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Shellac Flakes & Liquid Shellac for High-Quality Wood Surfaces

Shellac is one of the most popular natural resins for traditional wood finishing, furniture restoration, and classic shellac polishing. Whether as dry shellac flakes for individual mixing or as ready-to-use liquid shellac. Shellac provides brilliant surfaces with a natural shine and is also used as a protective topcoat for gold leaf and gilding.

Shellac lemon, free of resin and wax

Shellac is a resinous substance that is secreted by an insect – the enamel shield louse. It accumulates on the branches of trees. Found mainly in south and south east Asia, particularly in India and Thailand, shellac was manufactured formerly in large quantities. The annual output amounted to about 50,000 tons. In order to harvest a kilogram of shellac, one needs about 300,000 enamel shield lice. For the gilder, shellac is mainly used as a protective coating. The use of shellac is restricted to the painting technique. Shellac is only usable for inside. 1 part by weight Shellac to 4 or 5 parts of weight Alcohol Combine the ingredients in a container with a tightly fitting lid. Soak the shellac flakes in about half of the total alcohol to be used for 24 hours or longer. Stir occasionally and when dissolved add the balance of the alcohol. After the shellac is fully dissolved, it should be strained through a fine mesh cloth to remove impurities. Store in a cool and dark place.

€60.10

Shellac orange, free of resin and wax

Shellac is a resinous substance that is secreted by an insect – the enamel shield louse. It accumulates on the branches of trees. Found mainly in south and south east Asia, particularly in India and Thailand, shellac was manufactured formerly in large quantities. The annual output amounted to about 50,000 tons. In order to harvest a kilogram of shellac, one needs about 300,000 enamel shield lice. For the gilder, shellac is mainly used as a protective coating. The use of shellac is restricted to the painting technique. Shellac is only usable for inside. 1 part by weight Shellac to 4 or 5 parts of weight Alcohol Combine the ingredients in a container with a tightly fitting lid. Soak the shellac flakes in about half of the total alcohol to be used for 24 hours or longer. Stir occasionally and when dissolved add the balance of the alcohol. After the shellac is fully dissolved, it should be strained through a fine mesh cloth to remove impurities. Store in a cool and dark place.

€67.47

Shellac ruby free of resin and wax

Shellac is a resinous substance that is secreted by an insect – the enamel shield louse. It accumulates on the branches of trees. Found mainly in south and south east Asia, particularly in India and Thailand, shellac was manufactured formerly in large quantities. The annual output amounted to about 50,000 tons. In order to harvest a kilogram of shellac, one needs about 300,000 enamel shield lice. For the gilder, shellac is mainly used as a protective coating. The use of shellac is restricted to the painting technique. Shellac is only usable for inside. 1 part by weight Shellac to 4 or 5 parts of weight Alcohol Combine the ingredients in a container with a tightly fitting lid. Soak the shellac flakes in about half of the total alcohol to be used for 24 hours or longer. Stir occasionally and when dissolved add the balance of the alcohol. After the shellac is fully dissolved, it should be strained through a fine mesh cloth to remove impurities. Store in a cool and dark place.

€53.73

Shellac sun extra light, free of resin an wax

Shellac is a resinous substance that is secreted by an insect – the enamel shield louse. It accumulates on the branches of trees. Found mainly in south and south east Asia, particularly in India and Thailand, shellac was manufactured formerly in large quantities. The annual output amounted to about 50,000 tons. In order to harvest a kilogram of shellac, one needs about 300,000 enamel shield lice. For the gilder, shellac is mainly used as a protective coating. The use of shellac is restricted to the painting technique. Shellac is only usable for inside. 1 part by weight Shellac to 4 or 5 parts of weight Alcohol Combine the ingredients in a container with a tightly fitting lid. Soak the shellac flakes in about half of the total alcohol to be used for 24 hours or longer. Stir occasionally and when dissolved add the balance of the alcohol. After the shellac is fully dissolved, it should be strained through a fine mesh cloth to remove impurities. Store in a cool and dark place.

€64.26

Shellac white clearly, soluble, free of resin and wax

Shellac is a resinous substance that is secreted by an insect – the enamel shield louse. It accumulates on the branches of trees. Found mainly in south and south east Asia, particularly in India and Thailand, shellac was manufactured formerly in large quantities. The annual output amounted to about 50,000 tons. In order to harvest a kilogram of shellac, one needs about 300,000 enamel shield lice. For the gilder, shellac is mainly used as a protective coating. The use of shellac is restricted to the painting technique. Shellac is only usable for inside. 1 part by weight Shellac to 4 or 5 parts of weight Alcohol Combine the ingredients in a container with a tightly fitting lid. Soak the shellac flakes in about half of the total alcohol to be used for 24 hours or longer. Stir occasionally and when dissolved add the balance of the alcohol. After the shellac is fully dissolved, it should be strained through a fine mesh cloth to remove impurities. Store in a cool and dark place.

