Book – French Polishing, Derek Jones
FRENCH POLISHING Finishing and restoring using traditional techniques “There has been much written on French polishing, never has an offering been so well illustrated — it is complete and well done, you will find it a valuable reference. We recommend this book, if you have any interest in learning about French polishing or improving your […]
• NEW Item SINGLE FILL NATURAL BRISTLE BRUSHES Single Fill Natural Bristle Brushes • These are well crafted Single Thick Shellac, Varnish, & multi-purpose brushes. • 100% premium un-dyed natural hog bristle. • Epoxy set for solvent resistance. • Plated ferrule. • Smooth unfinished Beech wood handle. NOT Recommended for use with waterborne finishing materials. […]
SALE – Premier Aerosols & Touch-Up items
Premier Touch-Up Materials on Sale Stock Up for future projects. — Sale Limited to stock on hand Click to: See the Premier On Sale List
Shellac.net Wood Finish Supply – New Location
Shellac.net Wood Finish Supply & MERIT Industries Mohawkfinishsupply.com Authorized Mohawk Distributor 2465 Second Street, Napa CA 94559 New Hours Monday – Thursday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Saturdays – by Appointment. 707-299-8016 Please stop by our NEW Showroom when you’re in the Napa area. Location Access: from Hwy 29: take the First Street exit at the […]
Behlen Formula QUALASOLE – Available NOW
YES ! (back by popular demand).
By special order and production QUALASOLEwill soon be
available sporting the Mohawk and Behlen logos and product numbers
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Shellac.net Wood Finish Supply & MERIT Industries Mohawkfinishsupply.com Authorized Mohawk Distributor 2465 Second Street, Napa CA 94559 New Hours Monday – Thursday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Saturdays – by Appointment. 707-299-8016 Please stop by our NEW Showroom when you’re in the Napa area. Location Access: from Hwy 29: take the First Street exit at the […]
Shellac.net Wood Finish SupplyAn Authorized Mohawk Distributor As of June 1st 2019 the H.Behlen Finishing Products were transitioned to the Mohawk Finishing label. Not every product was included in the transition, in that there are good Mohawk equivalents for those items. Products that have been made using the same formula for years will be co-labeled […]
Ultra Penetrating NGR DYE – JET BLACK The beautiful deep JET BLACK Dye (Behlen Formula) is back in production and SHIPPING. Available here: in Pints, Quarts, Gallons Ultra® Penetrating NGR (Non Grain Raising) DYE. Excellent fade & UV resistance. Intermix to arrive at custom colors. Reduce color intensity with NGR Reducer, Acetone, or Shellac Solvent […]
FRENCH POLISHING Finishing and restoring using traditional techniques “There has been much written on French polishing, never has an offering been so well illustrated — it is complete and well done, you will find it a valuable reference. We recommend this book, if you have any interest in learning about French polishing or improving your […]
Use BONA / MAROON on Mahogany, Cherry, Rosewood,
and similar toned woods.
YES ! (back by popular demand).
By special order and production QUALASOLEwill soon be
available sporting the Mohawk and Behlen logos and product numbers
There is no industry regulation regarding what precisely constitutes denatured alcohol.
French Polishing — French Polishing is the name given to the process of coating wood with a solution of shellac dissolved in alcohol, using a “rubber” made of rag and cotton wool instead of with a brush. The alcohol evaporates, leaving the shellac deposited upon the wood. When applied correctly it produces what is possibly […]
Getting the most from your Lacquer Finishes When & Why To Use Flash-Off™ Control Solvent & Lacquer Blush Retarder Lacquer Retarder helps avoid Blushing caused by Cold Humid Wet Weather Lacquer retarder is used to help eliminate “blushing”, the white foggy look caused by HIGH humidity or rainy and cool/cold weather. This blush sometimes is […]
SUPER GOLDEN Button Shellac Use Super Golden Button on light-toned woods, or on any wood where a light Rich Golden Amber tone is desired. The lightest tone of the Button Shellacs (seasonal & limited quantities) Comparison of Kusmi #1 Button & Super Golden Note: The photo shows the button color only. Working solution tones will […]