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  1. 29th June 2014, 11:35 PM #1
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    Default Best way to finish rattan in black lacquer

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    I'm trying to finish rattan winnowing trays in black lacquer and have an antique look. I attempted to spray paint one tray in glossy black lacquer and it turned out flat as expected but I can't seem to reach into the crevices and nooks and the spaces where some rattan overlap each other. I've already expended 2/3 a spray can on a 38 cm diameter tray and it's only been spray painted a second coat. What is the best way to get a finish like one in the picture? A paint brush? Heard that lacquer on a paint brush is impossible.


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  3. 30th June 2014, 01:39 AM #2
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    That actually does look like a brush applied finish. I don't think spray application was up and running in the early part of the 1900's.

    But if I were doing it, I'd actually try a black stain that could be flooded on, as rattan should take that nicely.
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  4. 30th June 2014, 12:51 PM #3
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    Yep, spray lacquers are next to impossible to apply by brush. There are a few brushing lacquers about - http://www.refinishfurniture.com/deft_lacquer.htm .

    We cant get them here in Australia - not sure about Malaysia.

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  5. 7th July 2014, 04:21 AM #4
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    Personally if i were doing it i'd just brush on a watery mix of blonde shellac mixed with black stain and a little bit of talc to help make it more opaque, then use some tripoli powder with a rag to buff it up a bit more followed by a quick wax.
    Sorry I can't offer too much help if it has to be lacquer, i simply dont have enough experience with using it.

    You could also possibly do it by simply using a gloss black paint?
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  6. 7th July 2014, 07:32 AM #5
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    What about using bitumen thinned with a little bit of turps. Should soak in well and give a nice dark stain.
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