8 Tips for Using Shellac - FineWoodworking 8 Tips for Using Shellac Mike Mascelli demonstrates how to take the guesswork out of solvents, colors, and application when using shellac
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
Make Shellac Your Go-To Finish - FineWoodworking True, shellac won’t hold up against spilled alcohol But since dewaxed shellac bonds beautifully with every other finish, you can always follow it up with a wipe-on varnish to protect vulnerable surfaces
Sealing with Shellac - FineWoodworking Q: I used waxy shellac by mistake to washcoat my mahogany tabletop Can I still apply grain filler or do I need a coat of dewaxed shellac first? Rick Wells, Marysville, MI A: You haven’t made a mistake You should use a seal coat of shellac before filling the grain, and grain fillers work equally as well over both waxed and dewaxed shellac Fillers typically have some color to them, and if
Shellac Solvent: Grain Alcohol vs. Denatured Alcohol Can the Can (ned) Shellac Creative director Mike Pekovich demonstrates how easy it is to make a batch of shellac from flakes In short, denatured alcohol is an unpredictable, dangerous, unhealthy, poor-quality solvent for shellac that will make your finish harder to use as well as shorten your life Don’t worry, though; I have a solution
Shellac as a paint primer - FineWoodworking If you're going to paint over it, I'd suggest a good primer intended for latex rather than shellac Of course, you can have both: Zinsser's B-I-N primer is shellac-based, and works very well under latex I use it whenever I think there's a risk of bleed-through of some contaminant that's already on the surface (knots, embedded grease, etc ) However, I think Zinsser's acrylic-based 1-2-3 primer
Shellac and Oil Finishes - FineWoodworking Or is the shellac unnecessary? I appreciate shellac is a sealer so given that, does shellac prevent oil finishes from penetrating the wood if applied after the shellac and can the two finishes be used in conjunction with each other? Thank you in advance for any advice
Stain over Shellac? - FineWoodworking Then put on your shellac If you're worried about blotching, then use one of those sanding sealers that you put on, and while still wet, then stain I'm not crazy about them but under the right conditions, they can work There are additional options, too But as I describe in the second paragraph, is a good place to start
Shellac over Linseed Oil - FineWoodworking Yes, shellac over a drying oil (as opposed to, say, mineral oil) works fine, and is a standard technique But test it first to make sure it looks the way you want it to! -Steve