: I'm getting mixed messages about the use of shellac to seal coat
: some pine prior to epoxy. I want to use a 1lb cut to try and
: even out the color and reduce blotchyness.

: Does anybody have experience in this type of thing.

Call the manufacturer of your epoxy and see what they say. Personally, I wouldn't do it. I don't think that it would make a difference in the final product. Pine isn't prone to blotchiness, but does have a lot of grain reversals, and shellac won't do anything about those. If you have to do something about blotchiness I'd use 10% white glue by volume dissolved in water as a wash coat, then sand. BUT- the reason this (or shellac) works to prevent blotchiness is by sealing the pores, which is the opposite of what you want with your epoxy layer. Also- while almost anything will stick well to shellac, even dewaxed shellac has the potential to be a bit waxy. I wouldn't want to risk that either.

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