- 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
- 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
- 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
- Seal Your Project with Dewaxed Shellac - FineWoodworking
Nothing about shellac "seals" the wood any better than polyurethane -- but if you want to seal, glaze, then finish, shellac makes the process faster If you are just wanting to seal, sand the nibs and raised grain, then finish, you might as well just use whatever you are going to top coat it with, especially if you seal it as the last stage of
- 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
- Best Brush for Shellac - FineWoodworking
Before you use it the next time, soak it in denatured alcohol for about 10 minutes to soften and dissolve any shellac on the bristles Fine Woodworking Recommended Products Odie's Oil
- 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
|