Applying Shellac
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Applying Shellac
Simple question- how would you apply a thin coat of shellac to thine pipe? t-shirt? diaper cloth? I'm looking for a better material.
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I use extra fluffy pipe cleaners from BJ Long.
Rad
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+1RadDavis wrote:I use extra fluffy pipe cleaners from BJ Long.
Rad
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Pipe cleaners are cheaper, and you don't have to clean 'em.caskwith wrote:I use a paintbrush.
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Is that why some of your pipes look like they are growing hair?RadDavis wrote:I use extra fluffy pipe cleaners from BJ Long.
Rad
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RadDavis wrote:Pipe cleaners are cheaper, and you don't have to clean 'em.caskwith wrote:I use a paintbrush.
Rad
Ahh well I don't have to clean it
(goat hair mop brush, glued into the lid of my shellac bottle so it is always submerged. Can cover a pipe in just a few quick strokes so less chance of pulling out stain)
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I've watched Mr. King use a paint brush and I use a piece of clean rag on a latex glove.
Hello, I'm #1312.
That's a really big number.
That's a really big number.
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I use a small cheap paintbrush.
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No, no. That's from buffing while the shellac's still wet.baweaverpipes wrote:Is that why some of your pipes look like they are growing hair?RadDavis wrote:I use extra fluffy pipe cleaners from BJ Long.
Rad
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It's good to keep some on the wheel
That way It's hard to forget.
That way It's hard to forget.
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I've been using a cotton ball wrapped in a piece of lint-free paper towel.
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Well, my method is the right one, and everyone else is just silly.
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Rod is correct and all of you should pay heed. Rod uses BJ Long's and I use Blitz. I find that BJ Long have too much loose fuzz, while the Blitz cleaners have less fuzz.RadDavis wrote:Well, my method is the right one, and everyone else is just silly.
Rad
I guess it comes down to the fact that Rod has a beard and I don't.
Pipe cleaners are simple, easy and cheap. Just fold it in half, put it into a bastardized stem, or whatever and use it as a paintbrush, rag or whatever.
Rod and I do it the right way. Gnat King and the rest of you are wrong.
I don't care if this helps, Rod is right and the rest of you are way off base. Are all of you smoking meth in your pipes?
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Airbrush. No possible chance for fuzz.
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Not only NO but, HELL NO!baweaverpipes wrote: Are all of you smoking meth in your pipes?
Aside from that. As I have yet to complete a pipe with a great finish, I would certainly concede that my way is sure to not be the best or right way. I will try some fluffy cleaners in my future attempts. Your guidance is much appreciated! All of you, Thank You.
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To borrow an oft repeated phrase from my friend Tyler Beard, "it's unclear."baweaverpipes wrote: Are all of you smoking meth in your pipes?
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Re: Applying Shellac
The Smoking Yeti wrote:Simple question- how would you apply a thin coat of shellac to thine pipe? t-shirt? diaper cloth? I'm looking for a better material.
For Smooth pipes, do a search on French Polishing. With some small adjustments, you can do a quick version to get a very thin coat of shellac on the pipe nice and even. Cheese cloth works great as an applicator. For sandblast or carved, a small brush works great.
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Re: Applying Shellac
I dip my pipes in lacquer. I find the bowl coating the laquer provides is far superior to charcoal etc, and I get a nice even coat on the outside of the bowl.
I believe Bo Nordh used the same technique, if I am not mistaken.
I hope this helps make things unclear.
I believe Bo Nordh used the same technique, if I am not mistaken.
I hope this helps make things unclear.
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Is that safe to smoke? Does the laquer impart any flavor to the first few smokes?SimeonTurner wrote:I dip my pipes in lacquer. I find the bowl coating the laquer provides is far superior to charcoal etc, and I get a nice even coat on the outside of the bowl.
I believe Bo Nordh used the same technique, if I am not mistaken.
I hope this helps make things unclear.
Todd