Shellac

Drip-Free Shellac

AW143, Finishing, Shellac, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Woodworking Posts / Enthusiast

Avoid shellac drips, sags and runs by making sure your brush is properly loaded. After dipping your brush in the shellac and drawing it across the edge of the can, lightly dab it on a lint-free absorbent cloth. The cloth …
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Shellac: A Challenging Finish

April 2011 #189, Finishing, Finishing Problems, Finishing Techniques, Flexner on Finishing, Shellac, Woodworking Posts / Enthusiast

This traditional finish can be tricky to apply. If you have read much in the woodworking press, you’ve surely encountered many articles, including mine, in which the writer uses and recommends shellac as a finish. This may persuade you …
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Wood Finishes for Students: Shellac

Finishing, Shellac, Woodworking Posts, Woodworking With Kids / Enthusiast

As I mentioned in the last article, I’ve experimented with a wide variety of finishes over the years as an educator and woodworker. This has helped me figure out what kinds of finish are ideal for working with kids. …
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