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The article offers step-by-step instructions for applying a shellac finish that creates a more mar-resistant finish on wood than flakes but comes only in darker hues.

The article discusses the ban on music recordings as of January 1943. James Caesar Petrillo, musician union czar, has not permitted the members of the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) to record phonographic records or radio transcriptions for a period of six months. Petrillo argues that the ban would be lifted if AFM members would be permitted to collect royalties from records played like that of the Society of Composers. The ban coincides with the shortage of shellac, a raw material for the manufacture of records.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for applying shellac finish in wood furniture.

The article presents questions and answers related to woodwork including the expiration of shellac, how to prevent weather-related damage to an oak grill table, and whether ash wood is suitable for kitchenware.

The article discusses importance of flat or matte finishes in wood working industry. Topics discussed includes flooding the wood with shellac then wipe off the excess materials, directly off the gun with a gloss finish without rubbing it, and use of water-based flat finish for top coating over rustic looks.

The article focuses on the restoration of the Jeff Uren Ford, a 5-litre V8-engined Capri and was first owned by Stamos Fafalios. It mentions that the restoration works started from the paint job of the automobile, which was undertaken through the application of a layer of sparkling Mirra Flake and was topped with a coat of lacquer. It discusses the other modifications in the vehicle including its engine components.

In this article the author discuses how he made a carpenter's chest for keeping his hand tools by introducing some modern refinements. Topics discussed include the use of chisels in the chest which mostly fit into a sliding rack, use of shellac and wax by him for painting the outer side of the chest, and the pleasure he gained by designing and making the chest with hand tools.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for woodworkers on how to use shellac effectively, dealing with topics including how to mix and utilize dewaxed flaked shellac, the convenience of pre-mixed shellacs such as the Zinsser SealCoat brand, and various methods of application.

The article provides information on how to make wood finishes last longer and how to tell when they have expired. Particular focus is paid to the purchasing and proper storing of finishes. Types of finishes discussed include oil-based finishes, waterborne finishes, shellac, lacquer, and dyes and stains.

The article offers information on the Veritas number 80 cabinet scraper from Lee Valley Tools Ltd. It also offers solutions on how to deal with wood end grain during wood finishing which include keeping the speed of routers, shifting mental gears in sanding end grain and routing across both ends of each rail. It notes on the sealing of waterproof glue at end grain to prevent from rotting and applying shellac as it lightens end grain.

The article discusses aerosol cans of lacquer, shellac, and polyurethane stains and examines the advantages and disadvantages these types of products provide for woodworkers. It highlights how these products can be used in the finishing process for small and intricate wood projects, describes how they can be used in furniture repair work, and comments on a refillable aerosol system manufactured by Preval.

The article discusses various techniques in using shellac and the mix of oil and varnish finish for woodworking projects and the importance of choosing the right type of finish for every application. It states that shellac polish offers best results while oil and varnish mixture increases the resilience of the work. It says that the damaged finished area can be repaired using lightly sand and steel wool and by applying another finishing coat.

The article features American artist Peter Brooke. It describes his painting "Solstice Benatrahir." Brooke says he does not make sketches and generally works on 20 panels at a time while building layers of transparent glaze. He works on quarter-inch thick birch and maple panels and shellac for sealing. He finds that building transparent glazes affects his imagination. The influence of other paintings in his work is also noted.

The article discusses the application of aesthetic and practical wood finishes. It mentions that finishes can help in reducing the seasonal movement on the joinery of furniture, making the surface impact resistant and protecting the wood from everyday use. It describes the different kind of finishes and the percentage of moisture they repel including the paste wax, nitrocellulose lacquer and shellac.

The article discusses the uses of shellac in furniture finishing. Shellac is gathered from the resinous secretions of a tiny insect called laccifer lacca. The article describes the process of harvesting shellac and crushing and refining the sticklac. It explains the techniques of melting and stretching shellac. Several finished products and their uses are mentioned including seedlac for restoring furniture, buttonlac for antiques and dewaxed flakes for making fine furniture finishes.

