I'm using real lacquer (oil based) as that's what I have on hand. I have three finishes; satin, semi-gloss and gloss. I chose to use satin. Hope it works OK... I see now why the pine cone needs to "soak"... The leaves of the cone are coating fine, but the top seems to keep soaking in the lacquer; I've let soak/dry over night twice as well as the first few coats dip/dry the first day. My shells are patiently waiting as testers...
I have almost all my stuff; thought I'd use a regular glass jar for the solution, but what I have isn't big enough and what I found at the store was too big... Ordered the 1000ml beaker from Amazon last night. Can't wait to try this out! Maybe by the end of the week...
What do you guys do with the CS solution when not in use? I liked the jar idea as I could then seal with the lid, but beakers don't have lids. Pour back into the original bottle with a funnel? And can you wash/rinse/dry the beaker in the kitchen sink with no worries?
Thanks,
Sharon in Iowa
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