Shellac is a versatile, non-toxic wood finish that enhances the natural grain. Here's how to shellac wood to give your projects a beautiful appearance.

To apply the six to 20 coats of shellac, you must first make a "fad" that is the main part of the "rubber." The fad is a cotton or gauze wad and its purpose is to hold the load of shellac and ...

If any finish comes off or if the finish feels soft or gooey, you’re dealing with shellac. If there is no change, apply a little lacquer thinner to another area.

Shellac is plastic’s natural precursor, with an astonishing array of uses, from strengthening ballerinas’ pointe shoes to glazing fruit as well as being a protective coating for wood. It comes in ...

A French polish finish is an ideal choice for natural cherry woodwork. It will not hold up to harsh abuse like several coats of gloss urethane will, but a fine French polish finish will handle ...