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Permalink Reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates on April 25, 2010 at 1:44am

I also have the latest StewMac ezine article on french polish if you want.

-WY

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Permalink Reply by L.J. on April 25, 2010 at 3:16am

I had problems with poly sticking to the stickers and not the box. So now I use krylon clear acrylic on my boxes to help hold the stickers on. I put a few real light coats before soaking it to avoid stains on the stickers.when the stickers come loose I find the elmers to be the best way. Superglue has failed me in those areas.When I do a wooden box that already has some type of finish on it. i just leave it alone and finish the neck only.
Good thinking on the labels. Ive had some get oily looking spots on em. also had some labels go almost clear.

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Permalink Reply by Bluesheart on April 25, 2010 at 5:04am

I've used clear satin or gloss spray acrylic from Krylon with good results. I will NOT spray it on a neck again though, too grippy. I would think most any clear coating will work OK. Varish or shellac may be cool cause you could add some tint to make it look aged.I'm sure someone here knows how to make it crackle for a vintage look too.

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Permalink Reply by stan bryars on April 25, 2010 at 5:11pm

I have used thinned out Elmers painted on to seal some older boxes that had the trim coming up
It also gives it a glossy finish that seems to be fairly durable

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