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Bowl Finishes

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Hello,
I just started turning bowls but have been making pens since March 2006. I like the CA finish even for bowls but I do get small "CA lines" in the finish. I use Triple E and Shellawax after the CA just like I do for my pens.

I am looking for some tips that will keep me from getting the "CA lines" in my finish as I do like CA; however, I am open to some other ideas for finishes. I apply the CA with a paper towel and a piece of plastic between my fingers and the paper towel. I tried the shellawax paste but was not very impressed.

The drying time is also a problem for bowls, but I have mixed Thin and Thick CA at a 4/6 ratio and this has extended my drying time on them so I think that I have or can "lick" this problem.

Does anyone have any ideas (probably a stupid question) on how I can get rid of the CA lines or short of that have some ideas for other finishes that will give me a similar look. Please advise.
Thank you,
Jay
 
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