Mixing shellac

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Dawes	Mixing shellac	Lead	[-]
Posts: 366 (12/23/08 01:00 PM) Veteran member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Tags : None Regarding the canned shellac that can be bought at Home Depot and the like ("Bullseye" brand, IIRC), does it need to be thoroughly mixed/shaken like a can of paint, or not quite as vigorously?
Cabinetman		#1	[-]
Posts: 5257 (12/24/08 08:32 AM) Host Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	No. Alcohol and shellac flakes won't separate out. Now, if the can is really "old" and has been sitting on the shelf a long time, there may be some separation of some of the remaining "wax" in shellac. Most of it was filtered out when it was made by the factory. Still, some will remain. However, you most probably won't find any. Shaking shellac can impart bubbles and they will affect your finish. Best not do anything to make bubbles in that can! Hope that helps. Rome A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government.