50g Blonde Shellac Flakes

Dewaxed and ready for use.

Blonde Dewaxed Shellac Flakes produce a stunning golden brown French Polish that is perfectly suited for antique restoration and custom furniture production. The finish dries quickly and has a luxurious feel.

French polishing - padding thin layers of shellac — is also the most traditional and widely acceptable finish for classical guitars and other musical instruments. French polished shellac finishes are thin and flexible, and are arguably the best finish for enhancing the tone of fine guitars. This finish is less protective or durable when compared to lacquers and synthetic finishes but its perceived better tone, natural tint and ease of repair outweigh this aspect.

French polishing involves the use of a dilute solution of shellac and pure alcohol (50g Shellac per 250g Alcohol), that is applied in thin layers by hand with a specially prepared pad, cotton cloth or brush. There are small variations to the process and materials used that are widely accepted, so each instrument maker works to find the technique/process that yields the best results.

Mixing Instructions:

Add 50g of shellac flakes per 250g (or 320ml) of Ethanol Alcohol (NOT methylated spirits or thinners) and allow the shellac flakes to soak for a minimum of 24 hours or until all the shellac flakes have dissolved. Crushing the flakes before soaking can speed up this process. More shellac flakes or Ethanol may be added to adjust the strength according to your preference.

Store in a cool dark place. Mix only enough solution that will be used up within a year.