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SEED SHELLAC - SeedLac


SeedLac is the least processed shellac. All other shellac products are made from this raw seedlac resin.
The insect feeds on the sap of the tree and secretes the Lac as a protective shell in which the females lay their eggs. Seedlac is obtained from the branches covered by the Lac resin left by the lac bug, known as sticklac.
Sticklac is crushed to yield the seedlac, then sieved to remove organic materials, washed, and air dried.

See: Shellac Mixing & Usage Notes  Pound Cut Mixing Chart  (Printable version)
See: Questions, Facts & Myths about Shellac for Wood Finishing

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KUSMI SEED-LAC Shellac
KUSMI SEED-LAC Shellac

 

Warm Neutral Light Caramel Golden Yellow Brown, seedlac,
excellent for older antique restorations and repairs.
Shellac Seed is the basic raw material that comes straight from the sticklac.

We supply 'Golden' standard, the finest grade kusmi seed.

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• KSL1  -  Kusmi SEED Lac Shellac - 1 Lb  -  $45.95  -  Quantity   
• KSL8  -  Kusmi SEED Lac Shellac - 1/2 Lb  -  $23.00  -  Quantity   
• KSL4  -  KUSMI SEED Lac Shellac - 1/4 Lb  -  $12.95  -  Quantity   

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Bysakhi DARK SEED-LAC Shellac
DARK SEED SHELLAC

Rich brown, Bysakhi seedlac is excellent
for darker wood finishes for antique restoration
and repair or refinishing.

 

Dark Bysakhi seedlac is a good choice
for Walnut and Brown Mahogany tones.

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• DSL1  -  Bysakhi DARK SEED Lac Shellac - 1 Lb  -  $34.95  -  Quantity   
• DSL8  -  Bysakhi DARK SEED Lac Shellac - 1/2 Lb  -  $17.95  -  Quantity   
• DSL4  -  Bysakhi DARK SEED Lac Shellac - 1/4 Lb  -  $8.95  -  Quantity   

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THAI SEED-LAC Shellac
THAI SEED SHELLAC (aka: Siam Seed-Lac)

 Thai seed 
has rich warm Red Amber tones,
excellent for use on Rosewoods, Mahogany, Cherry, or Redwood.

Intermix with other shellacs to adjust color or impart warm tones.


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• TSL1  -  THAI SEED Lac Shellac - 1 lb  -  $45.99  -  Quantity   
• TSL8  -  THAI SEED Lac Shellac - 1/2 Lb  -  $23.00  -  Quantity   
• TSL4  -  THAI SEED Lac Shellac - 1/4 Lb  -  $12.95  -  Quantity   

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DENATURED ALCOHOL (Behkol) Shellac Reducer • UPS Only •
Click above for more info About Denatured Alcohols:
DENATURED ALCOHOL / Shellac Reducer
Behkol Shellc Reducer

DENATURED ALCOHOL, Mohawk Shellac Reducer (formerly Behlen Behkol),
is formulated specifically to dissolve shellac flakes
and dilute or 'cut' liquid Shellacs.

See the: Shellac Pound Cut Mixing Chart
Denatured Alcohol, Shellac Reducer (formerly labeled Behkol) will make a shellac that has
a little more open
or 'working time', a good solvent choice for mixing your own shellac.
    Also used to dissolve alcohol Aniline Dyes.
5 Gallon pails are Pick-Up, or North Bay Delivery Only.

    Call to place 5 gallon orders & arrange details.
Note: The SAME PRODUCT in 1 & 5 Gallon packaging now carries the Mohawk 'Finishers Edge' label.

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• M650-0056  -  DENATURED ALCOHOL (Behkol) Shellac Reducer - Qt. • UPS Only •  -  $18.95  -  Quantity   
• FE200-015-1  -  DENATURED ALCOHOL (Behkol) Shellac Reducer - Gal. • UPS Only •  -  $44.95  -  Quantity   
• FE200-015-5  -  DENATURED ALCOHOL (Behkol) Shellac Reducer - 5 Gal. • Pick-Up •  -  $162.95  - 

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SHELLAC RETARDER - Qt. • UPS Only •
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SHELLAC RETARDER
- The HOT Weather additive.
Shellac Retarder Slows Shellac Drying, helps to eliminate brush marks,
promotes a smooth surface, and minimizes orange-peel or over-spray when spraying. 
When the shellac is drying too fast due to heat, low humidity, or excessive airflow,
add just enough shellac retarder to enable easy application and flow-out.
Especially helpful in hot dry conditions or when airflow or drafts causes fast drying.
      
