I've just used shellac to make homemade "dykem blue": - 22g of shellac - 4g of gentian violet dye - 500ml of 99% rubbing (isopropyl) alcohol or 95% ethyl alc

I've just used shellac to make homemade "dykem blue": - 22g of shellac - 4g of gentian violet dye - 500ml of 99% rubbing (isopropyl) alcohol or 95% ethyl alcohol give it a couple of days to dissolve shellac shaking the container once or twice a day. Works like a charm.