Shellac

Philip Jamison mortier9 at hotmail.com
Sat Apr 28 05:57:16 MDT 2007


Regarding the durabillity of shellac on piano plates, etc.: If you'll look 
at a 19th-century piano plate or finish, you'll be able to judge how durable 
this finish is. It turns slightly golden in tone over the years, but not 
brown like varnish. It does not form that "alligator" texture. Water won't 
harm it so long as you wipe it off. It can be repaired easily with French 
polishing or additional coats. It adhears to almost any finish and does not 
peel loose, and it's quite hard and durable. You can spray, brush or rub it 
on, and it dries quickly. Nice stuff.

Philip Jamison
West CHester, PA

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