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DENATURED ALCOHOL (Behkol) Shellac Reducer • UPS Only •
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DENATURED ALCOHOL Shellac Solvent / 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 & Bay Area Delivery Only.
Call to arrange details.
     
     Note:
The SAME PRODUCT in 1 & 5 Gal. 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 •  -  $47.60  -  Quantity   
FE200-015-5  -  DENATURED ALCOHOL (Behkol) Shellac Reducer - 5 Gal. • Pick-Up •

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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   
HAND MADE SHELLAC, Lemon YELLOW Flake
HAND MADE SHELLAC Lemon YELLOW Flake
 Handmade Shellac Flake
A thicker traditional hand-made flake with
rich Warm Cinnamon Amber Orange tones.

A good choice for restoration of older
classic interior and furniture finishes.
Use to enhance the tones of Mahogany,
Rosewood, Cherry etc.


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HY1  -  HAND MADE, Lemon YELLOW Flake Shellac - 1 Lb  -  $35.95  -  Quantity   
HY8  -  HAND MADE, Lemon YELLOW Flake Shellac - 1/2 Lb  -  $18.95  -  Quantity   
HY4  -  HAND MADE, Lemon YELLOW Flake Shellac - 1/4 Lb  -  $9.85  -  Quantity   
HY5  -  HAND MADE, Lemon YELLOW Flake Shellac - 5 Lb  -  $174.75  -  Quantity   

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GOSSAMER, MMTN SHELLAC (Thin Flake)
GOSSAMER MMTN -- Machine Made Shellac Flake

Medium Yellow color similar in tone
and slightly lighter than the Lemon Yellow/Orange.

MMTN flake is Extremely Thin & dissolves very quickly.


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TN1  -  GOSSAMER, MMTN Shellac (Thin Flake) - 1 Lb  -  $39.65  -  Quantity   
TN8  -  GOSSAMER, MMTN Shellac (Thin Flake) - 1/2 Lb  -  $19.30  -  Quantity   
TN4  -  GOSSAMER, MMTN Shellac (Thin Flake) - 1/4 Lb  -  $10.60  -  Quantity   
TN5  -  GOSSAMER, MMTN Shellac (Thin Flake) - 5 Lb  -  $179.00  -  Quantity   

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LEMON Yellow / Orange Flake SHELLAC
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LEMON YELLOW / ORANGE SHELLAC

Lemon Yellow Shellac

An excellent general purpose waxy shellac flake
of a warm creamy Lemon Yellow Orange color tone.


Note:
the Flake will look darker than the Mixed Liquid

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LF1  -  LEMON Flake; Yellow / Orange Shellac - 1 Lb  -  $36.95  -  Quantity   
LF8  -  LEMON Flake; Yellow / Orange Shellac - 1/2 Lb  -  $20.95  -  Quantity   
LF4  -  LEMON Flake; Yellow / Orange Shellac - 1/4 Lb  -  $11.69  -  Quantity   

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Aerosol, Bulls Eye® SHELLAC 'Clear' • UPS Only •
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Bulls Eye® SHELLAC
'Clear'

Shellac in a spray can is perfect for crafts and small projects.
This finish yields a lustrous glow that won’t darken or yellow with age.

  
   • All-Natural, non-toxic, easy to use

   • Classic finish for wood trim, paneling, and furniture
   • Great protective sealer for crafts and household projects
   • Dries fast - can be recoated in under 45 minutes
   • Does not darken or yellow with age
   • Easy clean up with alcohol or ammonia and water
For Best Results:  Be sure surface is clean, dry and dust free and remove any wax or oils
   with Mohawk M712-1906 WAX WASH (WOOD CLEANER & WAX REMOVER) or mineral spirits.


AZS  -  $24.00 $18.95 - On SALE ! Quantity   
BLACK SHELLAC FLAKE
'BLACK' SHELLAC Flake
Black Shellac

• On Light toned woods, the First coat yields a rich
   medium Cordovan (Bluish-Red) Mahogany.

• A second Coat is Deeper &
   Dark Cordovan toned Black.

• The third coat yields the BLACK with a
   shadowed hint of a DEEP Blackish-Purple tone.



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BSF1  -  BLACK Shellac Flake - 1 Lb  -  $33.95  -  Quantity   
BSF8  -  BLACK Shellac Flake - 1/2 Lb  -  $17.95  -  Quantity   
BSF4  -  BLACK Shellac Flake - 1/4 Lb  -  $9.95  -  Quantity   

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Omega LILY VARNISHER'S / SHELLAC BRUSHES
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SHELLAC & VARNISHER'S Brushes
Natural Bristle Single fill, Only (1/4 - 5/16 in) thick.
Classic glider design, ideal for Shellac & Varnish.
This brush will yield a thin, uniform application
of shellac or varnish. 
The natural bristle 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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VBSET.3  -  Brush, Lily Varnish, Set of 3 - 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   
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   

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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  -  $2.65  -  Quantity   
PSM-250S  -  PAINT STRAINERS, MEDIUM Mesh - Sleve of 250  -  $54.65  -  Quantity   
PSF.20  -  PAINT STRAINER Cones; FINE Mesh - Pack of 20  -  $9.20  -  Quantity   
PSF.8  -  PAINT STRAINER Cones; FINE Mesh - Pack of 8  -  $3.65  -  Quantity   

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FRENCH POLISHER'S HANDBOOK (1910 Reprint)
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FRENCH POLISHER'S HANDBOOK
(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.


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FPB  -  FRENCH POLISHER'S HANDBOOK - Reprint  -  $16.95  -  Quantity   
FPBO  -  FRENCH POLISHER'S Handbook, 1910 - With Product Order  -  $15.95  -  Quantity   

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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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