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Returning soon
MERIT REPAIR STICK · RETURNING SOON
Merit Burn-In Sticks
Hand-poured shellac-and-rosin repair sticks, made in small batches in Virginia — the period-correct chemistry that quietly fixes more antique furniture than anything else in the trade. Off the shelf while we move the operation. Leave your email and we’ll write the moment they’re back.
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DEWAXED · LIGHT
Dewaxed Platina Shellac Flake
The palest of the dewaxed grades. For French polishing on pale woods where the finish needs to disappear into what you have spent weeks building.
$69.50 USD/lb · Sizes from $36.45 USD
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CHEMICAL AGING
Quebracho Powdered Tannin
Natural tannin for ageing new wood — letting fresh stock take on the deep, oxidized tone of an antique before the finish goes on. Hard to find.
From $22.80 USD
The Hollow.
Notes on the material, the people who use it, and the work that doesn't scale.
HISTORY
The History of Shellac, Part 1: An Ancient Resin
Where shellac comes from — the ancient resin behind the finish, traced from its origins forward.
REFERENCE
Common Questions About Shellac
The questions finishers ask most when they first reach for traditional shellac — answered plainly.
REFERENCE
Pound Cut Chart
Dry shellac per gallon, quart, and pint at every common cut — the reference to keep at the bench.
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