What is your go to workflow for prep/paint/clear/masking/ect for signs?

[JanVanderlinden]

Check out this thread.
If you’re going to use shellac, pay particular attention to Travisbrown1 comments.

Just wanted to share

So we all know to use a sealer on our projects before painting to prevent bleeding. For a while now I (like most people) have been using shellac for a sealer. But as you know its hard to get paint to adhere to shellac. (it wants to separate the paint) So a couple of months ago I was at Home Depot to pick up some more shellac. But I saw this wood sealer and thought I would try it. [20191008_170033] So far this stuff is fantastic. I currently use it and the accompanying polyurethane for f…