History: Natural Shellac has been used for centuries in India. It is a by-product of the Tarcadia Lacca beetle aka the “Lac Beetle”. This beetle secretes a coating on the tree it inhabits forming a protective hard covering around each branch, thus transforming the branch into a well-fortified shelter where the Lac Beetle can lay its eggs. After the eggs have hatched and have abandoned their shelter, the hard covering is harvested, refined and used as an adhesive and coating for furniture.
Orange flake shellac is the most commonly used. It has a natural amber color.
How to Prepare Shellac:
Get two 1-quart size containers; purchase Denatured Alcohol from any hardware store.
Put shellac flakes in one container 1 ¾ full
Fill container with alcohol until liquid is 1 inch above shellac flakes.
Most shellac will dissolve in 3 to 5 hours (cover container). Will dissolve faster in sun or near radiator
Stir contents a few times during this time period.
Strain shellac with a piece of t-shirt material or cheesecloth into the other empty container.
a. Note: do not throw away what is left in the original container, simply add a little alcohol and it will dissolve
Application
1. Now you have base shellac. Add equal amount by volume of alcohol to strained shellac. Now it is ready to use.
2. With a 3’’ brush apply 4 THIN COATS, wait ½ hour between applications.
3. Start in middle and brush out to edges. This method lessens chances to have drips
4. If you get lint or dust on wet surface, let it dry for an hour, then give area a light sanding with 320 Trimite Freecut sand paper, then apply another coat.
5. When complete wax with Regency Wax. Product found on Products Page
Please e-mail or call for Special Orders of
- Amounts over 5 pounds
- Red Garnet Flake
- Seed Lac Button Flake
- Anglo Blonde Flake
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| Orange Flake -1 pound $18 |
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| Orange Flake - ½ Pound $12 |
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