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.

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. This is good to know. Happy Turning!

@kimgraham152

3 жыл бұрын

please explain more what grain alcohol is? When I google it I get Everclear? Is that what you use?

@boooshes

3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@kimgraham152

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for that clarification I appreciate that!

@JordanV

7 ай бұрын

@@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

Thanks for the shellac mix chart. It's just what I needed.

Thanks for this. I've ordered the flakes and will be making it shortly

Well this is a game changer! I’ll be doing this for sure.

Thanks for your videos. I’m learning a lot. I’m on my second jar of homemade shellac. Thanks again for your instructions.

Thanks. As always it si a great teaching video. Looking forward to make my own shellac.

Absolutely going to try this!! Thanks for the info!

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Have fun! Happy Turning!

Best woodturner video channel to learn on on all of KZread 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!

Thanks Kent I am gonna try that approach. Cheers and stay safe from MT.

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy. Thanks! Cheers!

I have begun to look for Your well informing videos. Thank You !

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome! Thank you! Happy Turning!

May thanks Ken I've been wanting to do this for some time now and your explanation is brilliant so here goes.

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help Happy Turning!

I will definitely make your style shellac. thank you 🙏🏻

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Let me know how it turns out for you.

Did not know it was so easy. Thanks

Now that I have the materials I’ll be making my own. Thank you

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy and Happy Turning!

I will for sure try this. Thanks!

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Hope you like it! Happy Turning!

I learned something new AGAIN! Thank you for all your great lessons! I am seriously considering this now!

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it! All the best to you and 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. Good information. I’m ordering some and going to try this.

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds good Kevin. Enjoy 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.

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Dale!

never made my own but just ordered the flakes to make my own. so glad I found your channel last week

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Steven, welcome aboard! Enjoy!

Didn't realize that making one's own shellac was so simple and versatile. Thank you!

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 жыл бұрын

Yup. That's why I shared it. All the best to you and Happy Turning!

I want to try this thank you so much until now never knew you could make your own

@TurnAWoodBowl

9 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy. Happy Turning!

Sounds simple enough and I have the ingredients on hand. I'm gonna try this and let you know. Thnx for sharing!

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

All the best to you. Enjoy!

Excellent advice. Also a great product for turners like myself who have a severe respiratory reaction to CA glue.

This is great information as I am waiting for my first lathe to arrive

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.

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! 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.

Very informative lesson on shellac. I will be making some and giving it a try now. Thanks very much!

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 жыл бұрын

Have fun! Happy Turning!

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.

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent. Thank you for writing and sharing! Happy Turning!

never used will try thanks

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.

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Glad to help. Happy Turning!

Excellent video Kent. I will definitely do this.

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy. Happy Turning!

Definitely making my own now.

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy David! Happy Turning!

Very useful. Shellac leaves a great finish and is user friendly, I find.

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed it is. Thanks for sharing! Happy Turning!

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.

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks!

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.

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Enjoy and 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

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.

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Thank you! 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.

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

I haven't tried making shellac but I will be trying it.

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent! 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

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

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help. All the best to you!

i have not used shellac before but i intend to give it a go . thanks for all the infomation

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

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.

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds great. Enjoy and Happy Turning!

Great information. Thanks so much. Will make some.

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Have fun!

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.

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Chad. Glad to help. Happy Turning!

I defermently will be trying it

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy and 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.

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Peter, Sounds great! All the best to you in Holland!

Thank you for the useful information.

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Shawn! Happy Turning!

Great video I definitely plan o making shellac.

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

You should I think you'll like it! Happy Turning!

I use a one pound cut as a sealer on almost all turnings, compatible with all finishes I use

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!

@TurnAWoodBowl

Жыл бұрын

Right on Brad. Enjoy and Happy Turning!

Only used Zinsler in the past on non lathe projects....may consider this for bowls. Great info!

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

I think you'll like it!

Thanks for the useful tips!

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

No problem!

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

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds good Gary. Enjoy and 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

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@satanspacemakers_theoldfar376

3 жыл бұрын

Not done it this way before but will now! I ordered Liberon flakes from Amazon UK.

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!

Got to try this!

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Go for it!

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.

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Delmer. All the best to you and Happy Turning!

I use one pound cut shellac same as you. It's such an easy finish!

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.

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!

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds great! Have fun. Happy Turning!

Love this! Going to make my own shellac now:)

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy. It's fun!

Hi Kent great videos , just bought Kilo of flakes , eager to use them , thanks for the info , cheers

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy. Happy Turning!

Great video can’t. Very good information!👍🏻

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 жыл бұрын

But it CAN! ;) Thank you, James! Happy Turning!

Been making and using a 3lb cut for years applying in a French polish approach technique. Thanks for sharing 👍

@TurnAWoodBowl

7 ай бұрын

Good stuff, Jude! Happy Turning!

Very helpful thank you for the info

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

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

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Enjoy and Happy Turning!

Thanks, Kent! This is definitely going to help me with tearout. Sounds like this may replace sanding sealer, just without the naughty chemicals. Thanks!!

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it will. Plus sanding sealer has abrasives that reduce the clarity of the finish. Happy Turning!

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

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

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 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.

@PINEPUPPY

Жыл бұрын

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?

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.

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

You are correct. Thanks!

Awesome video, man.

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Luke! Happy Turning!

Thanks, this help me out a lot.

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it! Enjoy and Happy Turning!

Great info, I’m gonna try it

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy 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.

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! Happy Turning!

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.

Hi Raymond Wyse from Edinburgh I've been making shellac for a year now and I prefer the 2lbs cut ps great videos

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 🙏🏼

@TurnAWoodBowl

7 ай бұрын

My pleasure, Al. 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!

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Great job! And it's nice to be able to thin it as needed. Happy Turning!

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

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds good. Let us know how it turns out.

Great video ❤

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!!

Hey Kent... Just stumbled upon this. I was looking for a way to make my own shellac for the electric guitars I've started building (as a retirement hobby - hehehe). Did not realize it was soooo easy to make. Thanks

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 жыл бұрын

Hey there. Yup, super easy to make. Have fun!

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.

@guaguancos.montunodcubop8923

Жыл бұрын

Hello friend. Does shellac darken over time?

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!

@TurnAWoodBowl

Жыл бұрын

Silvia, Thank you for writing and sharing! Sounds like you have a good recipe. Happy Turning!

Friend you are very talented ... Congratulations on what you do !!!

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers! 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.

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! 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.

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 ай бұрын

LOL, that's about right. Imagine what your 100th bowl is going to look like. Forget the stores, start looking at museums! ;) Happy Turning!

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.

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea! 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

@TurnAWoodBowl

8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoy the shellac too. 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.

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Ah, that makes sense. Thanks for sharing!

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.

@lenwall4421

3 жыл бұрын

M

This was fantastic! Great video ! Now i can finish my bowl i carved out. . and i cant wait to make the shellac...2 questions ...the shellac..does it dry to a hard coating? And ..do i oil the bowl first to seal it?

awesome thanks

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

No problem!

Interesting and I like that it’s food safe

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Thanks Joesph!

Tim R Plattsmouth NE, I love the Bowl, and the turn a Bowl Class. Thanks Tim

@TurnAWoodBowl

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for entering! 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.

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, that's good to know! Thanks Happy Turning!

Thank you for your sharing, I want to try,🙂

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

You should!

Thats awesome...Thanks

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

You bet!

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.

@TurnAWoodBowl

3 жыл бұрын

Jim, Sounds great. You can use grain alcohol too. Something to consider. Shellac is way better than poly. Enjoy!