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How shellac gives wood that flawless, professional shine

Shellac has stood the test of time as one of the most beautiful and forgiving wood finishes ever created. Derived from ...
It's possible you've been asked if you want Shellac nails the last few times you were at the nail salon. And maybe you politely declined, not because you weren't interested — you just simply weren't ...
Shellac has been a critical material ever since the war cut supplies from India, virtually its sole producer. Shellac has unique properties as a protective finish, and none of its many substitutes has ...
For lacquer finish users, good news: Shellac flakes have become more plentiful. Shellac starts out as a crusty protective coating secreted on tree branches by the tiny lac bug (Laccifer lacca), which ...