I have used Zinser Amber Shellac from the Borg with great success.  I was told
it was about a 3 pound cut from the can, and I mix it two parts denatured
alcohol to one part shellac.  I use and  multiple coats.  This is my go to
finish.  I have some ruby flakes that I've been itching to try on walnut, and am
working on and off (in between building rude garage storage shelves for the LSU)
on a walnut base for an 18th century trophy drum table that is a prime
candidate.



When stored in cool dry conditions, how long will flakes last?



And, in a related question, anyone used seedlac on a project?   I've been
following the Colonial Williamsburg Hay Shop build of two reproductions of
Washington's field bed that are finished with seedlac.   In Don Williams recent
historical finishes DVD (Excellent!) he also talks about seedlac.



Here's hoping your workbench is cluttered with an ongoing project,

John



John M. Johnston

"P.S. If you do not receive this, of course it must have been miscarried;
therefore I beg you to write and let me know." - Sir Boyle Roche, M.P.



-----Original Message-----
From: OldTools [mailto:oldtools-
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Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2015 3:33 PM
To: porch
Subject: Re: [OldTools] shellac shocker



I see that Zinsser (the pre-mixed shellac people) is now owned by Rustoleum. I
see their clear and amber shellac in my local hardware store for about $14 a
quart. I think it's a 4-lb cut.