Shellac over un-filled canvas
Hello all,
Just started posting to the forum. Looks like a great resource!
Question: Would it be practical to shellac un-filled canvas?
Queston: Would the rougher surface grab and stick more to rocks and become a problem?
Supporting thoughts: I'm thinking that for a pure-utility, practical tripping canoe, this could work OK. No filling on the the canvas and just shellacing the entire canvas. No fill, no paint, no waterline paint...Just shellac. Would be lighter, no paint or filler to dry/crack, and the entire coat of shellac is sandable and self-bonding, allowing re-coats when needed.
Only downsides I see are a "slower" canvas, with slight texture remaining, and a less appealing finish to the eye. Perhaps the rougher surface might grab and stick more.
Comments?
Thanks,
Pat Smith