  Quart Bottle 
•  NOT for use with Lacquers.

SRQ  -  $12.00  -  Quantity   
Omega LILY VARNISHER'S / SHELLAC BRUSHES
More Info: Click Above
SHELLAC & VARNISHER'S Brushes
A Single Fill brush, Only (1/4 - 5/16 in) thick.
Classic glider design, ideal for Shellac & Varnish.
The Lily brush will yield a thin, uniform application
of shellac or varnish. 
This brush is ideal for
shellac, varnish, 
and faux finishing of woodwork and furniture.
Pictured Sizes 20 - 80 mm  - Note: The 70 mm works in a Quart Can.

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Genuine OMEGA, made in Italy. 

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• VB2  -  Brush, Lily Varnisher's; 20 mm (.79 in.)  -  $17.00 $16.00 - On SALE !  -  Quantity   
• VB3  -  Brush, Lily Varnisher's; 30 mm (1.25 in.)  -  $19.00 $18.00 - On SALE !  -  Quantity   
• VB4  -  Brush, Lily Varnisher's; 40 mm (1.57 in.)  -  $22.00 $21.00 - On SALE !  -  Quantity   
• VB5  -  Brush, Lily Varnisher's; 50 mm (1.97 in.)  -  $28.00 $27.00 - On SALE !  -  Quantity   
• VB7  -  Brush, Lily Varnisher's; 70 mm (2.76 in.)  -  $33.00 $32.00 - On SALE !  -  Quantity   
• VB8  -  Brush, Lily Varnisher's; 80 mm (3.15 in.)  -  $42.00 $41.00 - On SALE !  -  Quantity   
• VB100  -  Brush, Lily Varnisher's; 100 mm (3.94 in.)  -  $49.00 $47.50 - On SALE !  -  Quantity   
• VBSET.3  -  Brush, Lily Varnish, SET of 3 - 1 ea. 30, 50 & 80mm  -  $86.00 $84.50 - On SALE !  -  Quantity   
• VBSET.7  -  Brush, Lily Varnish, SET of all 7  -  $202.50 $197.50 - On SALE !  -  Quantity   

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SINGLE FILL NATURAL BRISTLE BRUSH - Shellac & Varnishes
   • NEW Item
 SINGLE FILL NATURAL BRISTLE BRUSHES

 
                  2 inch brush pictured above

    Single Fill Natural Bristle Brushes
    •  These are well crafted Single Thick Shellac, Varnish, & multi-purpose brushes.
    •  100% premium natural un-dyed, un-bleached, 90% tops, flat trimmed hog bristles.
    •  Bristles are secured in the heads with a 2 part epoxy for solvent resistance.
    •  Plated ferrules.  •  Smooth unfinished Beech wood handles.
     NOT Recommended for use with waterborne finishing materials.
        Made in the USA
     • • • Click on a brush price-line to see the bristle specifications.

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• SFB-1  -  Brush, SINGLE FILL NATURAL BRISTLE - 1 in.  -  $5.60  -  Quantity   
• SFB-1.5  -  Brush, SINGLE FILL NATURAL BRISTLE - 1.5 in.  -  $6.30  -  Quantity   
• SFB-2  -  Brush, SINGLE FILL NATURAL BRISTLE - 2 in.  -  $7.30  -  Quantity   
• SFB-2.5  -  Brush, SINGLE FILL NATURAL BRISTLE - 2.5 in.  -  $7.90  -  Quantity   
• SFB-3  -  Brush, SINGLE FILL NATURAL BRISTLE - 3 in.  -  $8.95  -  Quantity   
• SFB-4  -  Brush, SINGLE FILL NATURAL BRISTLE - 4 in.  -  $15.65  -  Quantity   
• SFB-S3  -  Brush, SINGLE FILL NATURAL BRISTLE - Set 1, 2, 3 in.  -  $21.95 $19.95 - On SALE !  -  Quantity   
• SFB-S3.2  -  Brush, SINGLE FILL NATURAL BRISTLE - Set 1.5, 2.5, 4 in.  -  $29.85 $26.85 - On SALE !  -  Quantity   
• SFB-S6  -  Brush, SINGLE FILL NATURAL BRISTLE - Set of all 6 Sizes  -  $51.70 $46.00 - On SALE !  -  Quantity   

