Thanks Guy, you answered my question on the Woodshop Life Podcast yesterday. This is very helpful. Buying my flakes now.

A clean, organized w/s. Brilliant!

I think a lot woodworkers out there would like to see your method of application. I know I sure would! Thanks for this video, Guy!

I'm always up for watching different guys technique...So, sure, I'd enjoy seeing your application of shellac. Thanks.

yes, I will plan to try this in the future. Thanks for sharing Guy!

Great video Guy. I like these types of videos. Explained everything someone needs to know in only a few minutes.

Yes, I'd love to see a video on the application of shellac.

Great, simple, clear, and helpful presentation!

Thank you very much! I've acquired a vintage sewing machine, and the table needs some love. I've only ever worked with poly, but I really want to go more authentic for this piece and didn't know where to start.

Brilliant. Thanks for sharing this, Guy. I’d much rather mix my own than buy it, so I know what I’m getting then.

I like your way of simple doing this simple stuffs.Am a pyrotehnician and shellac is one my favorites binders

Always interested in finishing techniques and I would be especially like to see your. Thank for all the great tips.

Thank you...I needed to learn this!!............Cheers, Jim

Excellent demo. I can see a little shellac goes a long way. Thanks.

I have been wanting to do this for some time now. I think once my varnish runs out i may switch to shellac almost exclusively. It is easier to obtain and easy to repair. Thanks, Guy!

You're a natural teacher, Guy

interesting video guy! as always i learned something new.thanks for sharing your process.

Yep, a video on applying the shellac would be great. especially how to deal with inside corners and little dried drips and runs.

Great demonstration Guy. Im not a big user of shelac but i would like to give it a try in the future. Thanks for the video.

Thanks for sharing,Guy!!

Great video! Straight and to the point. I'd also like to see a video on the application process please. Thanks.

Thank you very much very well explained 👍

Your videos are very helpful. Thank you.

Good instructions. Would like to see a vid on applying shellac

Thanks for sharing. Very useful!

That's a much appreciated lesson there, Jon, and yes I would like to see your application method. I have sort of a love hate relationship with the stuff.

Nice. I use shellac quite a bit as a sanding sealer and as part of a friction polish mix with woodturning. I think i should try it as a finish too.

Thanks Guy, very good demo demystifying spirit varnish. I brush SealCoat on nearly everything and have few problems, but mostly use shellac as a finish on shop cabinets etc. I'd be interested in seeing your application approach, especially spraying using HVLP as I spray lacquer.

Yes, would like to see how approach the applying of shellac!

Great info Guy. Your wiping or spraying technic would be awesome to see.

Good explanation, thanks for sharing

+GuysWoodshop Thanks for this! A video on applying Shellac would be good, also showing the various finishes depending on the cut you use, and maybe and example of each of the three types you showed so we can see the difference. The blonde shellac is of the most interest to me. Thanks

Very informative video Guy.

Outstanding explanation. Any recommendations for a finish on soft maple furniture for children?

"Yes" to applying. I usually have issues. Thanks for the demo. JimE

Thank you for the information and I think a video on your application would be very helpful

Great info. I'd be really interested in a video on how to apply it too.

Great instructional video. I would love to see you do an application tutorial as well. I didn't have great luck the first time I tried using shellac, but I see that I obviously didn't stir it properly/enough.

Gotta see your application method. I'm always interested in finishing techniques.

guy i would love to see a video on appling shelac

Thanks for the video Guy! Really helpful info! I'd like to see a video of the application process please!

Thanks for the video! Instead of denatured alcohol can I use methyl hydrate? Is there really a difference?

Great video! I'm planning on refinishing the hardwood floors in our 59' rancher with shellac so finding your video was perfect timing. I'm very interested in seeing your application method. Going to check out shellac.net now, thanks.

Great video

@GuysWoodShop that shellac website is like the holy grail thank you so much for that recommendation! Where is the mixing guide located?

A few days ago a friend tells me about this... Thanks as always, Guy! :D

Hello mate. Can you reuse the gloopy bits or is it best to through them away. Thanks for all your tips. Max

Guy, you do a great job with all of your videos. One question please- what are the advantages of making the shellac from flakes compared to using the ready-made products? Many thanks.

