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- How to Mix Shellac - FineWoodworking
A 2-lb cut of shellac is 2 lb of shellac resin dissolved in a gallon of alcohol A 5-lb cut would be 5 lb of resin dissolved in a gallon, etc When mixing shellac from flakes or buttons, you can scale down the ratio of cut to make a suitable amount For example, adding 2 oz of flakes to 8 oz of alcohol produces a half-pint of 2-lb -cut
- Shellac’s Amazing Journey - FineWoodworking
Shellac is derived from the resinous secretion of a tiny insect—tinier than the period at the end of this sentence—known as Laccifer lacca Twice a year, in India and Thailand, millions of red larvae about 1⁄64 in long hatch and settle on the tender, fresh twigs of certain trees
- 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
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
- Make Shellac Your Go-To Finish - FineWoodworking
Fresh, dewaxed shellac is plenty durable Shellac gets a bad rap for durability, in part because of confusion between waxy and dewaxed versions Stick with dewaxed shellac; it dries to a hard, impermeable film that protects against heat and moisture and is compatible with all finishes True, shellac won’t hold up against spilled alcohol
- Finishing a floor with shellac - FineWoodworking
I would probably do at least 3 coats of 3 lb shellac on a floor 1 1 2 lb cut is pretty thin and would take alot of coats to build a durable finish I've only used shellac on floors twice and that was 50 years ago One was a colonial house in Society Hill in Philadelphia
- Thinning Bullseye Shellac? - FineWoodworking
Shellac doesn't go down like varnish - it seems to be going down like varnish and then it "suddenly" turns to goo as you attempt to brush it out Luckily, it's easy to repair Don't look at the MANY threads here on Knots re the proper application of shellac - it'll likely confuse you - I like to call it "The Shellac Wars" - lots of fun, but
- 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 In this segment, it only takes him a few seconds to shape cheesecloth wadding and wrap it in a fine-textured cloth The pad helps to apply a thin, even coat of shellac without lap marks
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