Shellac, a natural resin secreted by the lac insect, has long been valued for its exceptional film-forming capabilities, biodegradability and non-toxic nature. Recent advancements have extended its ...

I discuss high-tech wood coatings. But from time to time, I will discuss something that is tried and true and, perhaps, not so high tech. Shellac is definitely a low-tech product. It is the secretion ...

For lacquer finish users, good news: Shellac flakes have become more plentiful. Shellac starts out as a crusty protective coating secreted on tree branches by the tiny lac bug (Laccifer lacca), which ...