Applying Shellac to Wood

Paul shows his process for applying a shellac finish to small projects. He uses a first cut coat which raises tooth in the surface and works progressively around the project from the wet edge whenever possible. Next, he sands out this first coat before applying consecutive coats. For a beginner friendly guide on finishes, see our sister site ...

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