flake or spray shellac for amateur maker

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Trying to determine which method I should use. I'm leaning towards Zinsser due to the eas of use. I'm finishing my first pipe and don't plan to quit my day job.

I've gathered that flake shellac should be cut with denatured alcohol to about a 4 or 5-pound cut. The resultant mixture should be filtered. I assume a coffee filter would work here?

I've also read on here some use Zinsser spraycan shellac on a pipecleaner. I started looking and found the following comment from another thread "The Zinsser Seal-Coat is 2 Lb dewaxed. The Zinsser Shellac (both clear and amber) have wax. Not sure what cut they are though."

So, if I use Zinsser, which product should I use.

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Neither, buy it pre mixed in a can. Spray is messy/imprecise (if you're me) and cutting shellac is more expensive than buying a good Zinser 100% wax free can. You'll get good results and save yourself $15-$20.
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OK, can it is. Is there a specific label I should be looking for? Will I need to cut the pre-mixed can?
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You will probably need to cut just about anything you buy. Shellac thinner or methyl hydrate or ethyl alcohol (safest) work.
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I buy Zinnser in the smallest can at Ace and thin it with denatured alcohol until I get a finish that gleams rather than shines.

The older shellac gets, the longer it takes to dry until finally it just stays sticky, so a smaller can is more desirable than the "large economy size" for pipes. Even the smallest cans will get too old before you run out, unless you're making a lot of pipes :)

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Thanks Andrew, Sas, and Rad for the advice.

Two products are available: Any suggestions?

The Zinsser Seal-coat is 100% wax free so I'll assume this is what is preferred.
http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=246

The Zinsser Bullseye isn't 100% wax free and I assume should be avoided.
http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=245
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Go with the first one. Wax free. You will probably need to cut it, but you can use it straight too, just depends on the look you're after. Full strength is very shiny, 1:1 cut with DNA will gleam like Rad says.
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And I use Bullseye. :lol:

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RadDavis wrote:And I use Bullseye. :lol:

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So I gather either product will work. I suppose I'll make my choice based on which comes in the smallest container I can find.

PS: While at the store looking at baby food jars to mix the shellac and alcohol in, and knowing I would eat said baby food to empty the jar, I chose the fruit medley instead of the turkey dinner. I've never had my jaw wired shut, but pureed turkey dinner didn't sound appetizing.
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GPipe wrote:Thanks Andrew, Sas, and Rad for the advice.

Two products are available: Any suggestions?

The Zinsser Seal-coat is 100% wax free so I'll assume this is what is preferred.
http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=246

The Zinsser Bullseye isn't 100% wax free and I assume should be avoided.
http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=245
Ah, So both of them are Bullseye. Nevermind.

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GPipe wrote:So I gather either product will work. I suppose I'll make my choice based on which comes in the smallest container I can find.

PS: While at the store looking at baby food jars to mix the shellac and alcohol in, and knowing I would eat said baby food to empty the jar, I chose the fruit medley instead of the turkey dinner. I've never had my jaw wired shut, but pureed turkey dinner didn't sound appetizing.
Good call with the fruit medley. The turkey dinner is pretty bad.
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scotties22 wrote:
GPipe wrote:So I gather either product will work. I suppose I'll make my choice based on which comes in the smallest container I can find.

PS: While at the store looking at baby food jars to mix the shellac and alcohol in, and knowing I would eat said baby food to empty the jar, I chose the fruit medley instead of the turkey dinner. I've never had my jaw wired shut, but pureed turkey dinner didn't sound appetizing.
Good call with the fruit medley. The turkey dinner is pretty bad.
Shellac comes in baby food flavors, now?
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Blueberry Buckle for me. Good on ice cream too.
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Jeeze, give us some credit here. We're talking storage containers. You gotta get something you like to eat because no baby in their right mind will eat most of that crap.

And yes, Blueberry Buckle is the shit.
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This thread is getting weird.
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GPipe wrote:So I gather either product will work. I suppose I'll make my choice based on which comes in the smallest container I can find.

PS: While at the store looking at baby food jars to mix the shellac and alcohol in, and knowing I would eat said baby food to empty the jar, I chose the fruit medley instead of the turkey dinner. I've never had my jaw wired shut, but pureed turkey dinner didn't sound appetizing.
That turkey flavor was designed by someone that hates humans.
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The Smoking Yeti wrote:This thread is getting weird.

This whole forum is getting weird.
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scotties22 wrote:Jeeze, give us some credit here. We're talking storage containers. You gotta get something you like to eat because no baby in their right mind will eat most of that crap.

And yes, Blueberry Buckle is the shit.
Our baby eats most of the combinations :-) Hence I have about 25-30 of those glass containers lying around, I actually use them to store tobacco in!
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Is it the end of the world?? :shock:
Seriously, I can vouch for baby food containers being real cool for keeping stuf! :P
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