shellac

  1. J

    Shellac flake experiment

    I've been very pleased with Zinsser SealCoat dewaxed shellac over the past 3 years, but decided to try some dewaxed Garnet flakes today just for a change of pace and appearance on a cherry/soft maple plaque. It's way too humid today to apply it to the test scraps and avoid "blushing"...
    • Jeff
    • Thread
    • experiment flake shellac
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Finishing
  2. CarvedTones

    shellac sealer versus top coat

    I have used dewaxed shellac for years, mostly as a sealer but also as a top coat sometimes. Recently I was convinced (feel free to offer debate on the point) that for top coats the natural waxy shellac is better and for items that I am trying to finish "traditionally", it is more correct. So I...
  3. B

    Fixing a run in Shellac

    I sprayed a dresser the other day and didnt notice until the shellac was dry that i have a couple of runs/sags. I know I can use DNA to fix this, but is it better to just concentrate on the area of the run or should i do a larger area? Should I go back and respray just the affected area or...
  4. optimist

    "best" brush for shellac?

    First non-greeting post (so please be kind!). I've never used shellac before but I'm studying up to try it on an old buffet I just stripped and stained. Trying to find the right technique has left me confused as to what type of brush to use. The more-conventional suggestions are for white...
  5. Matt Schnurbusch

    zinsser amber shellac then behlen's?

    I hope so cuz I just applied a coat of Zinsser Amber "Traditional Finish & Sealer" over oak. Next step hopefully is to apply several coats of Behlen's Rockhard over the Shellac. Three questions: I have a couple little brush lap marks. Should I try to even them out with something? How...
  6. F

    sealing with sprayed shellac

    This is the first time I've worked with shellac, and I'm spraying it over an transtint dye that was followed with an application of wet-sanded danish oil to pop the grain and fill the pores. I let the danish oil cure for three days prior to spraying the shellac. I'll be following the shellac...
    • fergy
    • Thread
    • sealing shellac sprayed
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Finishing
  7. gordonmt

    just a quick shellac question

    I am planning on sealing a bunch of maple using spray on shellac before finishing with Urethane. Is this OK to do? I've not done this before and just wanted to check with my comrades before I start this.
  8. rick7938

    Polyurethane Over Shellac?

    Is it possible to put polyurethane as a final protective finish over shellac? I have made two end tables out of some old growth SYP, and the shellac finish really looks nice. However, my wife is afraid that there may be an issue with water rings, so she is wanting me to put on a coat of poly...
  9. 02blues

    seedlac shellac chips

    How do you guys dissolve seedlac shellac flakes in denatured alcohol. Seems like I have chips at the bottom even days later? thanks
  10. JohnW

    Where to buy Shellac

    Recently read a post with some good references for an on-line seller of shellac. Can't find that post. Can anyone point me in the right direction....please?
  11. B

    Shellac Mixing Question

    Is it normal when you mix up a new batch of shellac that all the flakes do not dissolve and you end up with a thick clump at the bottom of the container? Thanks, Bill
  12. Tarhead

    Dewaxed Super Blonde Shellac Sale

    I received this email from Vijay earier this afternoon. For those of you not participating in the previous group buy, his shellac flakes are the real deal at very good prices. The normal 10% NCWW discount will not apply to this sale. Here are the details: Starting today March 1, 2009...
  13. J

    Shellac wash & finishing

    While we're on the subject per PeteM previous post I also have a question. I've built a prototype small table out of DF and SYP. Wash coated with dewaxed shellac to prevent splotches. Used General Finishes "Nutmeg" Gel Stain per instructions. Now I'm wiping on/off "Tried & True" Varnish...
    • Jeff
    • Thread
    • finishing shellac wash
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Finishing
  14. PeteM

    Bad shellac?

    Found this on another forum. Have any of you had this problem (I have). "I've had shellac that would not dissolve even after being ground. Unground, the flakes should dissolve in 24 hours, 48 absolute max. . . Don't accept such advice or shellac that results in that situation (doesn't...
  15. CarvedTones

    shellac flakes in Raleigh

    Is Woodcraft the only place in town for flakes? I don't want premix if I can find flakes, but the WC catalog shows a rather high price and they only sell by the pound (a half would be more than plenty). Klingspor doesn't list flakes.
  16. R

    Advice on Spraying Shellac

    I have some pieces I've built out of white pine. My plan is to seal them with orange or garnet shellac to add some color and top coat with WB poly. There are 16 pieces so forget the brush and break out the HYLP. I've never sprayed shellac. Some sources say 1.5 lb. cut is the max. Others say a...
    • rbdoby
    • Thread
    • advice shellac spraying
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Finishing
  17. W

    Deglossing Shellac?

    I'm trying to match finishes on some Red Oak cabinet doors that will be in a room with some 20+ year old RO doors with possibly a Urethane finish,So far,Amber/clear shellac mix over the same color stain is the best match but the finish is alittle glossier.:icon_scra Is there a simple way to...
  18. woodhead

    Shellac rub out method sought HELP!

    Hi All, I posted this on the general board before I saw this finishing one. I have some small boxes that I finished with shellac. I wiped on a lot of 2 lb. coats and got a pretty good surface. But the rubbing out seems so labor intensive. I'm starting with 400g sterated paper then 0000...
  19. woodhead

    Shellac rub out method sought HELP!

    Hi All, I have some small boxes that I finished with shellac. I wiped on a lot of 2 lb. coats and got a pretty good surface. But the rubbing out seems so labor intensive. I'm starting with 400g sterated paper then 0000 steel wool. After this I wax and shine. I don't like waxing with steel...
  20. WoodWrangler

    Spraying Shellac?

    Rookie sprayer question ... can I pump shellac out my HVLP gun? Is this safe? I'm looking to put a sealer coat on a bed I'm working on before topping it with Target Coatings Oxford USL: Clear Semi-Gloss,1 Gal...

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