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BUTTON LAC · KUSMI
Kusmi #1 Button Lac
The historically authentic form of shellac. Wax-containing, cottage-produced, period-correct for French polishing and conservation work. Top-grade selection from the season's refining.
$67.80 USD/lb · Sizes from $19.45 USD
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DEWAXED · LIGHT
Dewaxed Platina Shellac Flake
The palest of the dewaxed grades. For French polishing on pale woods where the finish needs to disappear into what you have spent weeks building.
$69.50 USD/lb · Sizes from $36.45 USD
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CHEMICAL AGING
Quebracho Powdered Tannin
Natural tannin for ageing new wood — letting fresh stock take on the deep, oxidized tone of an antique before the finish goes on. Hard to find.
From $22.80 USD
The Hollow.
Notes on the material, the people who use it, and the work that doesn't scale.
HISTORY
The History of Shellac, Part 1: An Ancient Resin
Where shellac comes from — the ancient resin behind the finish, traced from its origins forward.
REFERENCE
Common Questions About Shellac
The questions finishers ask most when they first reach for traditional shellac — answered plainly.
REFERENCE
Pound Cut Chart
Dry shellac per gallon, quart, and pint at every common cut — the reference to keep at the bench.
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