Shellac How To Make Food Safe Wood Finish Video
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- Shellac How To Make Food Safe Wood Finish Video
Make your own Food Safe finish with Huge Benefits!
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Making your own food-safe natural shellac avoids excessive and sometimes harmful additives and chemicals. Not only that, but shellac should be a "tool" in every woodturner's arsenal of tools. Watch this video to learn why.
Be sure to also read my article about making your own shellac for more details including the various formula ratios. Visit turnawoodbowl.com/shellac
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Been making and using shellac for decades. Moved to using grain alcohol instead of denatured many years ago. It starts non toxic, produces a more stable shellac, and smells better. No copper sulphate , methanol pyridine, or other fun stuff.
Thanks for sharing. This is good to know. Happy Turning!
please explain more what grain alcohol is? When I google it I get Everclear? Is that what you use?
@@kimgraham152 yes, Everclear is a clear alcohol that is 180 proof (90% pure ethanol) drinking alcohol. It's about the most available. Denatured alcohol is the same thing with some additives that make it smell worse and unhealthy to drink - it's an industrial product. The drinkable, unflavored alcohol is often call "grain" alcohol because it is often made from some cheap grain like corn.
Thank you for that clarification I appreciate that!
@@boooshes since they added thing to make it unhealthy to drink, it no longer qualifies as an alcoholic drink product, which evades the drinking alcohol based taxes. It's honestly crazy adding more "work" into it makes it so much cheaper. I too prefer to use grain alcohols though
Did not know it was so easy. Thanks
Absolutely going to try this!! Thanks for the info!
Have fun! Happy Turning!
I will for sure try this. Thanks!
Hope you like it! Happy Turning!
Thanks for this. I've ordered the flakes and will be making it shortly
Thanks. As always it si a great teaching video. Looking forward to make my own shellac.
Thanks for the shellac mix chart. It's just what I needed.
Thanks Kent I am gonna try that approach. Cheers and stay safe from MT.
Hope you enjoy. Thanks! Cheers!
I will definitely make your style shellac. thank you 🙏🏻
Let me know how it turns out for you.
Well this is a game changer! I’ll be doing this for sure.
I have begun to look for Your well informing videos. Thank You !
Welcome! Thank you! Happy Turning!
Now that I have the materials I’ll be making my own. Thank you
Enjoy and Happy Turning!
Excellent video Kent. I will definitely do this.
Hope you enjoy. Happy Turning!
Thanks for your videos. I’m learning a lot. I’m on my second jar of homemade shellac. Thanks again for your instructions.
Thanks for the useful tips!
No problem!
May thanks Ken I've been wanting to do this for some time now and your explanation is brilliant so here goes.
Glad to help Happy Turning!
never made my own but just ordered the flakes to make my own. so glad I found your channel last week
Steven, welcome aboard! Enjoy!
Definitely making my own now.
Enjoy David! Happy Turning!
I defermently will be trying it
Enjoy and Happy Turning!
I learned something new AGAIN! Thank you for all your great lessons! I am seriously considering this now!
Glad to hear it! All the best to you and Happy Turning!
good job teacher ! easy to follow for a new turner, will try to make finish,a fan of shellac & food safe too.
Thanks, Dale!
Love this! Going to make my own shellac now:)
Enjoy. It's fun!
Thanks Kent. Good information. I’m ordering some and going to try this.
Sounds good Kevin. Enjoy and Happy Turning!
Thank you so much for another excellent video. I've mentioned before that I've been turning for quite a few years but am always keen to learn new methods. I'm enjoying your uploads as they serve as a refresher for me. Also, this is the first time I've learned how to make my own shellac mix.
Wonderful!
Awesome video, man.
Thank you, Luke! Happy Turning!
Been making and using shellac for years, all colors and cuts. You’re right about the clarity and convenience. Years ago I did quite a lot of antique restoration. French polish technique lends itself to turning beautifully. Loving your videos.
Wonderful! Thank you! Happy Turning!
Sounds simple enough and I have the ingredients on hand. I'm gonna try this and let you know.
Thnx for sharing!
All the best to you. Enjoy!
Great information. Thanks so much. Will make some.
Have fun!
I have learned to love shellac, but I've never mixed my own. I'm going to do it. Thank you. Great job, Kent. Great website by the way.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks!
I want to try this thank you so much until now never knew you could make your own
Hope you enjoy. Happy Turning!
Hi, just fell across your channel and I’m here to stay. I’ve always used store bought, because it is so much easier, but you’ve converted me. Thanks for advice and guidance, it was very clear and concise. Great job! Cheers, Sean
Awesome! Thank you!
Not done it this way before but will now! I ordered Liberon flakes from Amazon UK.
Thank you for the useful information.
