Lemon Shellac Flakes dewaxed – French Polish

Blonde Shellac flakes possess several desirable properties that make them ideal for various applications. They are high-quality and light-coloured, ensuring optimal clarity and gloss in finishes. These shellac flakes are loved by thousands of Australian polishers.  

The benefits of shellac flakes:

• Natural and Non-Toxic: Shellac flakes are derived from natural sources, making them safe for use on food surfaces, musical instruments, and other sensitive applications.
• Durable High-Gloss Finish: Shellac flakes provide a hard, glossy finish that resists wear and tear, ideal for fine furniture, woodwork, and musical instruments.
• Customisation of Colour: Shellac flakes can be coloured or tinted to achieve specific shades and hues, allowing for flexibility in design and restoration.
• Easy to Mix and Apply: Shellac flakes dissolve easily in alcohol, making them simple to mix and apply using various techniques, from French polishing to brushing.
• Biodegradable: Shellac flakes are environmentally friendly, breaking down naturally without harming the environment.
• Low VOC (Volatile Organic Compound): Shellac flakes emit minimal VOCs, reducing indoor air pollution and making them suitable for use in enclosed spaces.
• Food-Safe: Shellac flakes meet FDA standards for use in food packaging and processing, ensuring safety for confectionery, pharmaceutical, and other food-related applications.
• Restorable: Shellac finishes can be easily restored or repaired, extending the lifespan of wood surfaces and reducing maintenance.
• Aesthetically Pleasing: Shellac flakes produce a rich, warm glow that enhances the natural beauty of wood, making them popular for fine furniture and instrument making.
• Cost-Effective: Shellac flakes offer a cost-effective alternative to synthetic finishes, providing excellent value for high-quality results.

We always recommend dissolving the Shellac flakes in 100% Denatured Absolute Alcohol (IMS100 or DAA) Denatured Absolute Alcohol is also a must have material for fast and easy French polishing due to its minimal water content. Cheap alternatives such as store-bought Methylated Spirits can cause multiple complications. Read more about this HERE.

Application

With 3 different application methods, you can do it your way! You can use a brush, polishing rubber (fad) or spray gun to apply the shellac. Each method offers unique advantages, and the best method is often debatable, we recommend a French Polishing Mop Brush for easy application.

Dissolve the flake in Denatured Absolute Alcohol with a ratio of 1:4 (250 grams of flakes to 1 litre of DAA – 1kg of flakes to 4 litres of DAA etc.) Once the flakes have dissolved, you can get started.