February Shellac SALE
KUSMI Seedlac
Save — $3.93 on 1/2 Pound
Save — $6.65 on One Pound
Save — $31.37 on Five Pounds
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Special Pricing on
Lemon Yellow Shellac
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Shellac SALE
Shellac Flakes
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Feb 012012
KUSMI Seedlac
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Lemon Yellow Shellac
JETHWA Button Shellac
Shellac Flakes, Wood Finishing Tricks
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Jan 092012
JETHWA Button
JETHWA is an early crop button produced from the seed-lac harvested from the Beri tree.
The tone of the Jethwa Shellac button is slightly deeper (with a reddish cast) than the Kusmi #1 (Caramel Amber) Button; and not as deep toned as the rich Reddish Brown
Kusmi #2 Button.
The process of heating the seed-lac to form buttons polymerizes the resin.
Finishes made from button shellacs have better resistance to abrasion
and wear. These tougher button shellacs are ideal for use on floors
and interior architectural trim.
Shellac.net
Shellac Variety Listing
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Antiquax Furniture Wax
Product Data Sheets
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Jan 062012
Wax Care & Protection for wood finishes
BROWN Wax Now available in a 250ml Tin
information & pricing
One of our favored waxes for wood furniture is a classic
Beeswax and Carnauba formula. Antiquax from England,
a traditional ‘Paste Wax Polish’, is an excellent example.
Early furniture finishes, applied by hand or pad, were expensive to complete.
Paste wax was found the best means to maintain finish integrity and provide long-term protection.
The English know that the best protection for wood finishes is a maintained layer of “wax polish” that will absorb abrasions, repel dust and protect against humidity.
A good Furniture wax (applied sparingly) is easy to apply and buffs to a warm glow with ease.
Antiquax Fine Furniture Wax Polish was originally formulated in the early 1900’s, by master woodworker Mr. Elliott of London for protection of his furniture finishes. In 1922 he approached Partridge Fine Arts, an antiques gallery in New Bond Street, London and asked them to sell it for him. The Original Antiquax Paste Wax Polish formula is manufactured today in Manchester, England. Antiquax is used by, museums, fine furniture collectors, estates, and furniture crafters around the globe.
Antiquax Wax should NOT be used on floors.
The formulation, ideal for furniture finish protection,
is too slippery to be safe as a floor wax. For floors, use a Non-Slip Floor Wax.
Waxing Furniture
Product Data Sheets
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Waxing Furniture & Fine Wood Finishes
Apply Sparingly – a little wax goes a long way!
For all wax polishing, wait until all the solvent evaporates prior to buffing.
Paste Waxes differ in composition; some blends require longer times for the solvent, that makes for the ease of wax application, to evaporate.
It is important to apply all paste waxes sparingly, in a THIN EVEN coat.
This will assure even drying and yield an even sheen result when buffing
(a thicker area of wax will dry slower, and those areas will not buff
to as high a sheen).
If you buff too soon, the buffing is just pushing soft (uncured) wax around.
I usually wait on Goddard’s and other similar furniture makers waxes
for an hour & up to 4 hours before buffing.
Use a Soft 100% cotton cloth (free of any seams or stitching) for buffing.
Old worn out 100% cotton t-shirts, linens, diapers and well used and laundered terry cloth will work well.
The softer the buffing cloth, the higher the resulting sheen.
On older pieces of furniture, and other wood surfaces, it is important to clean the item first of any dirt, oils or accumulated grime.
Residual oils, grime and some aerosol care products left on the surface can prevent the wax from drying properly and can lead to a splotchy uneven result.
Maintain and protect the waxed surface with another thin coat of wax as needed.
A good wax layer is the best protection from moisture, dirt and abrasion.
Avoid the use of all maintenance oils & silicone containing aerosols.
Goddard’s Paste Wax
Product Data Sheets
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Dec 222011
Goddard’s Cabinet Maker’s Paste Wax
for fine furniture
The Original Formula – Manufactured in the UK
J. Goddard introduced his cabinetmaker’s wax in 1847
to protect Thomas Chippendale’s furniture.
Goddard’s Fine Cabinet Maker’s Wax enhances and protects fine furniture.
An exceptional wax for furniture care and maintenance.
Contains NO Silicone & will not yellow over time.
” I think Goddard’s paste wax is the best bees/carnauba (blend)
for all general furniture waxing purposes.”
We are pleased to offer the original formula Goddard’s Cabinet Maker’s Wax.
The current production has a slight, pleasant, Lemon Verbena scent.
This rebirth is proof that: The more things change the more they remain the same. —
or, a good testament to, If it ain’t broke don’t fix it!
For the many furniture stores, antique dealers and furniture crafters
that remember the old classic J. Goddard’s paste wax …. This Is It
More Info:Goddard’s Cabinet Maker’s Wax
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Dec 162011
Stringed Instrument Lacquer
In Quarts B611-1406 & Aerosol B104-1406
NOTE: Stringed Instrument Lacquer must be applied over Behlen Vinyl Sealer
to assure its unique film building and special finish characteristics.
See: Can Label Application Instructions & information