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  1. Jimsky

    Shellac - What, When, and Why?

    Before the advent of modern spray-on one-coat varnish, hand-padded shellac-based finishes were used to create a flawless, aqueous gloss. As you can guess, today's discussion about wood finishes is designated to Shellac, which is the most underrated of all finishes. Shellac (/ʃəˈlæk/) is a resin...
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