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   peter28 | Aug 13, 2007 04:13pm | #1

   aress,

   A couple of things you can do are grind the flakes into powder. I have a small coffee grinder that I use for this.

   The other is to warm your solution. There are a couple of ways to do this. One is to use a warm water bath. However you must be sure that you have a TIGHT fitting lid on your container so there is no chance of getting any water inside.

   I use my glue pot for this. I'll fill it about half way with water and heat it up. I'll put a plastic container (32oz) like the the ones you get for take out food in so the water hits the bottom of it and then place my shellac container in that. Basically it makes a very convenient double boiler.

   If you don't have a glue pot, you can heat water in the microwave first and place your shellac container so the water comes up about half way. DON'T PUT ALCOHOL IN THE MICROWAVE. It seems silly to tell you this but I know someone who did.

   Another way is to use an old electric fry pan, the type with the adjustable thermostats. Add a couple of inches of sand and you have a hot sand bath.

   Occasionally shake the container during the warming process.

   Be careful when you open the warmed mixture as pressure will have built up inside.

   You'll find you have less residue upon completion.

   Have fun.

   Peter