Shellac and French Polishing - An Introduction With Eddie O'Donnell

In this video Eddie O'Donnell takes a practical look at Shellac. He explains and demonstrates the different kinds of shellac, the alcohol used to dissolve it and methods of application. Than after practical demonstrations of how to mix, wipe-on, or brush shellac Eddie gives hands-on practical instruction on how to create that ultimate of all finishes - French Polish. Eddie goes through , explains, and demonstrates each and every step of the process in a easy to follow and practical way. This is a great video for beginners trying to learn finishing and for more advanced people who want to up their game. Intro about Shellac 00:30 What is Canned Shellac: 02:30 What is Flake Shellac: 03:18 How To Measure a lb Cut: 09:57 Applying with a Rag: 14:44 Applying with a Brush: 17:59 French Polishing: 26:37