Applying shellac with a brush?
Hello all.
When applying dewaxed white shellac with a brush (camel hair mop) should you vary the direction of brush strokes between coats (or should they all be in the grain direction)?
I’m attempting my first shellac and wax finish on a jarrah veneered cabinet and I’ve put weak sealing coat on, sanded lightly with 1200 grit, then applied one 50/50 coat. I’ve ended up with slight streak marks over most of the work from the slight overlap between brush strokes - probably my poor technique. Before I stuff it up I was wondering if the subsequent coats should be all in the same direction and if the streaks will even out with additional coats, or if I should alternate with a coat across the grain or something…?
Any words of wisdom much appreciated.
Cheers,
Gibbo.