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Firstly I’d like to mention that the site being displayed on my screen looks like wordpress not a website with pics and background colours. There’s been so many issues lately I just hope it get’s sorted out soon.
Now on a positive note the minwax wipe on poly over shellac has given me the look I’ve been after for so many years. Up until now I have never been a fan of wipe on poly and shellac on it’s own due to it’s drying so quickly will drag and create a mess. Yes it can be sanded out but but then having to go over that area again you are running the risk of recreating a mess in other nearby areas. So what’s the compromise.
Thin your shellac 5% shellac 95% methyolated spirits and you must use the industrial version where there is no water added to it. This works great as a sealer and you can easily apply with a rag (lint free) 2 or 3 coats without worrying about drags and crap. Then slap on 3 lights coats of wipe on poly over a three day period. The results are perfect You can always make your own wipe on poly by mixing one part poly and one part denatured alcohol (meth or if you like it thinner two parts denatured just experiment.