€51.17

Shellac, #1021 lemon, contains wax

Shellac is a resinous substance that is secreted by an insect – the enamel shield louse. It accumulates on the branches of trees. Found mainly in south and south east Asia, particularly in India and Thailand, shellac was manufactured formerly in large quantities. The annual output amounted to about 50,000 tons. In order to harvest a kilogram of shellac, one needs about 300,000 enamel shield lice. For the gilder, shellac is mainly used as a protective coating. The use of shellac is restricted to the painting technique. Shellac is only usable for inside. 1 part by weight Shellac to 4 or 5 parts of weight Alcohol Combine the ingredients in a container with a tightly fitting lid. Soak the shellac flakes in about half of the total alcohol to be used for 24 hours or longer. Stir occasionally and when dissolved add the balance of the alcohol. After the shellac is fully dissolved, it should be strained through a fine mesh cloth to remove impurities. Store in a cool and dark place.

€51.23

Shellac, Indian quality, No. 465 orange contains wax

Shellac is a resinous substance that is secreted by an insect – the enamel shield louse. It accumulates on the branches of trees. Found mainly in south and south east Asia, particularly in India and Thailand, shellac was manufactured formerly in large quantities. The annual output amounted to about 50,000 tons. In order to harvest a kilogram of shellac, one needs about 300,000 enamel shield lice. For the gilder, shellac is mainly used as a protective coating. The use of shellac is restricted to the painting technique. Shellac is only usable for inside. 1 part by weight Shellac to 4 or 5 parts of weight Alcohol Combine the ingredients in a container with a tightly fitting lid. Soak the shellac flakes in about half of the total alcohol to be used for 24 hours or longer. Stir occasionally and when dissolved add the balance of the alcohol. After the shellac is fully dissolved, it should be strained through a fine mesh cloth to remove impurities. Store in a cool and dark place.

€51.23

What is Shellac?

Shellac is a natural spirit varnish obtained from the resinous secretions of the lac insect (Kerria lacca). The purified natural resin is processed into flakes and dissolved in pure ethanol. This creates a high-quality wood varnish with a traditional appearance and excellent polishing properties.

Shellac Flakes

Shellac flakes are ideal for individually mixing polishes and varnishes. By mixing with alcohol, the desired concentration can be adjusted flexibly.

Advantages of Shellac Flakes

Highly pure and available in various versions
Can be mixed individually
Ideal for restoration and furniture making
Perfect for classic shellac polishing
Long shelf life when stored dry

Liquid Shellac

Liquid shellac is already premixed and ready to use immediately. It is ideal for fast and even application with a brush or polishing pad.

Advantages of Liquid Shellac

Ready to use immediately
Even application
Fast drying
Easy to process

Shellac Colors & Variants

In our range you will find high-quality shellacs as dry flakes as well as ready-to-use liquid shellac in various colors and versions.

Dry Shellac

Our shellac flakes are particularly suitable for traditional polishes, restoration work, and high-quality wood surfaces.

Available Variants

Shellac #1021 Lemon fine, wax-containing
Indian Shellac No. 465 Lemon Orange, wax-containing
Shellac Lemon, wax-free
Shellac Orange, wax-free
Shellac Ruby, wax-free
Shellac Sun Extra Light BLM, wax-free
Shellac White bleached, wax-free

Applications

Protective varnish for gold leaf and metal surfaces
Gilding and restoration
Wood finishing
French shellac polishing

Liquid Shellac

Our liquid shellac is already dissolved in alcohol and ready for immediate use.

Available Variants

Liquid shellac colorless transparent
Liquid shellac gold orange No. 440
Liquid shellac Lemon No. 17
Liquid shellac No. 10 decolorized

Typical Applications

Application with brush or pad
Restoration work
Primers and sealers
Protective wood surfaces
Traditional polishes
Topcoat varnish for gold leaf and gilding

All variants impress with high transparency, natural color effect, and a warm shine that beautifully enhances the wood grain.

How to Apply Shellac Correctly

Classic shellac polishing is built up in several layers:

Priming and pore filling
Application of several top coats
Polishing to the desired gloss level
Alternatively, shellac can also be applied simply with a brush.

Tips for Processing

Store shellac flakes dry and cool
Only mix with pure ethanol
Apply thin coats evenly
Allow sufficient drying times
Use high-quality brushes and polishing pads

Buy Shellac for Restoration & Wood Finishing

Whether classic flake shellac or ready-to-use liquid shellac, with us you will find high-quality products for professional wood surfaces, restoration, and traditional polishes.