SHELLAC: Your Shortcut to a Brilliant Wood Finish - Everything you need to know

The first 1,000 people to use my link will get a full year of Premium membership to Woodworkers Guild of America for only $1.49: https://go.wwgoa.com/mikeholton3/ Welcome to Shellac Unlocked: Your Shortcut to a Brilliant Wood Finish! In this video, I’ll show you how to quickly mix, apply, and polish shellac for a stunning, professional-looking finish on any woodworking project. Whether you’re a seasoned woodworker or just getting started, you’ll learn time-saving tips to achieve a smooth, glossy result—and we’ll cover the common pitfalls to avoid. Let’s get started! Thanks for watching and feel free to leave comments in the chat below. ____________________________________________________ Shellac measuring chart for 20% solution Metric Chart (Shellac in grams, Alcohol in milliliters) Ratio: 1 g shellac flakes → 4 g alcohol (which is roughly 5 ml of alcohol) Shellac (g) Approx. Alcohol (ml) 10 g 50 ml 15 g 75 ml 20 g 100 ml 25 g 125 ml 30 g 150 ml 40 g 200 ml 50 g 250 ml Imperial Chart (Shellac in ounces, Alcohol in fluid ounces) Shellac (oz) Alcohol (by weight, oz) 0.5 oz 2 fl oz 1.0 oz 4 fl oz 1.5 oz 6 fl oz 2.0 oz 8 fl oz 3.0 oz 12 fl oz 4.0 oz 16 fl oz 5.0 oz 20 fl oz ____________________________________________________ UK links Blond shellac: https://amzn.to/46r2tMj Button shellac: https://amzn.to/4htLhsa Isopropyl Alcohol: https://amzn.to/4gaagjd 500ml bottles: https://amzn.to/3CiGviy ____________________________________________________ Northern Grit Abrasive Paste Direct from https://www.northerngrit.net Yandles: https://www.yandles.co.uk/woodturning... eBay: (inc. international orders) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/316021102545 Let's Resin: The affiliate link below will take you to the Let's Resin website 10% discount code MikeHolton Canada: https://letsresin.ca/?ref=_O7uwU1QN4vDXg USA: https://letsresin.com/?ref=HWup7tfrn4... UK: https://letsresin.co.uk/?ref=_O7uwU1Q... UK Amazon Store： https://amzn.to/3B46F7w Code： Mike24UK JSP Safety equipment I use: Disposable Face Mask: https://amzn.to/3XaK8hV Face Shield: https://amzn.to/4akPpqs Half Mask: https://amzn.to/4dtxK2p Powercap Infinity PAPR: https://amzn.to/3SUlAax Vevor Pressure Pot Disposable Face Mask: https://amzn.to/3XaK8hV Face Shield: https://amzn.to/4akPpqs Half Mask: https://amzn.to/4dtxK2p Powercap Infinity PAPR: https://amzn.to/3SUlAax Creality Falcon 2 Pro 40w Laser 10% Discount code: FNPALL10 Link: https://s.zbanx.com/r/JsV49PtnHrcr My grinding/sharpening solution Record Power 8" Grinder: https://www.yandles.co.uk/record-powe... Pro Grind Sharpening System: https://amzn.to/4bOEYOb 8" 180grit CBN Wheel: https://amzn.to/3whk8GP O3A affiliate link Discount code MHMC10 10% (Expires 3/3/24) O3A shop: https://o3adhesives.co.uk/?sca_ref=52... Support the channel and buy merchandise: https://ko-fi.com/mikeholton Tools I use: Record Power Regent Lathe: https://www.yandles.co.uk/record-powe... Record Power turning tools and chucks: https://www.yandles.co.uk/search/Reco... Tim Mason, STEADY REST: [email protected] Facebook:   / mike-holton-hand-made-crafts-106659121895539   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeholton_... Website: http://mikeholton.net/ Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/mikeholton And special thanks for the intro music goes to: Clemintine Sound Design https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q... DISCLAIMER : All of my videos are designed to be entertainment only. Please follow all required safety measures when using tools or machinery and always read and understand the manufacturer's guidelines and safety instructions. The methods I demonstrate are not to be used as a guide for best practice. Thanks This video was sponsored by Woodworkers Guild of America" anywhere in the video description box.