Damar Varnish lid

dlilazteca · Dec 26, 2016

For those that use Damar varnish for your transfer methods you guys know how hard it is to put on and take off that lid sometimes that comes with it I use mineral oil for all my oil needs in the shop it's just safe for me to use versus other oils something I picked up from veteran engravers but the lid on the Walgreens mineral oil fits perfectly on the Damar varnish bottle which in turn makes it easier to remove. Just my two cents worth. I just pour acetone into the Damar varnish to help thin it out and spread evenly and dry faster and thinner.

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Flashmo · Dec 26, 2016

I just take a flat blade screwdriver and pop the white "childproof" cap off the clear liner on the W&N Damar varnish. Works the same.

The drying sticky varnish under a childproof cap is the real problem. Eliminate the childproof part, and you are gtg.

Dave London · Dec 26, 2016

Thanks Carlos
I will lube the thread on my bottle, no stick super idea

mitch · Dec 26, 2016

i'm with flashmo. my bottle of Winsor Newton had THE most child-proof, adult-proof, maddening flippin' cap of any bottle i've ever encountered. after about a week i just cut the outer cap off.

maplesm · Dec 28, 2016

Yup I guess English kids are just smarter than us. Cut mine off too

Omar Haltam · Dec 28, 2016

I keep my varnish in this shot bottle i picked up on ebay... i just thought it looked cool

monk · Dec 28, 2016

Omar Haltam said:
I keep my varnish in this shot bottle i picked up on ebay... i just thought it looked cool

better make sure you don't take a swig of that stuff while you're working

Dani Girl · Dec 29, 2016

That's funny I keep mine in a similar little glass bottle I picked up in a backyard clearance.

vdrum4250 · Jan 27, 2017

hi Dani, nice to meet ya in FEGA

tdelewis · Jan 27, 2017

I always wipe the inside of lids as well as the bottle tops with acetone or some solvent to make sure they are clean and dry before replacing.

mdengraver · Jan 27, 2017

Omar I'm currently working on a Octopus jewelry piece. Lots of good design ideas from the Kraken Octopus image page. Thanks for lead.
https://www.google.com/search?q=kra...0ahUKEwirnfXCveLRAhXK3YMKHUkjClcQsAQIGQ&dpr=1

Mike Fennell · Jan 27, 2017

Regarding sticking bottle caps, the first time I open them I always rub some chapstick, beeswax, Pam, or whatever lube is at hand, onto the threads of container and the lids of bottles, jars and superglue tubes. Never need to clean them with acetone and the lids and caps never glue themselves in place.

Riflesmith · Jan 27, 2017

I keep mine in a glass bottle with an eye dropper and never had a problem. Being as it doesn't take much I just use the eye dropper to wet my brush.

vdrum4250 · Jan 28, 2017

works very nicely.. thanks for that tip

Roger Bleile · Jan 28, 2017

People sharing little tips like this is one of the things that makes this such a good forum.

Big-Un · Jan 28, 2017

Roger Bleile said:
People sharing little tips like this is one of the things that makes this such a good forum.

Yes it is Roger. Now that I know this little tip I can put away my "bottle-opening" pliers always present on my table!

Omar Haltam · Jan 28, 2017

mdengraver said:
Omar I'm currently working on a Octopus jewelry piece. Lots of good design ideas from the Kraken Octopus image page. Thanks for lead.
https://www.google.com/search?q=kra...0ahUKEwirnfXCveLRAhXK3YMKHUkjClcQsAQIGQ&dpr=1

that is cool, i will have to engrave it one day

Omar Haltam · Jan 28, 2017

Mike Fennell said:
Regarding sticking bottle caps, the first time I open them I always rub some chapstick, beeswax, Pam, or whatever lube is at hand, onto the threads of container and the lids of bottles, jars and superglue tubes. Never need to clean them with acetone and the lids and caps never glue themselves in place.

that is a good idea i will start doing that at the store

anvilring · Feb 1, 2017

So does anyone on this thread, know of a "thread" that fully explains how to use this method of transfer?? I've read so many post concerning this but where is a "how to" thread for those of us that have never done it before. I found this thread:

http://www.handengravingforum.com/showthread.php?t=2365

which in turn led to this thread:

http://www.handengravingforum.com/showthread.php?t=1661&page=5&highlight=parchment+transfer

I have a laser jet printer so, what is the best method to use??
I have no idea how to use Damar varnish or what it's for.

Any help appreciated.
regards, mitch

RDP · Feb 1, 2017

Mitch this video by Arnaud explains how I do it, hope it helps you.

Richard.

http://www.engraversstudio.com/apps/vblog/Video/View.aspx?id=8f2c31d3b5

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