On Dec 6, 2004, at 1:53 PM, Jonathan Peck wrote:

> GG's
>
> I've purchased my first two pounds of shellac for which I'm told is 
> probably a
> lifetime supply.
>

Big snip

> So's assuming I finish a project, what are some tips to get me started 
> with
> shellac and how do I know which types go best with the color/species 
> of wood
> I'm finishing? I could also use a little help with application and 
> storage.
>

First order of business is to find out if the odor of alcohol is a 
problem for her.  That is the only odor involved with shellac. If she 
doesn't object to that odor, you are all set.

Next order of business is to mix up some shellac.  The archives have 
got to be loaded with that information.

Next, prepare some boards in the species you intend to use and try the 
different types of shellac on them to see what appeals to you. I love a 
thin coat of garnet on dark woods for color before I put any other 
finish on. Your mileage may vary.

Jim Thompson, the old millrat in Riverside, CA