Wood finishing with shellac

Germán explains what shellac is, its uses and how to apply it.

Suggested MIX:
7g shellac to 50ml ethanol

Suggested DRYING TIMES AND SANDING:
1. Surface prepared to receive the finish (watch previous video here).
2. First set of 3 coats, wait 30 minutes to dry, sand to 400 grit.
3. Second set of 3 coats, wait 4 hours, sand to 400 grit.
4. Third set of 3 coats for a glossier finish, wait till next day, burnish with worn mesh.


MATERIALS:
Astra shellac
https://www.dictum.com/en/resins-dbi/...

Ethanol
https://www.dictum.com/en/synthetic-f...

Cotton cloth
https://www.dictum.com/en/brushes-acc...

Hair brush
https://www.dictum.com/en/brushes-acc...

MIRKA ABRANET ABRASIVE MESH
https://www.dictum.com/en/power-tools...

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BIBLIOGRAPHY
J. Krenov: The Fine Art of Cabinetmaking
https://www.abebooks.com/first-editio...

D. Charlesworth's Furniture Making Techniques: A Guide to Handtools and Methods
https://www.abebooks.com/David-Charle...

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SUMMER INTENSIVE COURSES:
https://germanperaire.com/en/teaching...

ONLINE WOODWORKING SCHOOL:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/--...

GERMÁN’S FURNITURE:
www.germanperaire.com


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