On 2 Nov, 20:08, Mathew Newton wrote:

Do you think it will be an issue me applying primer with a brush? Or
would I be better using a spray primer (or shellac as used by Andy)?

Spray cans are an expensive way to do anything. I only use them when I
can't do it any other way.

If you're brushing shellac, use a cheap artist's nylon (aka "Golden
Taklon") 3/4" filbert. Don't clean it, just wipe it, let it go hard,
then soften it with more shellac next time. Nylon (or at least
synthetic) bristles are the trick.