Nov 19, 2019 · French polish is a method of applying shellac using a pad instead of a brush to fill the grain and build a thin film on the wood. In this video series, professional finisher John …

If you’ve shied away from shellac because you once tried to brush it straight from the can, or if you’ve been put off by the thought of a French polish, it’s time to give this versatile, fast-drying …

Nov 19, 2019 · The first step in French polishing is filling the open pores of the wood with shellac and pumice. Learn more about filling the pores in this video.

Nov 26, 2019 · Finishing expert and woodworker John Coffey gives an introduction to shellac, discussing the different types, how to mix it, and how to apply it to create a long-lasting, …

Nov 26, 2009 · Anyone have any experience with applying wax over a shellac finish? I’ve read that it’s best to take some of the sheen off first with 0000 steel wool, then apply […]

Aug 5, 2005 · Metaphoric, I've used straight shellac ( both pre-mixed and dissolved my own using flakes) for French polishing as well as Qualasole, but haven't Zinsser's the new product yet. I …

Jun 30, 2002 · Am preparing to finish some high-end casework in cherry and debating whether to use all dewaxed fresh shellac or to seal with 1 lb cut and coat with other finishes. […]

Use fresh flakes The best shellac for French polishing is dewaxed orange, garnet, beige, super blond, or platina flakes. Always use dewaxed shellac when finishing new or restoring old …

May 15, 2023 · However after reading into the French polish technique I’m curious if that would be viable for such a small item, or if leveling and buffing the spray on shellac would be a better …

Shellac starts life as the by-product of a tiny insect, no larger than a poppyseed. By the time it is grown, harvested, and refined, it has evolved into one of woodworking's most beautiful, …