- How to Mix Shellac - FineWoodworking
Shellac is a natural resin that's derived from the secretions of the Lac bug--an insect that feeds off trees indigenous to India and Thailand
- Shellac’s Amazing Journey - FineWoodworking
Shellac starts life as the by-product of a tiny insect, no larger than a poppyseed By the time it is grown, harvested, and refined, it has evolved into one of woodworking's most beautiful, versatile, and environmentally friendly finishes
- Versatile Shellac - FineWoodworking
Professional finisher Peter Gedrys breaks down the mysteries of shellac the wide varieties available, what types to use, which form is best for which wood, and more He also shares a color guide to enhance or correct various wood grains Gedrys simplifies what can seem like a dizzying array of shellac finishing choices, from dry to premixed or dewaxed The article also lists supply outlets and
- Shellac Solvent: Grain Alcohol vs. Denatured Alcohol
Shellac is a wonderful finish with a fantastic range of applications and possibilities It can range from an easy utility finish all the way up to the finest of fine […]
- Make Shellac Your Go-To Finish - FineWoodworking
Make Shellac Your Go-To Finish A simple brushed finish produces a stunning satin sheen
- Thinning Bullseye Shellac? - FineWoodworking
I am applying Zinsser Bullseye amber shellac on a cedar chest It is the consistancy of honey right out of the can, a little too thick for me Can I […]
- All About Shellac - FineWoodworking
All shellac naturally contains wax, and the wax can cause adhesion problems if other finishes are applied over it So if you apply wax as a sealer or a barrier coat, you’re better off using the dewaxed variety When you buy premixed shellac in a can, it will clearly be indicated on the label if the manufacturer has already removed the wax
- Tips on Making a Shellac Pad - FineWoodworking
See how Peter Gedrys makes a pad, or rubber, for shellac in this sidebar to a video series on refinishing furniture Find links to the whole video series below
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