You are welcome Shawn! Happy Turning!
never used will try thanks
Didn't realize that making one's own shellac was so simple and versatile. Thank you!
Yup. That's why I shared it. All the best to you and Happy Turning!
i have not used shellac before but i intend to give it a go . thanks for all the infomation
You're welcome!
Kurt, I’ve watched many of your videos, you do a great job explaining a lot of these situations about turning. I’ve learned a lot. Thanks. Roger D.
Thank you. Glad to help. Happy Turning!
Best woodturner video channel to learn on on all of TH-cam on my opinion! Not only is he amazing, he actually cares about those that purchase his products. I've had a couple of email chains with him now!
Thank you for what you do!
Finishing is the absolute worst part of the process for me. I absolutely stink at not having chipping while hollowing and then getting impatient during the finishing process.
I'm going to try this shellac to help give some boxelder a bit more rigidity for a scrape finish. I would give a lot to go to a class by you in person.
Know you are appreciated!
This is great information as I am waiting for my first lathe to arrive
Got to try this!
Go for it!
Kent - I definitely plan on making some of my own. It was a great tip about using it for punky wood. I have used it as a sort of sanding sealer, but didn't know about its use for punky wood. I will definitely put it to the test soon!
Right on Brad. Enjoy and Happy Turning!
Many thanks for the info. I already make my own wax finishing paste and now I will make my own shellac. Shellac flakes already on order.
Fantastic! Enjoy and Happy Turning!
Very informative lesson on shellac. I will be making some and giving it a try now. Thanks very much!
Have fun! Happy Turning!
Only used Zinsler in the past on non lathe projects....may consider this for bowls. Great info!
I think you'll like it!
I just watched your video on Shellac. Glad I watched it, plan on making some soon. I actually have been watching a lot of you videos and find them extremally helpful.
Awesome! Thank you! Happy Turning!
Thank you my friend I have just been watching your video on making your own schellac but struggled with the weights when I mixed mine I didn’t think of the scales that you used such a simple thing and it will make it so much easier and better thanks very much
Glad I could help. All the best to you!
Excellent advice. Also a great product for turners like myself who have a severe respiratory reaction to CA glue.
I use a one pound cut as a sealer on almost all turnings, compatible with all finishes I use
Thanks Kent for the excellent information. I definitely learned something from this video. I had always thought the flakes where just to keep you from having a can and that was just a finish product now that I understand it better I'll use it more, of course after I order some flakes and throw out those 20 year old cans of shellac haven't used.
Sounds great. Enjoy and Happy Turning!
Thanks for sharing Kent! I presently use store bought shellac and denatured alcohol as sanding sealer. Will consider buying the shellac flakes and making my own! And I will definitely try using this on tear out. Thanks! Gary
Sounds good Gary. Enjoy and Happy Turning!
Very helpful thank you for the info
You're welcome!
Great advice Ken and good tips too. I am up and running now with this, I made a 1.5lb cut to start with but may dilute it to one. Cheers
Fantastic! Enjoy and Happy Turning!
Thanks, this help me out a lot.
Glad to hear it! Enjoy and Happy Turning!
Great video I definitely plan o making shellac.
You should I think you'll like it! Happy Turning!
Very useful. Shellac leaves a great finish and is user friendly, I find.
Indeed it is. Thanks for sharing! Happy Turning!
Thank you. I would like to try this. Tired of fumes from the Lacquer finish I usually use. I really like your videos
Great info, I’m gonna try it
Hope you enjoy Happy Turning!
Well presented, concise and clear I also make my own but this video is great for first timers well done
JC
Thanks, Kent! This is definitely going to help me with tearout. Sounds like this may replace sanding sealer, just without the naughty chemicals. Thanks!!
Yes it will. Plus sanding sealer has abrasives that reduce the clarity of the finish. Happy Turning!
Kudos to you for this video. I'm making my own shellac now and using it (super thin) to stabilize punky wood throughout my turning and using less CA (less fumes). Great info, thanks.
Glad I could help! Happy Turning!
Great video! I think my favorite thing I learned from this one is how shellac can be used to tighten up punky or endgrain wood. Thanks so much.
I have been making OB shine juice with shellac, and occasionally using spray shellac, but I haven’t yet made my own shellac.
But you’ve sold me on making my own. Thanks Kent. Stay well!
Sounds great! Have fun. Happy Turning!
I haven't tried making shellac but I will be trying it.
Excellent! Happy Turning!
Happy turning to you too :-)
Thank you for sharing.... Im from Holland and as far as i know the shellac is not used so much as in the USA.
Thanks to this video im going to give it a go.
Greetings from Holland.
Peter, Sounds great! All the best to you in Holland!
Great video ❤
Glad you liked it!!
Great video can’t. Very good information!👍🏻
But it CAN! ;) Thank you, James! Happy Turning!
