Gel Varnish / Gel Stain - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

Lois from Mississauga · 01-04-2008, 06:22 PM

In looking at many sites on Intarsia, Gel Varnish seems to be the finish of choice, with a Whitening Gel Stain for those light pieces. Old Masters seems to be the choice of many. However, I can't seem to find any in the main big box (BORG-newly learned word) stores in Mississauga, Ontario. It cannot be shipped from the states. I did find Varathane Gel Stain in Natural, and my husband thought it might be the same, but it does not leave a finish. Does anyone know where I can find some?

I did find Varathane Gel Stain in Natural, and my husband thought it might be the same, but it does not leave a finish.

NC Scroller · 01-04-2008, 11:47 PM

I found this site that might be of help.

http://www.woodessence.com/Bartleydefault.html

lucky788scroller · 01-05-2008, 02:41 AM

Another brand to try is Bartleys . I havent a clue where you can get it up in Canada though if it cant be shipped in from the states. Dale

Lois from Mississauga · 01-05-2008, 03:58 AM

Thanks. This is great. I will contact them tomorrow.
You are better on Google than me as I have looked a number of times and could not find any in Canada.

sergiothehandyman · 01-05-2008, 04:07 AM

Hi Lois, check nextag, http://www.nextag.com/old-master-gel...sh/search-html, Amazon have them but i don't know if they ship to Canada.

Sergio.

Lois from Mississauga · 01-05-2008, 04:19 AM

Hi Sergio, Thanks for the info. I just tried and no, it cannot be shipped over the border. I believe it is because it is considered flammable/combustible, so they won't let it be mailed over the border. I will try the Saskatechwan site.

sergiothehandyman · 01-05-2008, 04:22 AM

lois i'm checking Lee valley in Toronto, they have old master gel stain, probably they can get you the gel varnish.

590 King Street West
(416) 366-5959

I'll keep looking

Sergio.

Janette · 01-05-2008, 05:01 AM

I only use Bartley's. Here's their website, perhaps they can direct you to a Canadian distributor. http://www.bartleycollection.com/

01-04-2008, 06:22 PM	#1
Lois from Mississauga Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mississauga, ON Posts: 325	Gel Varnish / Gel Stain In looking at many sites on Intarsia, Gel Varnish seems to be the finish of choice, with a Whitening Gel Stain for those light pieces. Old Masters seems to be the choice of many. However, I can't seem to find any in the main big box (BORG-newly learned word) stores in Mississauga, Ontario. It cannot be shipped from the states. I did find Varathane Gel Stain in Natural, and my husband thought it might be the same, but it does not leave a finish. Does anyone know where I can find some? I did find Varathane Gel Stain in Natural, and my husband thought it might be the same, but it does not leave a finish. __________________ Lois ---Always remember you're unique, just like everyone else.---

01-04-2008, 11:47 PM	#2
NC Scroller Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 329	I found this site that might be of help. http://www.woodessence.com/Bartleydefault.html __________________ Scott Email: smi11er@aol.com

01-05-2008, 03:58 AM	#4
Lois from Mississauga Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mississauga, ON Posts: 325	Thanks. This is great. I will contact them tomorrow. You are better on Google than me as I have looked a number of times and could not find any in Canada. __________________ Lois ---Always remember you're unique, just like everyone else.---

01-05-2008, 04:19 AM	#6
Lois from Mississauga Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mississauga, ON Posts: 325	Hi Sergio, Thanks for the info. I just tried and no, it cannot be shipped over the border. I believe it is because it is considered flammable/combustible, so they won't let it be mailed over the border. I will try the Saskatechwan site. __________________ Lois ---Always remember you're unique, just like everyone else.---

01-05-2008, 05:01 AM	#8
Janette Intarsia Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 2,326 Blog Entries: 4	I only use Bartley's. Here's their website, perhaps they can direct you to a Canadian distributor. http://www.bartleycollection.com/ __________________ Janette www.square-designs.com

01-05-2008, 02:41 AM	#3
lucky788scroller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 6,354	Another brand to try is Bartleys . I havent a clue where you can get it up in Canada though if it cant be shipped in from the states. Dale

01-05-2008, 04:07 AM	#5
sergiothehandyman Scrollsaw Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California Posts: 53	Hi Lois, check nextag, http://www.nextag.com/old-master-gel...sh/search-html, Amazon have them but i don't know if they ship to Canada. Sergio.

01-05-2008, 04:22 AM	#7
sergiothehandyman Scrollsaw Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California Posts: 53	lois i'm checking Lee valley in Toronto, they have old master gel stain, probably they can get you the gel varnish. 590 King Street West (416) 366-5959 I'll keep looking Sergio.

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