Intermediate French Polishing Kit

Everything You Need to Create a Traditional Hand-Rubbed Shellac Finish

Whether you're restoring an antique, refinishing a cherished family heirloom, or learning the timeless art of French polishing, this carefully assembled kit contains everything you need to get started.

Unlike many kits that simply bundle a few products together, the Restorers' Choice Intermediate French Polishing Kit has been designed using traditional materials and techniques used by professional furniture restorers. Every component has been selected to work together, allowing you to produce the rich depth, warmth and clarity that only a genuine shellac finish can provide.

With fresh shellac flakes, premium cotton wadding, high-quality denatured alcohol, mineral oil and a comprehensive step-by-step guide, you'll have everything required to mix your own shellac and begin building a beautiful hand-rubbed finish.

What's Included

•  250g Dewaxed Blonde Shellac Flakes
•  1 Litre Denatured Alcohol (for mixing shellac)
•  Mixing Bucket with Lid
•  Premium Cotton Wadding
•  100% Cotton Polishing Cloth
•  500ml Denatured Alcohol (for priming the polishing rubber)
•  250ml Premium Mineral Oil
•  Super Fine (0000) Steel Wool
•  Two 500ml Storage Bottles with Squeeze Nozzles
•  Illustrated Beginner's Guide to French Polishing

Perfect For

• Antique furniture restoration
• Cedar and mahogany furniture
• Tables and cabinets
• Musical instruments
• Timber doors and joinery
• Fine woodworking projects
• Learning traditional French polishing techniques
• Why Choose Shellac?

For over 200 years, shellac has been the preferred finish of furniture makers and restorers around the world.

Unlike many modern finishes, shellac enhances the natural beauty of timber rather than hiding it. It produces exceptional clarity, warmth and depth while remaining easy to repair, making it the ideal finish for antique furniture and high-quality timber projects.

Designed For Beginners

No prior experience is required.

Our included beginner's guide walks you through each stage of the process, from mixing your first batch of shellac to making a traditional polishing rubber and applying your first coats. With a little patience and practice, you'll soon be producing a finish that has been admired by craftsmen for generations.

Why Buy From Restorers' Choice?

At Restorers' Choice, traditional furniture restoration isn't just something we sell—it's what we do.

Every product in this kit has been selected based on practical workshop experience, ensuring you receive high-quality materials that produce reliable, professional results. We're proudly Australian owned and are committed to helping preserve traditional finishing techniques for future generations.

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