
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 Solvent: Grain Alcohol vs. Denatured Alcohol
2019年8月28日 · 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 […]
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, …
Thinning Bullseye Shellac? - FineWoodworking
2009年1月25日 · 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 […]
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.
Seal Your Project with Dewaxed Shellac - FineWoodworking
Is there any difference between Zinsser’s SealCoat and regular Bulls Eye shellac? Learn the answer on how to seal your project with dewaxed shellac.
Satin finish with shellac? - FineWoodworking
2008年3月23日 · The paste wax contributes some to the gloss finish but even without the wax the shellac looks glossy. I like the depth that shellac adds to a finish so is there an appropriate top …
Shellac and Oil Finishes - FineWoodworking
2021年12月7日 · 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 …
Finishes compatible over shellac - FineWoodworking
2002年6月30日 · Am preparing to finish some high-end casework in cherry and debating whether to use all dewaxed fresh shellac or to seal with 1 lb cut and coat with other finishes. […]
Finishing a floor with shellac - FineWoodworking
2024年12月29日 · I am planning to finish a red oak floor in a 1920s house with shellac. Does anyone have any tips regarding how many coats and what cut to use? I […]