Nov 26, 2009 · Anyone have any experience with applying wax over a shellac finish? I’ve read that it’s best to take some of the sheen off first with 0000 steel wool, then apply wax and buff. …

Is there any difference between Zinsser’s SealCoat and regular Bulls Eye shellac? Learn the answer on how to seal your project with dewaxed shellac.

Wax occurs naturally in shellac, but removing it increases the clarity, durability, and moisture resistance of the finish as well as allowing other finishes to adhere to it.

Dec 11, 2015 · Hello All, I recently watched PS’s “ Finishing with Shellac ” video. He finished off with National Trust furniture wax. I have Minwax Paste Finishing Wax, would this work as well …

May 26, 2005 · The clear shellac will be on the bottom, the wax will be in the oil layer on top. Remove the tip and gently squeeze out the alcohol layer until the white oil layer just starts to …

Feb 22, 2025 · Shellac is fine for this piece. The look and feel is second to none in my opinion. It offers more than enough protection for a bedroom piece, particularly the de-waxed version, …

Jun 12, 2006 · Highfigh, Shellac is a natural product made from secretions of the lac beetle. The wax is a natural part of the secretions. Yes, it takes extra work to remove wax, hence shellac …

Dec 7, 2021 · Or is the shellac unnecessary? I appreciate shellac is a sealer so given that, does shellac prevent oil finishes from penetrating the wood if applied after the shellac and can the …

Jun 30, 2002 · Am preparing to finish some high-end casework in cherry and debating whether to use all dewaxed fresh shellac or to seal with 1 lb cut and coat with other finishes. […]

May 28, 2019 · In the end I followed Bill’s approach and it worked well. I did not want to remove the shellac, just the paste wax so that I could apply additional coats. So I used mineral spirits …