Shellac is a natural resin that's derived from the secretions of the Lac bug--an insect that feeds off trees indigenous to India and Thailand.

Is there any difference between Zinsser’s SealCoat and regular Bulls Eye shellac? Learn the answer on how to seal your project with dewaxed shellac.

Dec 7, 2021 · Or is the shellac unnecessary? I appreciate shellac is a sealer so given that, does shellac prevent oil finishes from penetrating the wood if applied after the shellac and can the …

True, shellac won’t hold up against spilled alcohol. But since dewaxed shellac bonds beautifully with every other finish, you can always follow it up with a wipe-on varnish to protect vulnerable …

Jun 30, 2002 · Am preparing to finish some high-end casework in cherry and debating whether to use all dewaxed fresh shellac or to seal with 1 lb cut and coat with other finishes. […]

Can I still apply grain filler or do I need a coat of dewaxed shellac first? Use a seal coat of shellac before filling the grain.

Aug 28, 2019 · Can the Can (ned) Shellac Creative director Mike Pekovich demonstrates how easy it is to make a batch of shellac from flakes. In short, denatured alcohol is an …

Apr 12, 2025 · Test pieces were dried in AC shop. Could the thicker coating of black contract enough to pull the red layer away from the shellac? Have you seen issues with shellac and …

Jan 25, 2009 · I am applying Zinsser Bullseye amber shellac on a cedar chest. It is the consistancy of honey right out of the can, a little too thick for me. Can I […]

When we have a chance to finish very old mahogany in our shop, it usually needs just a few coats of shellac to look spectacular. Twentieth-century varieties and African substitutes […]