Shellac
Shellac: what it looks like, how it goes on, how long it takes and how it wears.
- Type
- film (evaporative)
- Look
- satin to gloss, amber or clear (dewaxed blonde)
- Dry / recoat time
- 30-60 min between coats
- Application
- brush, pad or spray
- Durability
- medium
- Notes
- Fast-drying natural resin dissolved in alcohol. Easy to repair and layer; a dewaxed coat is the usual sealer under other finishes. Marks from water rings and alcohol.
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