Nice! I've just started to experiment with making my own and it's great stuff. Much cheaper than buying ready made, makes an outstanding sanding sealer.
Fantastic! Happy Turning!
I have never used shellac but now that you educated me I will. So far I have been using the beeswax mineral oil based butcher block conditioner or spray lacquer for the couple dozed bowls I have made. It is SO much fun.
I use Howard's BBC as well on all my bowls. Can you use the spray lacquer over it to get just a bit more of a more permanent shine?
Hi Kent, love your turning videos. I am a subscriber. Just wanted to say, “yes. That is exactly how I’ve always made my own shellac. I use BT&C super-blonde de waxed shellac flakes.
Excellent. Thank you for writing and sharing! Happy Turning!
Thank you for the great info!
I made a small bottle of 2 lb cut and used it on several bowls.
I was running low so I diluted it down to about a 1 lb cut and I really like it!
Thanks again!
Great job! And it's nice to be able to thin it as needed. Happy Turning!
Thank you for this valuable information. Phil Anderson uses shellac in almost every video but didn't explain, where he's got it or if he made it himself. I'll try this recipe out. You have the gift to explain in a calm and understandable way, its always a pleasure to watch your videos. They are very helpful for beginners (at the age of 62) like me . Greetings from northern germany . Stefan
I use one pound cut shellac same as you. It's such an easy finish!
Been making and using a 3lb cut for years applying in a French polish approach technique. Thanks for sharing 👍
Good stuff, Jude! Happy Turning!
Hi Kent, I have not made my own Shellac finish but have some of the blonde flakes on order and I am going to try this. Thanks for the information.
You're welcome Delmer. All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Hi Kent, I too make my own shellac. I crush the flakes a bit, prior to adding the alcohol. The "pre crush" step allows the shellac to dissolve much faster. I do [usually] filter the final product. I'll also agitate [shake] the stuff once in a while as it is going into solution. You have great videos and I thank you!
I make my shellac like you showed. I even buy my flakes from the Shellac Shack.I mix up a 1lb cut and a 2lb cut for my sanding sealer.
Yo Kent, I have used store bought shellac to make OB shine, have read about using it to make “Frenchie shine” and also sanding sealer. I have not yet made my own products but will in the future as I like the idea of not having all the additives. As usual, great info, thanks!
Tex
Tex, I'm glad you like the idea and will give it a shot. All the best to you. Let me know how it goes.
I always use shellac on all my projects... whether they be turning or flat. It fills in like you said, and seals the wood very nicely. And unlike most other finishes. It will work with oil or water base finishes if you choose to do something over it. I recently used Heartwood... I didn't realize it would brown over time... especially in the sun. So, I put on one coat of shellac and then put on a Marine Spar Varnish with UVA inhibitors. Worked great with the shellac.
That's a great idea! Happy Turning!
Thank u kent....I appreciate all your experience. Your videos are awesome. Im a wood turrner as well. Lots of madrone here. And I have 30 waulnut burls that I have slabed for turning urns. Im gonna make some shellac. Apreaciate you kent.....my turning abilities will now reach the outer limits because I got a great instructor like yourself. Thanks its chad.
At century bowls.
Thanks for watching Chad. Glad to help. Happy Turning!
Hi Kent,I use shellac in my pen turning and occasionally on other turnings. Where shellac really works for is when repairing furniture. You can add dyes to shellac to make practically any color. Great when making a repair and needing to match an existing color.
Ah, that makes sense. Thanks for sharing!
awesome thanks
No problem!
Kent, I enjoy your vids. Yes, I make and use shellac, typically mix an 8lb cut and thin as necessary at time of use. I buy blonde In flake form and keep some soluble powdered pigment on hand. This way I have total control over both viscosity and hue. I really appreciate making it as I need it as apposed to buying a big can at the home center and then watching it age out.
Hello friend. Does shellac darken over time?
I've never made it like yours. I usually use the liquid shellac with denatured alcohol and either mineral oil for more of a clear finish or boiled linseed oil for a little darker finish. Apply it as a friction polish with the lathe on. Apply it until the paper towel heats up and it's dry and your done. I like your way for hardening the fibers. Thanks for sharing.
M
G’day Kent,
Yes I make and use my own shellac. I use bio ethanol as it doesn’t have the meths in it. It’s a safer product and while not food safe won’t kill you either, not that I drink it anyway.
Great product,so easy to make and use, and does provide a great base. For wax finishes.
Interesting and I like that it’s food safe
Agreed. Thanks Joesph!
Always great useful information and experts tips in your amazing channel, I used shellac mainly for the yellowing effect they leave behind but; never came to my mind the way you mix it and the true useful things behind using it. Thanks for shearing this video with us 🙏🏼
My pleasure, Al. Happy Turning!
