New !! MERIT HALF LENGTH Burn-In Sticks
New Item • Half Length BURN-IN STICKS A traditional Shellac Burn-In (hot melt) Stick made from the finest shellacs and resins. Ideal for use on older shellac finishes and for fine antique repairs. Used for chip, dent, and hole repairs on wood, stone, & marble. Accepts any type of topcoat, low heat will not […]
Book – French Polishing, Derek Jones
FRENCH POLISHING Finishing and restoring using traditional techniques “There has been much written on French polishing, never has an offering been so well illustrated — it is complete and well done, you will find it a valuable reference. We recommend this book, if you have any interest in learning about French polishing or improving your […]
• NEW Item SINGLE FILL NATURAL BRISTLE BRUSHES Single Fill Natural Bristle Brushes • These are well crafted Single Thick Shellac, Varnish, & multi-purpose brushes. • 100% premium un-dyed natural hog bristle. • Epoxy set for solvent resistance. • Plated ferrule. • Smooth unfinished Beech wood handle. NOT Recommended for use with waterborne finishing materials. […]
Behlen Formula QUALASOLE – Available NOW
YES ! (back by popular demand).
By special order and production QUALASOLEwill soon be
available sporting the Mohawk and Behlen logos and product numbers
General Finishes finishing materials are recognized by cabinet shops,
the millwork industry, furniture makers, finishers, and refinishing shops as
the finest available for workability, durability, with predictable results time after time.
Made in America for over 60 years.
GENERAL FINISHES Oil Finishes ••• Waterborne Finishes
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 […]
Shellac.net Wood Finish Supply & MERIT Industries Mohawkfinishsupply.com Authorized Mohawk Distributor 2465 Second Street, Napa CA 94559 New Hours Monday – Thursday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Saturdays – by Appointment. 707-299-8016 Please stop by our NEW Showroom when you’re in the Napa area. Location Access: from Hwy 29: take the First Street exit at the […]
Ultra Penetrating NGR DYE – JET BLACK The beautiful deep JET BLACK Dye (Behlen Formula) is back in production and SHIPPING. Available here: in Pints, Quarts, Gallons Ultra® Penetrating NGR (Non Grain Raising) DYE. Excellent fade & UV resistance. Intermix to arrive at custom colors. Reduce color intensity with NGR Reducer, Acetone, or Shellac Solvent […]
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%
FRENCH POLISHING Finishing and restoring using traditional techniques “There has been much written on French polishing, never has an offering been so well illustrated — it is complete and well done, you will find it a valuable reference. We recommend this book, if you have any interest in learning about French polishing or improving your […]
YES ! (back by popular demand).
By special order and production QUALASOLEwill soon be
available sporting the Mohawk and Behlen logos and product numbers
There is no industry regulation regarding what precisely constitutes denatured alcohol.
French Polishing — French Polishing is the name given to the process of coating wood with a solution of shellac dissolved in alcohol, using a “rubber” made of rag and cotton wool instead of with a brush. The alcohol evaporates, leaving the shellac deposited upon the wood. When applied correctly it produces what is possibly […]
SUPER GOLDEN Button Shellac Use Super Golden Button on light-toned woods, or on any wood where a light Rich Golden Amber tone is desired. The lightest tone of the Button Shellacs (seasonal & limited quantities) Comparison of Kusmi #1 Button & Super Golden Note: The photo shows the button color only. Working solution tones will […]
This MOHAWK DVD is designed to teach the most up-to-date wood finishing and repair methods in the industry. Beginners in finish repair and the professional touch-up technician will find this a valuable tool for learning and reviewing the latest in furniture service procedures. “Better than any book for the subjects covered!” “It’s Packed with useful […]