For shellac finish users, good news: Shellac flakes have become more plentiful. Even those familiar with shellac may not know that it starts out as a crusty protective coating secreted on tree ...

For lacquer finish users, good news: Shellac flakes have become more plentiful. Shellac starts out as a crusty protective coating secreted on tree branches by the tiny lac bug (Laccifer lacca), which ...

Restoration of antique furniture was a large portion of my woodworking business during the mid-1970s and early '80s, and now, as then, shellac has proved almost indispensable for this type of work.

Shellac, a natural resin secreted by the lac insect, has long been valued for its exceptional film-forming capabilities, biodegradability and non-toxic nature. Recent advancements have extended its ...

To enhance and protect the natural beauty of wood, nothing compares with a clear finish. Clear finishes bring out texture and natural grain while sealing the wood against stains, moisture and dirt.

Shellac could be making a comeback. It was shoved aside more than 50 years ago in favor of more durable and synthetic wood finishes. But as more consumers are demanding natural products, they’re ...