lacquer for steam bending

[NTD]

I have read that most people use shellac when steam bending a bow tip.  I don't have any on hand but I do have a can of lacquer, will this work?

[Pat B]

I couldn't tell you if lacquer will work but I know shellac will work. You can buy a spray can of Bulls Eye Shellac for $5 at and paint or hardware store.

[Josh]

you can apply a coat of shellac and it is dry and ready to be steamed in an hour.  probably 30 minutes in Arizona, Nate. I use 2 coats before steaming.   Good luck to ya brother. 

[NTD]

Thanks Josh and Pat, guess I'll pick some up tomorrow.

[Del the cat]

I have no idea why you would want to use anything on the wood for steam bending?
Presumably it's to stop the wood getting too wet?
I've never bothered...no probs
Del

[Pappy]

I always use Polly before steaming,but that is just because it is what I keep on hand[swipe it from Miss Joanie] 
   Pappy