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Help with turning bowls

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mattkemp

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Oh right thanks Derek it's the first time I have use this finish was very surprised how much of a gloss finish I achieved but yeah I agree with what you say Derek but it's all a learning curve has anybody tried to finish a pen with laquer? If so how did they get on?

Cheers

Matt
 
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mattkemp said:
Oh right thanks Derek it's the first time I have use this finish was very surprised how much of a gloss finish I achieved but yeah I agree with what you say Derek but it's all a learning curve has anybody tried to finish a pen with lacquer? If so how did they get on?

Cheers

Matt
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I have just started to use gloss finishes on pens, and use the acrylic gloss finish and find that several very thin coats with a rub down between each when dry.
 
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