Bulls Eye® Shellac-Clear
A traditional, quick-drying finish that is ideal for antiques and fine furniture.
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GRP17630_2
Trusted by generations of woodworkers, shellac is a traditional, quick-drying finish that is ideal for antiques and fine furniture. It is durable, non-yellowing and imparts a warm glow to all wood surfaces. Also works great for sealing wood, knots and drywall prior to applying paint. All-natural and non-toxic, this shellac is safe for use with children's toys. Blocks all odors.
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Great but don't put in Sun!
I've been using this (spraying) for years. Recently I made 3 nice humidors and decided to roll them out on a nice sunny day to install the hinges. They had been sitting for a couple days in my shop. Soon as the hit the sun, bubbles started forming (think water blisters). I had to strip and just now refinishing. I found out they don't completely dry for days, so don't put in direct sunlight unless you want to start over.
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I use the shellac sanding sealer under water based urethane to avoid raising the grain excessively, and to avoid resanding
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Shellac is a great Sealer
Brush on Shellac is a great sealer for application over a paint or stain that is not drying after 3 days.
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Great for guitar touch ups too!
Back in the 1950's they were gluing pick-guards down onto the bare wood surface on the guitar soundboards (tops), unfortunately overtime this resulted in cracks in that area due to the shrinkage of the pick-guard material and underlying stress on the top. I removed the pick-guard and used Bulls Eye shellac to seal and build the area of the bare wood and eventually replaced the pick-guard after also repairing the cracks and this shellac worked great for a few minor touch-ups around the sound hole. Great stuff, still plenty for future projects and my 1957 Gibson acoustic guitar plays better than ever.
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The problem with online ordering...
Zinzer Shellac has a shelf life of 3 years. Each can is labeled with a production number that includes date of creation. So far, so good.
To my dismay, the can sent to me has already used half of its shelf life. So, I either use it or loose it... which will probably be the case for some of the can, as I use this product on small projects every once in a while.
To my dismay, the can sent to me has already used half of its shelf life. So, I either use it or loose it... which will probably be the case for some of the can, as I use this product on small projects every once in a while.
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I use this product all the time, it drys super fast, I can put on 2 - 4 coats a day depending on temp. Need mineral spirits to clean up and steel wool between coats.
Dean Garrison D
on Nov 29, 2017
want to try it, never used it
sean w
on Jun 1, 2017
I use this product all the time, it drys super fast, I can put on 2 - 4 coats a day depending on temp. Need mineral spirits to clean up and steel wool between coats.
Dean Garrison D
on Nov 29, 2017
Needed small quantity for minor repair.
David W
on Sep 11, 2017
What is the cut level of the clear shellac?
BEST ANSWER: According to Rust-O-Leum / Zinsser, Bulls Eye Shellac (clear & amber) is a 3 lb cut.
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- Mark M on Jan 4, 2020
Would it give a matte finish over water based paint on walls?
can I use this on bamboo to protect? and how often do I use it.?
BEST ANSWER: This would depend on what your project is. A piece of furniture or small box would take a few coats.
If the project is a cutting board or something that can get wet, then I would butcher block oil.
If the project is a cutting board or something that can get wet, then I would butcher block oil.
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- Rick H Staff on Apr 23, 2015
why did my atomic red ceder turn milky on the second coat ?
BEST ANSWER: Did you add water or use a wet brush (was he the brush with water)? Shellac dissolves in alcohol, water makes it cloudy. Wash the brush with alcohol, or just let it dry wrapped in paper so it keeps it's form. Let it sit in the next batch of shellac for a short while and it becomes soft again. Anyway you may be able to fix the cloudy coat by brushing on straight alcohol (denatured), that will dissolve the finish and may remove the cloudiness.
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- Gerd K on Dec 2, 2015
- Purchased on Dec 31, 2014
is this product food safe for a countertop?
BEST ANSWER: Once it thoroughly dries...about a week to be sure all of the alcohol solvent is gone...it would be food safe. In fact...if you've ever eaten the shiny chocolate candies like malted milk balls or chocolate covered raisins, you've eaten shellac, so you won't contaminate your food if it touches the countertop. The problem would really be that it is not a very durable coating for countertop application. It will eventually start to chip and bubble and look blotchy.
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- STEVE F on Dec 9, 2015
- Purchased on Mar 5, 2015
When using denatured alcohol to thin the shellac, what is the ratio of DA to shellac?
