Orange shellac (amber) would give it a nice aged patina, food for thought.
Ralph Symbleme Millstone Twp, New Jersey http://www.bicyclelogy.com
-----Original Message----- From: classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org [mailto:classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org]On Behalf Of Phil Brown Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 1:54 PM To: C R List Subject: Re: [CR]Shellacking handlebar tape
I use clear Bullseye. If it feels a bit rough sand it before the next
coat. If you want interesting colors uise white tape and dye the
shellac with cloth dye-powder-or alcohol based ink (available in every
possible color at the art supply store). I never need more than 2 or 3
coats.
And for a really nice look use pigmented shellac on white tape. It
comes out a beautiful cream color that draws admiration where ever you
go.
Phil Brown
In beautiful Berkeley, Calif.