Sam777 Posted December 10, 2022 Report Share Posted December 10, 2022 Hello members, I am planning to water color a few kids toys. Would Shellac adhere fine after the water colors dry? Thank you for your help Sam OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl S Posted December 10, 2022 Report Share Posted December 10, 2022 Shellac sticks to "EVERYTHING" Jim McDonald, OCtoolguy and Gene Howe 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom-in-Ashland Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 I would test first. The alcohol the shellac is dissolved in will contain some water. don't think it is enough to make the water colors run but you should test to be sure. jollyred and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dak0ta52 Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 I've water colored some of my pieces and them sprayed them with polyacrylic which is water base and haven't had any problems. Noted my first couple coats are light. After a light sanding, I give them a couple more heavier coats to bring out the sheen I want. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sycamore67 Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 Good advice to make first costs light. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill WIlson Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 1 hour ago, Sycamore67 said: Good advice to make first costs light. Yes. With shellac, it's better to make all the coats light. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crupiea Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 Dont know itf it will reactivate the watercolors. if it does you can try a fixative. Mainly people use it over pastels so they dont smear. Makes a sort if transparent top coat that can be used for more paint or pastels or whatever. In a pinch good old aqua net hair spray works just fine. Then shellac over top of that coat. OCtoolguy and Gene Howe 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sycamore67 Posted December 12, 2022 Report Share Posted December 12, 2022 My experience is with a very light spray cut, there is no worry about colors running. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam777 Posted December 16, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2022 Thank you all for he replies and advice. I appreciate your help Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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