Special Golden Kusmi Button Shellac • NEW 2026

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Jan 152026
 

Special Golden Kusmi Button Shellac
        ••• New Shellac Variety for 2026 •••
The Special Golden Button is:
a shade Darker than the  Super Golden Button,
&
a shade Lighter than the Kusmi #1 Button 
Use on woods where a Golden Amber toned finish is desired.

About
Button LAC:
The heat during button processing polymerizes the Shellac resin,

resulting in a tough abrasion & moisture resistant finishing material.
Button shellacs are preferred for finishing floors, and interior woodwork,
by many French polishers, and for guitars and other stringed instruments.

See Price listing: Button Shellacs

Retirement Announcement, Shellac.net  for Sale

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Dec 132025
 


Shellac.net  for Sale

Retirement Announcement
After 45 years of enjoyable service, we are announcing our retirement.
Throughout these years, we have taken pride in offering personalized
customer service and providing our valued clients with a selection of
twenty one varieties of shellac and companion products.
It is our desire to find a buyer with a passion for woodwork and finishing to take advantage
of our years of development and to continue our dedication to select quality product
and timely in-person service.

Business Opportunity
Shellac.net  Business for Sale
Shellac.net is now available for purchase, presenting a distinctive opportunity to acquire a
well-respected established business. Over the years, Shellac.net has built and maintained strong relationships with customers, and provides private label packaging for wholesale accounts. These partnerships have contributed to the company’s reputation and ongoing success in direct mail order sales and wholesale distribution.

Included in the Sale
The sale of Shellac.net includes several valuable assets
to ensure a smooth transition and continued business operations.

Shellac.net Website and URL:
Full ownership of the Shellac.net website, its associated URL and shopping cart will be
transferred, granting the new owner immediate online presence and established brand recognition.

Current Lac Inventory:
All existing inventory of lac is included, ensuring that
operations can continue seamlessly from the outset.

Comprehensive Documentation:
Detailed documentation covering product specifications and usage guidelines will be provided.
This ensures the new owner has clear instructions and reference materials
to support both product knowledge and customer inquiries, facilitating a smooth transition.

Supplier Contacts and Customer Lists:
Established supplier contacts and customer lists will be transferred as part of the sale.
These resources support ongoing business growth and help maintain strong client relationships.

Packaging and Shipping:
The business sale includes established packaging and
shipping methods, along with the necessary materials and equipment.
These processes have been refined to ensure products are delivered efficiently
and securely to customers, maintaining the quality and integrity of all items throughout transit.

Technical Support:
As part of the transition, the buyer will receive one year of technical support assistance for themselves and their customers. This support is designed to help with any questions or concerns regarding product, ensuring ongoing satisfaction and confidence in the products and services provided.

  (Selling price subject to specific equipment, supply arrangements
       and inventory stock level at time of transfer to the new owner.)

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For details, Contact:
Ron Ashby 707-391-4042

PLEASE, Phone Calls Only

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Dewaxed PLATINA (Platinum) Blonde Shellac

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Dec 102025
 

Dewaxed PLATINA Shellac
SUPER PALE, Extra Light Toned Platina Shellac,
PALE Transparent.
Dewaxed  PLATINA (Platinum) Blonde,
an excellent shellac choice to impart the least amount of tone
to woods such as Maple and Spruce.

Shelf Life & Storage of Dewaxed Flake:
One Year +, Cool, Dark, Sealed from moisture.

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To Order PLATINA


Jul 132025
 

Getting the most from your Lacquer Finishes
When & Why To Use
Flash-Off™ Control Solvent & Lacquer Blush Retarder

Lacquer Retarder helps avoid Blushing  caused by Cold Humid Wet Weather
Lacquer retarder is used to help eliminate “blushing”, the white foggy look caused by HIGH humidity or rainy and cool/cold weather. This blush sometimes is only observed in areas where the build of the coating is thicker such as bull-nosed edges.
Blush retarder keeps the finish wet longer allowing the trapped moisture to escape the coating. Another advantage is an even flow of the lacquer.
To Eliminate
Orange
Peel & Over-Spray,

Use Flash-Off Control Solvent

  The Hot Weather Additive.
Generally,
Blush Retarder Is Overused.
In cases of orange peel or overspray,
Flash-Off Control Solvent is the best choice to solve the problem.Flash-Off Control is used to improve the flow of lacquers and lacquer sealers without slowing the overall drying time.
The addition of a few ounces of Flash-Off Solvent per gallon of lacquer will solve orange peel and overspray roughness.
Flash-Off Control Solvent will improve flow and yield overall film smoothness. 
Flash-Off Control Solvent Use:
Add 3 to 5 ounces, Flash-OFF per gallon, to Mohawk air dry nitrocellulose, pre-catalyzed and post-catalyzed lacquer coatings. More Flash-Off may be added, up to10% by volume if needed, but that will increase dry time.
DO NOT add Flash Off Control to water base lacquers or conversion varnishes.
(NOT for use with Shellac)

About Lacquer Thinners
:

Avoid Overuse of Lacquer Thinner
Most lacquers come ready to spray. This includes Pre & Post Catalyzed, Air Dry, Instrument & Piano lacquers. If the spray gun is set properly, add Lacquer Thinner only as absolutely necessary to achieve a proper spray pattern. Adding more thinner does not help the flow-out or drying time.

Control lacquer flow-out with Flash-Off Control Solvent. If blushing is the problem, use a small percentage of blush retarder.

L
acquer solids generally are somewhere between 20% – 25% solids and formulated to be, Air Quality VOC’s (volatile organic compounds / smog pre-cursers), compliant as labeled. Adding thinner will result in a non-compliant coating. Excess thinner or reducer results in a thinner coat of finish,
thus requiring additional coats to achieve the required appearance and enough thickness to provide a protective coating.