First time shellac...

[JoeS]

Hello all,

I have had some shellac flakes sitting staring at me for some time and want to mix some of them tomorrow for a first attempt at a shellac finish on a cabinet.

Can anyone recommend what the correct weight in g to ml of methylated spirit is ? I can't seem to understand this 1/4lb cut and 1/2lb cut and all the mad american imperial measurements (sorry I was born in the early 90's).

Can anyone advise?

 

[johnnyb]

1/2 lb cut is 61g/litre

 

[Katomi woodsmith]

Allow at least 24 hours for the mix to complete
I did a 50 50% mix and after 12 hours it looked like my custard... lumpy
So I mixed it with a wood fork and left it
After 24 hours it was fully mixed...eg a liquid not lumps and flakes
Mine was a bit thick but like you it was my first attempt and it was good for the planned task.... filling end grain on bowl I used methylated sprits to mix with the flakes
If doing more than one coat wait until really dry and hard, light sand I used 400 grit then re coat
Repeat as meany times as needed, though item will go darker with each coat
Hope this helps

 

[Katomi woodsmith]

I found this site never used it so can’t say how good /bad
https://www.finewoodworking.com/project-guides/finishing/mixing-shellac