True, shellac won’t hold up against spilled alcohol. But since dewaxed shellac bonds beautifully with every other finish, you can always follow it up with a wipe-on varnish to protect vulnerable surfaces.

Shellac is a natural resin that's derived from the secretions of the Lac bug--an insect that feeds off trees indigenous to India and Thailand.

Is there any difference between Zinsser’s SealCoat and regular Bulls Eye shellac? Learn the answer on how to seal your project with dewaxed shellac.

Jan 25, 2009 · I am applying Zinsser Bullseye amber shellac on a cedar chest. It is the consistancy of honey right out of the can, a little too thick for me. Can I […]

Jun 30, 2002 · Am preparing to finish some high-end casework in cherry and debating whether to use all dewaxed fresh shellac or to seal with 1 lb cut and coat with other finishes. […]

Aug 28, 2019 · Can the Can (ned) Shellac Creative director Mike Pekovich demonstrates how easy it is to make a batch of shellac from flakes. In short, denatured alcohol is an unpredictable, dangerous, …

Sep 12, 2009 · Has anyone had experience using an oil-varnish finish over a shellac coat. I’ve recently tried it out and find it gives a very smooth finish. But I’m wondering about it’s […]

Q: I used waxy shellac by mistake to washcoat my mahogany tabletop. Can I still apply grain filler or do I need a coat of dewaxed shellac first? Rick Wells, Marysville, MI A: You haven’t made a mistake. You …

Apr 2, 2003 · Shellac is a very nice finish, but I don't use it as a final finish on table-tops, for several reasons: the aforementioned susceptibility to water-staining and because of possible damage from …

Dec 7, 2021 · Or is the shellac unnecessary? I appreciate shellac is a sealer so given that, does shellac prevent oil finishes from penetrating the wood if applied after the shellac and can the two finishes be …