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Paper PAINT STRAINER CONES: MEDIUM & FINE
Medium & Fine Mesh STRAINER CONES
Filter foreign matter or undissolved solid particles found in stains or finish coatings.
Paper Cone 6 in Dia., full flow cloth mesh tip leaves no finish in the strainer.
Seed, Button and Black shellacs benefit by filtering through layers
of medium Cheese Cloth first.
Use Fine Mesh for final straining of shellac, varnish, lacquers,
and most any furniture finish, especially when spraying.
Strain through Medium filter followed by FINE mesh straining for best results.
Medium mesh is 226 microns  • Fine mesh is 190 microns  
One micron is equivalent to one one-thousandth of a millimetre.

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• PSM.20  -  PAINT STRAINERS, MEDIUM Mesh - Pack of 20  -  $6.70  -  Quantity   
• PSM.8  -  PAINT STRAINERS, MEDIUM Mesh - Pack of 8  -  $2.85  -  Quantity   
• PSM-250S  -  PAINT STRAINERS, MEDIUM Mesh - Sleeve of 250  -  $54.95  -  Quantity   
• PSF.20  -  PAINT STRAINER Cones; FINE Mesh - Pack of 20  -  $9.20  -  Quantity   
• PSF.8  -  PAINT STRAINER Cones; FINE Mesh - Pack of 8  -  $3.75  -  Quantity   

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Book, FRENCH POLISHING, Derek Jones
FRENCH POLISHING

Finishing and restoring using traditional techniques.

Derek Jones demystifies the process, demonstrating that
this finish is easier than most people think.
French polishing consists of laying down one thin coat of shellac
over another to produce a tough, high-gloss finish.

• Finishing and restoring using traditional techniques
Well illustrated, over 150 Color Photos, and many highlighted ‘Pro Tips’

• Paperback • 5 7/8 x 8 1/4 • 112 pages -- BACK IN STOCK

BFPDJ  -  $17.95  -  Quantity   

Book, FRENCH POLISHER'S HANDBOOK (1910 Reprint)
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FRENCH POLISHER'S HANDBOOK
- 1910 Reprint 
French Polishers Handbook 1910 Reprint
(1910 Reprint)
104 pages, 5.8 in. x 8.3 in.
This Reprint is spiral bound with a protective cover -
great for in-shop use, lays perfectly flat & folds back on itself.
Pagination and format is an exact facsimile of the original book.

A valuable resource for those working on antiques.
Several historic finishing recipes are included.
The book includes some fascinating 'lost' information and recipes for furniture stains.



FPB  -  $16.95 $15.95 - On SALE ! Quantity   

SEEDLAC is the least processed shellac. All other shellacs are made from this raw seedlac resin. The insect feeds on the sap of the tree and secretes the Lac as a protective shell in which the female lay their eggs.
Seedlac is made from the branches that are covered by the Lac resin left by the lac bug, known as sticklac.
The sticklac is crushed to yield the seedlac.  The Seedlac is sieved to remove organic materials, washed and dried in open air.

BUTTON Shellac has toughness and mar resistance that makes it the preferred shellac for finishing floors, interior woodwork and French polishing musical instruments.

Waxy Shellac: Wax content provides some flexibility & moisture resistance.
'Waxy' shellacs are a good choice when the finish will be shellac only.

Use a DEWAXED Shellac for a universal sealer / primer and as a transitional coating between dissimilar finishes. Use a Dewaxed Shellac when the topcoat, for extra water & alcohol resistance, will be a varnish, lacquer or urethane.


The Story of Shellac
by Zinsser Co., Inc.
In celebration of 155 years manufacturing shellac, Zinsser revised this booklet in 2004,
which was first published in 1913
and reprinted seventeen times throughout the years.

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