Nice to the point and well demonstrated video! Do you like using shellac because of its resulting hardness? As a young man I remember all the old men using these flakes to make Shelac! Now that I'm one of the old men, maybe I should revisit using it (and of course mixing the flakes). With a very small electric motor (used in toys) I may rig up a little cantilever see saw type tray to keep it mixing. Perhaps you might try building one since you use shellac so often.

Very well done video Guy

I'd like to see it applied. I would also like to see the different colors on differing woods...oak, walnut, and cherry specifically.

Hello! Nice work. Did you you dewaxed shellac? why?

Can I use mineral spirits instead? I'm going to use on paper for oil painting and drawing. If so, does the ratio differ. Thank you.

Thanks for the info Guy, been meaning to give this a try. Something I wanted to ask was when mixing shellac in small quantities, what sort of coverage do you get? Also if you out are in the middle of applying the finish and have to make up a new batch, is there any colour variation or does it blend well into itself?

A moment of silence for the noble and brave lac beetle and the sacrifices of their lives that were made to harvest this product... :’(

Thanks

Thanks Guy. Can Shellac be combined with varnish for finishing?

Good info, I have been thinking about doing this for the rocking chair what you think?

Hi.... nice video thanks for the simple but educative video. I am from india and we use grams and liters. can you say the hellac measurements in grams (weight) and alcohol measurements in liters please. thanks in advance.

Guy, you need a good exhaust fan, with an explosion proof motor.

I don't think shellac really goes bad, as long as you keep a cover over it so it doesn't get full of dust. I had a batch of it dry out completely with a paintbrush in it. I just poured more denatured alcohol in it put the lid back on it and in a couple days it had redissolved and I tried it out and it worked good as new even the brush was good.

"..or the termperament to do that." Me too, guy.

for the moment I can't find alcohol. Can I use Methanol?

Hi there Stepan from Australia here i have a cedar chest of drawers, antique i am trying to restore it, we have had to buy gargoyles for front pillars. The original candy twist columns who knows? Have had to stain these with a cedar stain, along with the original feet, one side of cabinet had been half painted, cleaned all that. The gargoyles are quite intricately carved so i cant apply with a pad, the only way is a brush? We want a semi gloss finish as it will go with our other furniture Any idea's?

What to use when denatured alcohol is banned? Thanks.

did you ever make shellac sticks?

I would appreciate your help on the following problem. I used some old flakes and tried to dissolve them in alcohol to make a 1lb cut shellac. The result was not so good as it had a gummy residue. I tried three different types of alcohol, 93% with a bluish color in it (used for burners), 96% pure ethyl alcohol( denatured), 99% isopropyl alcohol but the result was the same for all. I also tried grinding the flakes beforehand and the gummy solution afterwards but I never got a crystal clear solution. I had to pass it through a sieve ending up throwing a lot of the residue. Is it because the flakes are old or any problem with the alcohol? Do the flakes expire?

Could you add alcohol to the gooped up shellac, if it's been a few months?

Hi there, thanks great vid, i followed your exact methods, but for some reason my mixture came out very merky (milky), . i used 99% denatured alcohol, even when i use Spirits it come merky.I ran another test with the same measurements but this time i used 70% alcohol hand sanitizer "With this mix the shellac looked exactly the way it should, transparent orange shellac. I mixed it last night and the flakes were laying at the bottom, woke up this morning and it was all dissolved. Help LOL. UPDATE: i started shaking it alot and it seems to be clearing up!!

Hi,how to make shellac centre buff.kindly help.

Shellac application video please!

Do you know if it is cheaper to make shellac from flakes than buying a can from Lowes or Home Depot ?

Is this the same shellac added to lampblack to make India ink?

What is the price of the shelac flakes because the shelac i see in internet is very expensive!

A link to purchase pls

Hello! Can I use a isopropyl alcohol? Thanks.

How to make it thicker? If you wanted

How about French Polish?

I see you have ounces in weight and ounces in volume.