This natural resin, called #shellac, is made from melting bugs. | Business Insider Africa

When we made furniture we would flyspeck the pieces with shellac. It flicks drops onto the piece to add a desired look. Shellac is a resin secreted by the female lac bug, on trees in the forests of India and Thailand. It is processed and sold as dry flakes (pictured) and dissolved in ethanol to make liquid shellac, which is used as a brush-on colorant, food glaze and wood finish. . Remember to visit www.amyhowardhome.com to find a local retailer, shop online, or find a hands-on workshop near you