BEST ANSWER: I would thin to a 2 lb. cut (2 parts denatured alcohol, 5 parts shellac). This would be a good starting point.
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- Dave G Staff on May 20, 2020
Can you wash this in dishwater without taking the finish off?
BEST ANSWER: Shellac can handle small amounts of warm soapy water, but I would avoid putting any shellac or varnish for that matter into a dishwasher. The long lasting heat and humidity will cause the wood fibers to swell and cause the finish to fail.
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- Chris P on Apr 19, 2020
- Purchased on May 17, 2018
Can it be used for outside furniture?
BEST ANSWER: No it's not good at all as an outdoor finish.
Oil based finish or Varnish
Oil based finish or Varnish
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- Bret L on Mar 28, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 3, 2018
Can shellac be applied with spray gun?
BEST ANSWER: Shellac should be thinned with denatured alcohol.
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- David Staff on Jul 14, 2017
Is the Bull’s Eye shellac good indefinitely?
BEST ANSWER: Shelf life for the Shellac is approx. 3 years, the Zinssers Sealcoat may last up to 5 years.
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- Dave G Staff on Jun 4, 2020
I painted a wooden box with craft paint. Can I use this to seal it? Does its’ smell last?
BEST ANSWER: Hi, only if you used an oil base paint. Otherwise the paint will dissolve and mix with the shellac. Also, the smell will take a few days to go away
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- Robert Driscoll J on Mar 2, 2020
- Purchased on Jul 7, 2018
What is the ideal weather temperature for use of this product?
BEST ANSWER: In my experience with shellacs, the lowest temp to achieve quick-drying is 75 F. Given the humidity of your region, this has an effect on drying time- this is not to say you won't get excellent results with applying
it when it's cooler, it'll just flow better onto your material when it's warm.
it when it's cooler, it'll just flow better onto your material when it's warm.
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- Race on Oct 2, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 9, 2016
Has anyone used this alone on pine? How does it work?
BEST ANSWER: It is a great sealer. Several coats are used. It leaves pine shiney with a slight amber color when used alone.
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- BILL S on Feb 2, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 1, 2016
I used a gloss polyurethane on some rosewood, and the finish is till tacky after three days. Is the use of shellac over this an option to seal it all up?
BEST ANSWER: Yes, that is a very similar use that I had. I applied a thick coat of dark walnut stain over gold paint to give a bronze look. The stain did not dry after 3 days. I brushed on the shellac and the surface was dry to the touch in 2 hours.
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- Jeff on Feb 20, 2017
- Purchased on Jan 29, 2017
Can I use this shillac over painted wood?
BEST ANSWER: if you rough up the surface with sandpaper you can, but that's not really its intended purpose. It's primarily used as a sealer on bare wood or mdf before you paint.
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- James A on Jul 3, 2016
- Purchased on Dec 18, 2014
Is this shellac food grade? Can I use it on a wood rolling pin that I will use on food?
BEST ANSWER: I don't think shellac (or any film building finish for that matter) is suited for a rolling pin. I'd leave it unfinished, or at most rub it down with some mineral oil. That can be repeated as needed, and is perfectly food save.
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- Gerd K on Jul 7, 2015
- Purchased on Jan 2, 2015
can I use this kind of shellac to hardener ballet slippers ?
BEST ANSWER: Dewaxed shellac is pretty much the same no matter where you get it, the two main differences are color and the amount of alcohol into which it is dissolved - the alcohol evaporates away, leaving the pure shellac behind, so I assume this would need to be cut with multiple layers. As I understand it, dance wear stores sell shellac for this purpose. I would contact the Dancewear Center in Kirkland, Washington, and ask for Patrice or Marv. Ballet slippers are their primary business.
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- Paul M on Jun 11, 2015
- Purchased on Mar 3, 2015
Can I use shellac to attach photographs to slate?
BEST ANSWER: i wouldn't do it without testing first. seems like you might need to call a orofessional art framer, they know of better adhesives.
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- James A on Jun 4, 2015
- Purchased on Dec 18, 2014
why is the clear shellac not recommended for use under polyurethane? I have used it on a table top and am concerned on what to use as a top coat.
Can I use this on Resin? Crystal Clear or other smooth-on products?
Can you use shellac on the finished cabinet to seal out odor?
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