: I have done a test plate to check out my skills at wetting out the glass.
: This is my first time. I am using the Raka 5oz and have followed Larry's
: directions.

: After two fill coats the surface is very smooth. If I look straight into the
: finish the glass is invisible everywhere except against a black
: transparency overlay I have been experimenting with. If I take the board
: into direct sunlight and tilt it back and forth, I can see some
: "sparkles" from the weave.

: Is this normal or am I not quite there?

Russ,

If you look closely enough at any glass work, there will be some "sparkles", but the 5 oz tends to show more than other styles of glass. So it sounds like you are there with the test samples.

Now for the entire boat, think of Clint Eastwood and ask yourself "do I feel lucky?".

Sam