Shellac


SHELLAC

BUTTON SHELLAC

SHELLAC-10

SHELLAC-2

SHELLAC-4
     

Mother of Pearl & Sons is pleased to offer a high standard of shellac. We import our own from a reliable source in Kolkata (formally Calcutta* and we are certain our supplies are of the very best French polishers grade.

High quality brushes made specifically for use with shellac can be found on our Restoration Solutions & Brushes page.

Shellac is used in a variety of industries. Please note our Shellac is woodworkers quality.

Shellac is very simple to use. It is organic, non-toxic and has no odour. It has extraordinary tenacity and coverage. Economical and environmentally friendly, it is the best treatment for all interior woodwork and of course, furniture.

Instructions for use You need
• 1 litre methylated spirits
• 250 grams of Shellac
• A one litre can or jar, resealable

250 grams of Shellac will make up 1 litre of rich lacquer.

Add 250 grams of Shellac to 3/4 of a litre of methylated spirits and stir. It will dissolve in about 2 hours.

Use the balance of the litre of methylated spirits to make up for evaporation and brush cleaning.

Download our PDF brochure on shellac and its uses.

See also Waxes and furniture finishing,
and our Brushes and Metal Treatments page.

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Shellac formed on the branches of trees.
This is created by the lac insects building
their shell homes from the resin extruded
by their host trees.