SHELLAC: Your Shortcut to a Brilliant Wood Finish - Everything you need to know

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Welcome to Shellac Unlocked: Your Shortcut to a Brilliant Wood Finish! In this video, I’ll show you how to quickly mix, apply, and polish shellac for a stunning, professional-looking finish on any woodworking project. Whether you’re a seasoned woodworker or just getting started, you’ll learn time-saving tips to achieve a smooth, glossy result—and we’ll cover the common pitfalls to avoid. Let’s get started!

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Shellac measuring chart for 20% solution

Metric Chart (Shellac in grams, Alcohol in milliliters)
Ratio: 1 g shellac flakes → 4 g alcohol (which is roughly 5 ml of alcohol)
Shellac (g) Approx. Alcohol (ml)
10 g 50 ml
15 g 75 ml
20 g 100 ml
25 g 125 ml
30 g 150 ml
40 g 200 ml
50 g 250 ml

Imperial Chart (Shellac in ounces, Alcohol in fluid ounces)
Shellac (oz) Alcohol (by weight, oz)
0.5 oz 2 fl oz
1.0 oz 4 fl oz
1.5 oz 6 fl oz
2.0 oz 8 fl oz
3.0 oz 12 fl oz
4.0 oz 16 fl oz
5.0 oz 20 fl oz
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