Hey Recordman
Here is a link that may be of some help to you since some one picked this post http://lathetrolls.phpbbweb.com/viewtopic.php?t=783&mforum=lathetrolls
There is one recipe posted there so take a look and keep an eye out for more May be you sould join in the forum as well
Cheers
Hey Recordman
I am interested to know what type of lacquer compound are you going to use as it is of immense interest to me
In so far as the methods you are considering concerned I am not sure that drying the material vertically will be of any use It may be a good thing for you to have a look at...