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Wood Finish Supply – Shellac.net – Merit Industries
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Dewaxed Flake – BONA / MAROON Red / Brownish Toned
Use BONA / MAROON on Mahogany, Cherry, Rosewood,
and similar toned woods to enhance the warm tones.
An excellent tone for finishing antiques or to make a
Dewaxed SEALCOAT primer / under-coater or transitional coating between dissimilar finish materials.
Intermix the liquid BONA / Maroon with other liquid shellacs
to adjust color to create a variety of warm rich tones.
(Maroon is sometimes sold as Garnet)
Click To See: Shellac Variety Listing
Shellac’s Great Properties
From The:
Zinsser booklet revised 2004, first published in 1913
and reprinted seventeen times throughout the years.
Shellac has such remarkable properties that if it were just recently discovered, it would be hailed as the miracle finish of the 21st century.
Shellac is an all-natural resin that is harvested regularly
and is, therefore, a renewable resource.
Shellac is dissolved in denatured ethyl alcohol. It has a mild,
antiseptic odor that dissipates quickly as the product dries.
Shellac is user-friendly and virtually goof-proof.
It can be applied with a brush, pad, sprayer or wiping cloth.
Shellac dries to the touch in MINUTES and, in most cases,
can be sanded or recoated in little more than half an hour.
Unlike other finishes, shellac can be applied in cold temperatures
(40° F. and below) without concern over proper drying and curing.
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration has certified shellac
as a protective glaze for candy and pharmaceuticals.
Shellac is UV-resistant and will not yellow
or darken with age, unlike oil-base finishes.
Shellac brings out the rich warmth of wood grain.
Finished surfaces look soft and natural, not plastic-coated.
Shellac is prized by everyone who uses it for its incredible adhesion.
It will stick to just about anything.
Two or more coats of shellac will seal in any kind of odor
in any type of porous surface.
Shellac is one of the world’s most effective stain and knot sealers,
another reason why we use it to make B-I-N® Primer-Sealer.
Unlike other finishes, shellac can be easily touched up if it is scratched or worn; a new coat of shellac melts itself into the existing coat.
Shellac is dissolved by household ammonia as well as alcohol,
making it very easy to clean brushes and other tools.
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Best of all, a shellac finish looks great!
Shellac imparts a clear, hard film with a high gloss
that can be buffed to a glowing, velvety sheen.
Shellac in liquid and aerosol form is still the craftsman’s choice
as a finish for woodwork and as a protective sealer for countless uses.
Shellac.net Wood Finish Supply • MeritIndustries.com
Authorized Mohawk Distributor
Common Shellac Myths
From The:
Zinsser booklet revised 2004, first published in1913 and reprinted seventeen times throughout the years.
Myth:
Shellac is made from bugs or bug droppings.
FACT:
Shellac is a resin secreted by the lac insect
to form a cocoon, much like a silk worm.
It takes about 100,000 lac bugs to make
1 lb. of shellac resin.
Myth:
A shellac finish turns white
when water touches it.
FACT:
Fresh shellac is remarkably water-resistant
and, in most cases, will stay clear after hours
of exposure to water, making it a great finish
for most interior surfaces, including woodwork, trim,
doors, cabinets, paneling, floors (yes, floors!) and furniture.
Myth:
Shellac scratches easily and is very brittle.
FACT:
Shellac is a durable finish that is much less brittle than lacquer and does not scratch as easily. Unlike polyurethane, a damaged shellac finish can be easily touched up or renewed by applying another coat.
Myth:
Shellac turns an ugly dark color as it ages.
FACT:
Shellac is UV-resistant and does not yellow or darken with age. The dark shellac that people see in older homes is a less-refined version of shellac that either was naturally dark or was tinted by contractors when dark wood colors were preferred in the early 20th century.
Myth:
Shellac is incompatible with other finishes.
FACT:
Shellac will adhere tenaciously when applied over almost any other type of finish. When used as a sealer under certain polyurethanes, regular shellac may not be compatible because it contains a small amount of natural wax. To seal wood before applying polyurethane and other finishes, Zinsser developed Bulls Eye® SealCoat™ a shellac-base universal sealer that is 100% wax-free.
Myth:
Shellac is an old-fashioned, outdated finish.
FACT:
Shellac has more modern features and benefits
than any other wood finish in the world.
Shellac.net Wood Finish Supply • MeritIndustries.com
Authorized Mohawk Distributor
#800 Electric BURN-IN KNIFE – 18 watt 120 Volt
The MERIT 800 Knife is a smaller handled,
light weight, professional Burn-In Knife,
excellent for delicate work. This 120 Volt Knife features a 6 foot 2-wire neoprene
power cord and includes a wire support sand.
The mica-insulated nichrome heating element provides steady temperature and long element life
The 18 watts develops an ample temperature of 750°f. Our lighter weight knife is designed with a smaller handle, for ease of control.
The 800 knife is excellent for delicate or small repairs, especially in confined areas. – Our Favorite Electric Knife!
See more information and 800 Burn-In Kits Here
Dewaxed Flake – BEIGE SHELLAC
(Neutral Blonde)
Just Arrived 2/25/2021
to order: Now Shipping — New 2021 Crop
Pale NEUTRAL Blonde,
light pale amber toned beige.