The article presents a case study of eyelid dermatitis in four women who were patch-tested with 65 allergens and found to be allergic to shellac in a popular mascara. The patients were found to have positive allergic reactions to the mascara with 20 percent shellac diluted in petrolatum and 70 percent alcohol. The allergic patients manifested an itchy upper and lower eyelid dermatitis from the shellac ingredient of the mascara.

The article offers information on several home solutions including using cubbies-in-a-bookshelf, shellac and smoke alarm. It is stated that cubbies-in-a-bookshelf is an alternative to pet beds that take up floor real estate. Shellac are made by from a resin secreted by an insect can be used to make a tack cloth, wood workable and to restore old hardware. It is also reported that smoke alarms are hardwired, low-profile Silhouette and have a rechargeable battery backup.

The article focuses on the padding and finishing processes of making a flute. It is stated that there are several styles of padding including the Dura-pad of 1940s vintage, the Valentino pad developed in the 1970s, and the synthetic Straubinger pad. The two methods of padding are the wet, which uses a layer of melted shellac, and dry, which uses bigger toneholes. The author shares several definitions of common repairs such as repadding where a different kind of pad is tried on a new flute.

Presents an article about the use of lac insect in exceptional weaving traditions in the Himalayan mountain kingdom of Bhutan. Importance of lac insect to ancient dyestuff and resin; Prevalence of lac insect in the Southeast Asia; Contribution of lac insect to the production of shellac; Details of the cultivation of lac. INSET: What's in a name? The linguistics of lac.

Offers information about shellac for woodwork. History; Production; Colors; Applications.

The article reviews customizable bench planes from Veritas Tools, a dowel jig from Jessem Tool Co. and Royal-Lac shellac finishes from Shellac Finishes.

The article reports that the increased purchase of shellac has allowed the U.S. sound recording industry to survive the tie-up in the market.

The article offers brief information on Dumor MH 500 shellac substitute compound from Dumor Plastics, Inc.

The article reports on the adverse impact of the order by the U.S. War Production Board (WPB) to the amusement industry to reduce their use of shellac to 30% of the 1941 levels. It cites the use of Vinylite plastic as a possible substitute for shellac, but its high cost and limited supply will still hamper production. It presents the move undertaken by record makers like RCA-Victor and Columbia to resolve the situation including the collection of old records.

The article offers advice for woodworkers and craftspeople on how to finish wood. Particular focus is given to common terms used in regards to wood finishing including raking light, pigtail and breaking edges. Various types of pigments that can be added to shellac are also described including buttonlac, blond and garnet.

The article presents questions and answers related woodwork including how to remove wood discoloration or router burn, why shellac is applied before stain on wood, and is shellac as good as sealer.

Shellac is a common ingredient in cosmetics such as mascaras, lipsticks, nail polish, and hairsprays. As an emerging contact allergen in patients with eyelid dermatitis and contact cheilitis, it was added to the 2009-2010 North American Contact Dermatitis Group screening panel. Consideration of this allergen should be given with patients who present with allergic contact dermatitis in areas where shellac-containing substances were applied. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers helpful tips on working with translucent porcelain from handmodelling rolled slabs to the assembly of slip-cast forms. It suggests changing the way of working with translucent porcelain by throwing thicker pieces and carving them, abrading the surface by sandblasting or through the use of water and shellac. It also mentions techniques for slab building and tips for burnouts and armatures.

This article presents information on different finishes which can be added to woodwork. Before any finish is added, one has to understand which finishes will abide which additives, and that means dividing the finishes into categories. That division gives four groups: lacquer; shellac; water-based coatings, including water-based polyurethane; and oil-based coatings, including oil-based polyurethane, Danish oil and varnish. For each division of finishes, there are materials that can alter color, sheen, and drying time.

