Re: [CR] shellac a "cork" handlebar tape?

(Example: Framebuilders)

From: <Philcycles@aol.com>
Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2005 13:06:25 EST
Subject: Re: [CR] shellac a "cork" handlebar tape?
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org


In a message dated 11/10/05 8:54:00 AM, fred@twistcomm.com writes:
>Matching orange cloth (Harris Cyclery) to a brown Brooks. Done with clear
>varnish mixed with india ink. 3 coats.

You can make white cloth tape ANY color by dyeing the shellac with either powdered fabric dye or alcohol based ink available at artist's supply stores. And pigmented shellac-used as a sealer-gives a rich creamy color when used under
clear.
Phil Brown
San Rafael, Calif.