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You know how when mixing fresh shellac you always end up with either a clump or a few pieces that won't dissolve? Here's a really simple solution. ​ ​This week's #TipTuesday comes from Brock Poling (@luthiersworkbench on IG). ​ ​We're going to make a 2# cut side-by-side, the traditional way and a faster way. The traditional way takes about 12 hours to dissolve, the faster way takes about 20-30 minutes. ​ ​Ingredients: ​​1 oz. of fresh shellac flakes (in this case super blond flakes) ​1 oz. denat

Here's a quick video on applying shellac. We use it before applying a sealer like epoxy or Waterlox. We highly recommend shellac for a base. It Is great for sealing the pores of the wood This helps you use less of your finish. We also recommend using a de-waxed shellac if you are gonna use shellac as a sealer. | Knock on Wood Custom