Mixing your own shellac solution from dry shellac flakes ensures that you will have a reliable finish that will dry properly and provide an unbeatable appearance.

• Offers incredibly beautiful results on almost any wood
• Highlights wood figure and enhances color
• Dries within minutes and can be recoated within a short period of time.
• Buffable & Rubs out with ease
• Dewaxed shellac is excellent as a sealer and is compatible with virtually any finish schedule
• Easily repaired
• Sprayable, Brushable, Wipeable, French Polish
• Tintable with ColorFX Dyes
• Dissolve (Cut) with Isopropyl 99% or Denatured Ethanol

Mixing and using shellac is easy

• Shellac is mixed with alcohol in a ratio referred to as a "cut". A "2 Pound Cut" of shellac is 2 pounds of shellac flakes dissolved in 1 gallon of alcohol. Adjust the quantities to the volume you require. See our chart for quick reference
• Shellac flakes can be ground up to speed dissolving
• Agitate the shellac solution frequently to speed dissolving
• Warm the shellac solution to speed dissolving (but never near an open flame!!)
• Light shellac solutions (Ultra, Super, Blonde) usually don't require filtering, but it is recommended.
• Dark shellac solutions (Orange, Garnet, etc.) frequently contain debris or undissolvable matter and must be filtered prior to use. Use a medium or fine paint strainer.
• Apply with brush, pad or french polishing technique. We recommend starting with a 2# or 1.5# cut for brushing.
• More alcohol can be added to the shellac solution to adjust "cut" for application technique and requirements. The "cut" is not critical...it's just a starting point.
• Shellac can be sprayed in an explosion proof booth (atomized alcohol is HIGHLY EXPLOSIVE)