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Working with Shellac

Need a finish that dries quickly, is forgiving to apply and looks great? Consider shellac. Join woodworker Andrew Strome as he walks you through what shellac is and how to get the best results with it. You might be inspired to give it a try in your own work.

Working with Shellac

Dipping a brush into a jar of shellac

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Shellacs

From: $16.50

80K3302 - Shellac/Lacquer Thinner

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Shellac/Lacquer Thinner

$36.50

Mixing aniline dye with water in the measuring pitcher

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Workshop Measuring Pitcher

$19.90

Applying varnish with a 50mm (2") Oval Varnish Brush

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Oval Varnish Brushes

From: $24.50

53Z3205 - Beeswax Polish, 1.75 oz

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Beeswax Polish

From: $9.95

Applying stain to a strip of wood with an absorbent cotton wipe

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Absorbent Cotton Wipes

$29.90

Using Painter's Pyramid supports to elevate a frame while staining it

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Painter's Pyramid

(Pkg. of 10)

$10.90

Paintbrush soaking in a wash can

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Paintbrush Wash Can

$27.50

A woodworker prepares to sand a piece of molding with Mirlon Total abrasive pads in various grits

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Mirka Mirlon Total Abrasive Pads

$2.15

A person wearing thick nitrile gloves while scraping finish from a wood panel

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Thick Nitrile Gloves

$6.90

80K4906 - Paste Wax, 1 lb

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Blue Label Paste Wax

$46.50