Re: on doing a sunburst
Originally Posted by
Rob Roy
I also use alcohol-base stains but cut my base with up to 50% flow enhancer. I find this gives me more working time and makes it easier to blend the intersection of colors. It still dries quickly enough. Also, if you haven't already heard, many seal the spruce with a light coat of blonde shellac (and resand lightly with a very fine paper) before sunbursting. This process makes it easier to move the color around and avoids splotchiness, which spruce is famous for.
Can you mention what flow enhancer you recommend? Thanks!
Bernie
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