Old World Shellac is a brand of high-quality shellac products that are made using traditional techniques. They offer a wide range of shellac flakes, buttons, and liquid shellac in various finishes.
Old World Shellac was founded in 1994 by Stephen Shepherd.
Shepherd started by selling shellac flakes in small quantities to woodworkers and craftsmen.
Today, Old World Shellac is a well-known brand in the woodworking industry known for its high-quality shellac products.
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Old World Shellac offers a range of shellac flakes in various colors and grades for use in wood finishing and restoration.
Button shellac is a pre-formed shellac puck that is convenient and easy to use. Old World Shellac offers button shellac in various colors and grades.
Old World Shellac offers a range of liquid shellac in various finishes, including blonde, amber, garnet, and super blonde.
Shellac is a resin secreted by the female lac bug native to India and Thailand. It is used in woodworking and as a food glaze.
Shellac can be applied with a brush, pad, or sprayer. It should be diluted with denatured alcohol and applied in thin coats.
Shellac flakes are used to make liquid shellac. You dissolve shellac flakes in denatured alcohol to create liquid shellac. Flakes have a longer shelf life and are more versatile than liquid shellac.
No, shellac is not suitable for outdoor projects. It is not waterproof and will break down when exposed to moisture.
Yes, shellac is safe for use on food-contact surfaces once it has fully cured. However, it is not recommended for use on cutting boards or other high-wear surfaces.