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Rant: A client in Austin said my lacquer was 'plastic-looking' and now I've switched to a 2lb cut shellac for all my mid-century pieces.
That one comment made me realize I was over-relying on modern topcoats and losing the depth of the original finish, so has anyone else had a client critique that actually improved your work?
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ruby4949d agoTop Commenter
Switching to shellac was a game changer for me too. I started mixing my own 3lb cut from flakes and the amber tone it gives old wood is unreal. Lacquer just sits on top, but shellac melts into the grain and looks alive.
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ryan_flores9d ago
Honestly that's how real progress happens. It's like when you get so used to your own routine you miss the obvious. A buddy of mine who runs a detail shop got roasted online for streaky windows, switched his whole process, and now his bookings are insane. Sometimes you need that outside slap to the head to see the thing you've been blind to for years.
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