An introduction to the May 2019 issue is presented which includes articles on a workbench and mitersaw station, instructions for using Shellac resin and evaluation of a Tracksaw.

The article reports that price of shellac has fallen down in the U.S. due to devaluation of the Indian rupee in September 1949 and pressure on its exporters by the Indian government against its prices to cancel the effect of devaluation.

The article offers information on the government strategy to use free pounds in the business transactions after being discovered in black bourses in Great Britain. It explains that free pounds can be bought and sold in the free market during and after the World War being regulated by the government for the benefit of the country. It then mentions that the currency would be used to buy British goods including cotton manufacturers, shellac and other product in exports.

The article presents an update on the restoration of Leonardo Da Vinci's painting, "Last Supper" as of 1953. Commissioned to work on the 15th century painting is Italy's leading art restorer Professor Mauro Pelliccioli who began the restoration process in 1951. Pelliccioli notes that restoring Da Vinci's "Last Supper" involves scratching away years of ugly retouching by previous restorers before swabbing the original layer of paint with a clear shellac fixative. The restoration project is expected for completion by June 1953.

The article evaluates the shellac substitute Zinlac from William Zinsser & Co. Inc.

The article offers information on ingredients used in cosmestics and skin care products. Among the ingredients mentioned are slime from snail Helix asperga, hyaluronic acid, and carmine or cochineal red dye. It mentions that placental protein is utilized to draw moisture up to the top skin layers while silk powder is used as colouring agent.

The article discusses the rehabilitation of the top scratches of a cedar-lined trunk of a furniture. Topics include removing the shellac finish with a denatured alcohol, sanding the damaged areas, cleaning the sawdust by running a tack of cloth over the sanded area and using a high-quality bristle brush in applying the shellac.

The article discusses efforts by Iraqi artists to preserve Iraq's musical cultural heritage. It notes the importance of the maqam musical tradition based on poetry, shellac recordings of maqam songs, and damage to music recording archives in Iraq's government Center for Traditional Music during a 2003 war and its aftermath. The article mentions a proposal by ethnomusicologist Rolf Killius to establish a sound archive for traditional Iraqi music.

The article presents several techniques that can give wooden furniture classic looks. These includes the one-color distressing method which can give a unique take on colorblocking. It notes the wood stain method that can simulate shellac darkened from age. It mentions the dry-brushing painting method that works well with light-colored paint.

The article talks about working with figured hardwoods focusing on the challenges faced by wood workers during the course of the project. Topics include project preparation including ground works like sanding, applying aniline dye to raise grains, application of Linseed Oil, and usage of Shellac to seal the oil in the wood. The article notes that aniline dyes can be purchased at woodworking supply store Woodworkers Supply. Several photographs of the woodworking project has been included.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues, including "Wiping Varnish: The Only Finish You'll Ever Need," by Michael Pekovich in the March/April 2011 issue, "Used Machines Can Be a Steal," by Roland Johnson in the March/April 2011 issue, and "One Bench Plane Can Do It All," by Christian Becksvoort in the January/February 2011 issue.

The article focuses on the easy-to-use and fast drying finishes which are safe for toys and for their makers. Shellac is used in sealing the wood and followed by paste wax. It notes that the flood-on and wipe-off application of Zinsser SealCoat establishes the perfect primed base for paint. It points out that the acrylic can be fine by itself and can be shinier.

The article focuses on the use of polyurethane which is durable and water resistant has replaced shellac and varnish as a wood finish for introducing bubbles from brushes, crown molding, and coating hard-to reach surfaces.

The article talks about use of shellac, a natural resin secreted by lac bugs for preservation of cabinet and the wooden case of the phonograph.

The article offers information on the significance of shellac and wax in the woodworking industry. It mentions that polish helps retain both the color and the texture of the wood better than any other finishing materials and is very simple and quick to apply. It also notes that shellac acts as a barrier to hold up the wax and prevent it from soaking into the wood. Moreover, it discusses the process of applying wax and shellac in the wood.