Shellac Over Water Colors

[Sam777]

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

[Karl S]

Shellac sticks to "EVERYTHING"

[Tom-in-Ashland]

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.

[Dak0ta52]

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.

[Sycamore67]

Good advice to make first costs light.

[Bill WIlson]

1 hour ago, Sycamore67 said:

Good advice to make first costs light.

Yes.  With shellac, it's better to make all the coats light.

[crupiea]

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. 

[Sycamore67]

My experience is with a very light spray cut, there is no worry about colors running.

[Sam777]

Thank you all for he replies and advice. I appreciate your help

Sam