, could some residue affect the coating of shellac? Should I wipe the surface with metho before applying the shellac?
In addition, the edges of the lid have been accentuated with a black line 2-3mm wide of what could be lacquer. The black has faded in spots and my first "reaction" is to leave it alone, mainly because I don't know how to deal with it. If I were to mask the line and apply a few coats of shellac on the lid top I would build the surface to the edge of the line, creating an uneven surface across the top of the lid and its sides.
Any suggestions please? All comments will be gratefully received !!
Yvan
light cleaning Mix: 1:boiled linseed oil 1:pure gum turpentine 1:cider vinegar
applied with a cotton pad, wiping the surface often with a clean cloth
lightly sanded the surface with 1000-grit sandpaper
I plan to apply a 2-3 coats of brown shellac before buffing with Bison wax.
I have been as careful as I could wiping the mix with a clean cloth. However, could some residue affect the coating of shellac? Should I wipe the surface with metho before applying the shellac?
In addition, the edges of the lid have been accentuated with a black line 2-3mm wide of what could be lacquer. The black has faded in spots and my first "reaction" is to leave it alone, mainly because I don't know how to deal with it. If I were to mask the line and apply a few coats of shellac on the lid top I would build the surface to the edge of the line, creating an uneven surface across the top of the lid and its sides.
Any suggestions please? All comments will be gratefully received !!
Yvan