tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4502708134478300805.post8644955129956832700..comments2023-10-09T00:15:08.640+11:00Comments on Stuff, geeky stuff: Wm Docker and straw hatsdgmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16429298708780406789noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4502708134478300805.post-62186830039968617312021-09-12T11:32:52.472+10:002021-09-12T11:32:52.472+10:00And with a bit more research, this from http://www...And with a bit more research, this from <a href="http://www.theprintmakersgallery.ie/glossary/" rel="nofollow">http://www.theprintmakersgallery.ie/glossary/</a>:<br /><br /><i>Straw-hat varnish is shellac mixed with black pigment used as stop-out in etching. Straw-hat varnish was originally made to waterproof hats.</i><br /><br />and it can be bought from various art suppliers eg <a href="https://www.jacksonsart.com/en-au/jackson-s-straw-hat-varnish-black-500ml" rel="nofollow"> https://www.jacksonsart.com/en-au/jackson-s-straw-hat-varnish-black-500ml </a>dgmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16429298708780406789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4502708134478300805.post-86167920781575936642021-09-11T17:52:46.164+10:002021-09-11T17:52:46.164+10:00And having consulted with J, who is a practing art...And having consulted with J, who is a practing artist, I find that straw hat varnish is still a thing and used in etchings and print making - which fits rather neatly with William Docker being a varnish maker... dgmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16429298708780406789noreply@blogger.com