Seal Your Project with Dewaxed Shellac - FineWoodworking
Both amber and clear Bulls Eye shellac have a natural waxy substance that interferes with the adhesion of oil-based polyurethane and water-based finishes. To address that problem, …
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 …
Dewaxed shellac - FineWoodworking
May 26, 2005 · Dewaxed shellac is especially useful for two purposes:1) Water based finishes will raise the wood grain, which you can avoid entirely by first sealing the surface the the dewaxed …
Dewaxed shellac vs. non-dewaxed shellac - Sawmill Creek
Jan 8, 2012 · Shellac over itself works fine. Dewaxed shellac over itself works fine. Shellac over dewaxed shellac, and vice versa, works fine. I don't know of any advantages. I don't consider …
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, …
Dewaxed shellac over waxed shellac - FineWoodworking
Jun 2, 2005 · I understand that some finishes will not adhere well to shellac that is not dewaxed. I have a chair finised with non-dewaxed shellac, and I would like to put a more durable finish on …
Finishes compatible over shellac - FineWoodworking
Jun 30, 2002 · The shellac must be thin enough to not fully seal the wood. The same approach with shellac is also used for staining. Paul, I learned the shellac-oil mixture from Paul Rad on …
Waxed/Dewaxed Shellac - why does it matter? - Sawmill Creek
Dec 16, 2008 · I must confess to total ignorance about the waxed/dewaxed thing in shellac. I do understand that it has something to do with the effect on any topcoat used over the shellac. …
dewax shellac - FineWoodworking
May 31, 2006 · 2. If you are really compulsive about getting the wax out, like me, for 99.999+ dewaxed shellac, mix the shellac with mineral spirits or naphtha. Use a plastic squeeze bottle …
Thinning Bullseye Shellac? - FineWoodworking
Jan 25, 2009 · I saw your question and used the answers below and the results were fabulous! Was my first time using shellac at all I have been a lot of woodworking but always use …