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WHITE SHELLAC (dewaxed) More information
Some extra benefits of White Shellac (dewaxed)
Dewaxed shellac is a versatile natural finish and sealer that woodworkers use because it
bonds to almost any surface and allows other topcoats to stick on top without peeling.
Universal Sealer and Adhesion Primer
- Sticks to anything: Woodworkers apply it over old or unknown existing finishes because new topcoats will bond directly to it.
- Blocks stains and odors: It seals wood knots (especially in pine) and locks in tannins or smells before you paint.
- Prevents raised grain: Wiping a thin coat on raw wood stops water-based paints or clear coats from swelling and roughing up the wood fibers.
- Compatible base coat: Regular shellac contains natural wax that causes polyurethane, lacquer, or water-based finishes to fail. Dewaxed shellac has no wax, making it safe under any finish. Users agree that neither regular nor dewaxed shellac stands up well to heavy water or high-abrasion surfaces like busy kitchen tables. For high use areas, tabletops, etc use Hard Shellac
Wood Finishing and Restoration
- French polishing: Craftsmen use it to build a deep, high-gloss shine on fine furniture.
- Reviving antiques: A thin layer safely restores warmth and depth to old, faded furniture finishes without stripping away the history.
- Fast-drying finish: It dries in minutes, allowing multiple coats in a short time. ]
Non-Wood Uses
- Food glaze: It coats candies (like M&Ms) and fresh citrus fruits to give them a shiny, protective shell.
- Medicine and cosmetics: It acts as a pill coating in pharmaceuticals and an ingredient in hair spray or nail polish.
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