Simple Shellac and Wax Finish

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dmatriccino | Nov 04, 2008 | Comments 0
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The paneling and crown moulding you see in the pictures are pine. Both were bought from the home center, installed and sanded to 400-grit sandpaper.

Step Five: I then waxed the wood with a natural (beeswax) homemade was and buffed it up. No sweat.

The photo above is step one. After brushing the dust from the wood I applied a spit (a thin sealer) coat of orange shellac.

Materials Required:
- Amber (orange) or clear (white) Shellac
- Denatured alcohol
- Bristle Brush
- Glass or plastic container
- 320-grit silicon carbide paper
- Paste wax
- Paper towels

For more simple finishing tips from Joe L’Erario, take a look at his book, Wood Finishing Simplified.