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I did two dumb things at the exact same time. One was putting finish where I shouldn't have. The second thing was using the wrong finish. Sometimes, I need to slow down! Question about the latter dumb thing.

I made a small, dovetailed pear box. I meant to use orange shellac, which I mixed up a few days ago from flakes. But out of habit, I put wipe-on poly on the bottom and the inside walls. Is there any reason I can't keep the poly on the inside, and use shellac on the outside? I can't imagine it will matter from the standpoint of, I dunno, moisture or something. I think. Right? And having the inside with a different tone than the outside is not a problem aesthetically. 

Do I go for it?

Thanks,
Aram

It will be fine.

In fact, shellac on the inside will block the smell.

Dewaxed preferred.

Put the shellac over the top of the varnish, like Rob said it will seal the smell. Other wise you'll be reminded of what you did every time you open the box.

Thanks, all.

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