Canned shellac is convenient, but if you want more control over your finish you’ll need to mix your own. In this video, executive art director Mike Pekovich shows you how easy it is to make a batch of shellac from flakes.

• Make a heavy cut (top flakes off with alcohol) and then dilute as needed

• Finish with steel wool #0000 and paste wax

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