On Sat, 01 Jan 2005 19:16:01 GMT, ted
wrote:



Shellac has organic acid components. Over time, the acids react with alcohol
and form esters --- which won't dry properly. I'd guess that heating the
mixture would just speed up the esterification recation.

I'd suggest to just mix the flakes and alcohol and shake it occasionally. I'd
should dissolve in a day. Also, have you considered the alcohol? Maybe it
contains too much water. Try again with different alcohol and see if that
works.

Joel Jacobson

How about using Isopropyl Alcohal? This is supposed to be
water free.

Ted the lerker

Hi Ted,

Perhaps pure isopropyl alcohol is water free, but the sort
sold at drug stores labeled "Isopropyl Alcohol" is loaded
with water.

HTH,

--
Kenneth

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