I have just made a batch like yours, it’s the first time I have made my own so fingers crossed I have done it right, thank you
Congrats! I think you'll like it!
Thanks Kent, it did take a about 72 hrs to dissolve but that was my fault by not stirring it enough but lesson learned.
Kent, enjoy your videos. Great instruction and your wonderfully articulate. Yes, I use shellac as a finish in "shine jucie" but have never made my own. Just did so today and I'm excited to she how the mix looks in the moarning. I've used some shellac with no waxed added and didn't think I got as good as a shine as the shllac with wax. I know it's the wax, and if your going to use another finish over the shellac, you shouldn't use wax shellac, at least that's what I've heard. Keep up the good work.
Jack
Sounds good. Let us know how it turns out.
Friend you are very talented ... Congratulations on what you do !!!
Thank you! Cheers! Happy Turning!
Hi Raymond Wyse from Edinburgh I've been making shellac for a year now and I prefer the 2lbs cut ps great videos
Hi Kent great videos , just bought Kilo of flakes , eager to use them , thanks for the info , cheers
Hope you enjoy. Happy Turning!
I have learned that my first half assed attempt to make something is always superior quality than the purchasable products on the shelf.
LOL, that's about right. Imagine what your 100th bowl is going to look like. Forget the stores, start looking at museums! ;) Happy Turning!
Shellac makes a great sealer on wood and sheet rock to prevent stains from bleeding through paint. I used it when painting in kitchens and there is food oil on the wall or trim work. It keeps that oil from bleeding through latex paint and creating unsightly stains. It’s a heck of a lot cheaper using this and make what you need versus going to the pain store and shelling out $20-$30 or more for sealer primer to do the same thing.
Oh wow, that's good to know! Thanks Happy Turning!
I learned to mix and use shellac in high school for fine art. Im here 20 years later to learn how to use it on wood 😊
That is awesome! All the best to you and Happy Turning!
Thank you for this. Great video. I just completed a bookcase using shellac finish for the first time. I bought Bullseye amber shellac and immediately found it too thick. I live in California where denatured alcohol has been banned. BUMMER!! But Woodcraft sells a product called shellac reducer that is denatured alcohol with some kind of additive that gets past the California ban. Anyway, I bought some and thinned the Bullseye to a one pound cut, and it was SO EASY to apply. I just used a clean t-shirt rag folded into a pad and applied it like wipe-on poly. Worked great! One hour between coats. I used 0000 steel wool after the first coat to knock down the raised grain. After that I didn’t need to use steel wool again because it remained smooth, and shellac dissolves into itself, unlike polyurethane. I’m extremely happy with the results. One reason I used a rag instead of a brush is because of the easy cleanup. THANK YOU for your tip about reusing the brush! I will use that in the future. I will also buy some flakes and make my own.
Jim, Sounds great. You can use grain alcohol too. Something to consider. Shellac is way better than poly. Enjoy!
Great video. Nice clear explanation of the how’s and why’s of making your own. One distinction I don’t believe was made though was in the amount of each ingredient needed. You mentioned one ounce of flakes to eight ounces of DA. Folks should be aware that that is one ounce of flakes by weight and eight fluid ounces of DA. I’ve been enjoying your videos since I recently found your channel. Time to hit the subscribe button.
You are correct. Thanks!
I used shellac about 10 years ago. I mixed a small amount to a thinish dilution to seal a carving. It worked well and looked good. I still have the leftover flakes. I will mix some more up and use it on some the work I'm doing now and see how it comes out.
Sounds great. Best of luck to you. Enjoy!
Very interesting.Shay
Glad you think so!
Hi Kent,
Thank you for yet another fine, informative video. I use my own, very simple but effective, recipe of 2 parts beeswax, 1 part turpentineoil and 1 part citrusoil as a finish on virtually anything I turn. It is food-safe and all natural. It smells amazing :) and gives a beautiful, natural gloss. Sometimes I use linseedoil. But I am now going to attempt your shellac recipe as an accompany for the benefits you mentioned; the possibility of a high gloss finish (sometimes we just want shiny) and as a natural and healthy alternative to ca glue for loose end grain, because ewwwww boy I hate the smell of ca glue.
Thanks again for the education, keep spinning there!
Silvia, Thank you for writing and sharing! Sounds like you have a good recipe. Happy Turning!
Glad i found this video, i bought some shellac and denatured alcohol from amazon pretty much immediatly. So much cheaper, and it bonds with spar and poly, so it's uses are really limitless. I like using it as a pre-base for poly or spar, because it prevents the wood yellowing. I also like using linseed oil treatment + poly trick to make it waterproofish. Oddly enough, with the correct procedure, it works really well. Also, the finish ends up looking completely different when finished
Glad you enjoy the shellac too. Happy Turning!
Excellent
Thank you!