I applied a 1# cut of shellac to the inside of a box made of white oak. It turned green. What caused this reaction? Moisture in the thinner(denatured alcohol), or what? Any help would be appreciated.
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Mineral spirits is NOT the thinner for shellac.
I believe his post specifies that he thinned with alcohol.
Good heavens. I clearly read "mineral spirits". Sorry!!!Gretchen
I'm at a total loss. But, I'm curious... Did the Oak turn green or did the shellac turn green?
The wood is green now. Not being a chemist,I wonder if the alcohol has any metallic driers? Ive applied shellac to red oak before with no problems. thanks
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