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  1. 14th December 2009, 06:29 PM #1
    Michael Q
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    Default Grain Filler under White Shellac

    I have made a dining table with jarrah ply and 150mm solid jarrah sides and ends, legs etc. The solid timber is smooth and requires little or no filling but the ply requires a lot more sanding and or grain filling to have an overall silky smooth surface. I am concerned I may sand back too much and ruin the whole project

    My plan was to finish with U-Beaut White Shellac to show off the beautiful colours of both timbers.

    I was thinking of using U-Beaut white shellac and talc powder as the grain filler but am concerned that it may change the colour of the ply where the grain needs the filling most.

    I really do need guidance here.
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  3. 14th December 2009, 06:51 PM #2
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    To date I have not found this a problem. The shellac/talc filler leaves a silky smooth surface after sanding and the talc filler is not visible under subsequent coats of shellac.
    But experiment on a scrap. If the sanding sealer appears pale you can add a little powdered pigment, such as red oxide, to the mix. Again, experiment on a scrap.
    And I'd be using U-Beaut Hard Shellac for a table top. White shellac is not durable enough for this.
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  4. 15th December 2009, 09:27 AM #3
    Michael Q
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wizened of Oz View Post
    To date I have not found this a problem. The shellac/talc filler leaves a silky smooth surface after sanding and the talc filler is not visible under subsequent coats of shellac.
    But experiment on a scrap. If the sanding sealer appears pale you can add a little powdered pigment, such as red oxide, to the mix. Again, experiment on a scrap.
    And I'd be using U-Beaut Hard Shellac for a table top. White shellac is not durable enough for this.
    Thanks Brian, I will have a play around.

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