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Air Brush Shellac

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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
This is kind of a silly question, but I use Zinser Bullseye on a lot of projects. I mostly make small things for knitters. I have always brushed it on and then buffed it with steel wool to eliminate any runs, drips, or uneven finish. But I ran across a little air brush that I've had for probably 40 years and never used. I think it might be an old Craftsman back from when Craftsman was a quality product. Anyway, I know you can spray shellac, but the stuff I make would be blown across the room by a spray gun and I was wondering if anyone had used a small air brush (and this thing is small - the containers look to be about 2 oz.) for shellac. I think this might give me the control I need for these small pieces. Any experience would be appreciated.
 
#4 · (Edited by Moderator)
Shellac is no different than spraying water or whatever cleaner you want through a brush compared to most airbrush paints. No need to cut shellac from my experiences. Somewhere around 20 to 30 psi where I have sprayed.

That said lot easier to just use a rattle can and avoid the clean up of the air brush. Zinsser Spray Shellac is around 8 bucks a can and will last a long time for small projects. I typically use it as a seal coat prior to painting on many of the fishing lures I make.

 
#7 ·
I use my Badger air brush for shellac frequently. Works great. I did get a larger spray needle and orifice for it which helps and I also purchased some larger bottles for it which are handy if needed. I haven't found clean-up to be an issue; either DNA or an ammonia solution works well.
 
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