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.

I'd like to start using shellac to finish the furniture I build. What type of brush is best and how should I care for it? Learn the answer from an expert.

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 two finishes be …

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 surfaces.

Jan 15, 2008 · I just finished a shellac finish on a balustrade I’ve been working on. Where the turnout mates to the newel, I had planned to glue the joint. Unfortunately, I forgot and shellaced the …

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. […]

Shellac starts life as the by-product of a tiny insect, no larger than a poppyseed. By the time it is grown, harvested, and refined, it has evolved into one of woodworking's most beautiful, versatile, and …

Aug 28, 2019 · Shellac is a wonderful finish with a fantastic range of applications and possibilities. It can range from an easy utility finish all the way up to the finest of fine […]

Mar 11, 2008 · My question is: does shellac work well as a primer under latex paint? Also, is there any advantage, either in expense or finish quality, of using shellac under paint as opposed to a …