I do alot of white crowns. I simply buy some Delta cream coat craft paint and water it down and use that for either dipping or use it with a soft rag and wipe it on. I dont use the bright white as it seems to take more coats then a flat white. they bring out the wood grain just like a stain would instead of covering it up like you might think a paint would. I only use craft paints for the crowns, and they do NOT bleed in the gasket lacquer at all. plus its under 1.00 a bottle and they last for along time.

Dianna