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Shellac Solvent: Shellac is a wonderful finish with a fantastic First, there is no industry regulation Second, is that there is no way of knowing |
In short, denatured alcohol is an Prior to Prohibition here in the United Note: Everclear 190 is not available in all states. |
| ‘Everclear 190’ is a 190 proof Ethanol. Everclear 190 Grain Alcohol is currently banned in 14 states that have ruled 190 Proof Everclear Is Not Legal (2023) include: California – only 151 proof available = 75.5% alcohol & 24.95% water District of Columbia Florida Hawaii Iowa Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Nevada New Hampshire New York North Carolina Ohio Pennsylvania Virginia Washington Everclear, (less than 190 Proof) available in the states above IS NOT Recommend for use as a solvent for shellac. 190 Everclear is a brand name of rectified spirit (also known as grain alcohol and neutral spirit) produced by the American company Luxco (formerly known as the David Sherman Corporation). It is made from grain and is bottled at 60%, 75.5%, 94.5% and 95% alcohol by volume (120,151, 189, and 190 U.S. proof respectively). |
Everclear 190 proof (5% distilled Water) A good Solvent for making Shellac is legal in 36 states. States where ‘Everclear 190’ Is Legal (as of 2023) Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas Colorado Connecticut Delaware Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska New Jersey New Mexico North Dakota Oklahoma Oregon Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming |
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 the finest looking finish for furniture. Shellac was first introduced into Europe about the 16th Century, but the term FRENCH POLISH was not used until about 1820, when the process was developed by a French cabinet maker.
The 4-page PDF — ‘Guide to French Polishing‘
| 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. Lacquer 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. |
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.
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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.
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