Description
- Genuine de-waxed flakes
- Amber color
- Makes a beautiful finish for wood. cork. plaster. metal
- Refined in Germany
- Easily dissolves in alcohol
- 1/2 lb bag (227 g)
- Product Description
- Specs
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These Amber Shellac flakes. once dissolved in alcohol. will make a beautiful finish for woods. cork. plaster. metals. They are refined for a clear finish. Great for French Polishing. BTC product. For best results use mixed shellac within 3 months.
About Shellac
Shellac is a natural resin made by the Lac bug that makes a traditional finish for wood fine furniture. It’s attractive quick-drying. may be used as a sealant or used as a primer for other finishes. It can block odors seal in stains while at the same time providing a surface that most paints finishes can stick to easily.
Preparation
• Shellac finish is prepared by dissolving flakes in alcohol. A typical ratio for brushing is 2 lb. of flakes for every gallon of alcohol. is called a “two-pound cut”.
• To prepare. combine alcohol flakes in a glass jar let soak for 3 to 6 hours. agitating occasionally. For faster dissolve times. agitate more frequently. Mix shellac on an as-needed basis because dissolved shellac has a shelf life of no more than 6 months. For un-used flakes. store in a airtight container such as a mason jar keep in a dry cool environment.
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Product Color Net Weight Model # Dewaxed Amber Shellac Tiger Flakes – 1/2 lb Bag Amber 1/2 lb / 227 g MS-TF.A1/2 For California Residents:
WARNING: Cancer Reproductive Harm – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
WARNING: Drilling. sawing. sanding or machining wood products can expose you to wood dust. a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/wood
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