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product_id: 57540485
title: "De-Waxed Super Blonde Shellac Flakes 1 lb. (16 oz.)"
brand: "old world shellac"
price: "€ 64.02"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Old World Shellac"
url: https://www.desertcart.ie/products/57540485-de-waxed-super-blonde-shellac-flakes-1-lb-16-oz
store_origin: IE
region: Ireland
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# Enhances character Premium wood finish Versatile sealer De-Waxed Super Blonde Shellac Flakes 1 lb. (16 oz.)

**Brand:** old world shellac
**Price:** € 64.02
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ✨ Unleash Your Inner Artisan with De-Waxed Shellac Flakes!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** De-Waxed Super Blonde Shellac Flakes 1 lb. (16 oz.) by old world shellac
- **How much does it cost?** € 64.02 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/57540485-de-waxed-super-blonde-shellac-flakes-1-lb-16-oz)

## Best For

- old world shellac enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted old world shellac brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Depth & Dimension:** Adds depth and enhances chatoyance for stunning visuals.
- • **Seamless Adhesion:** Use between finishes for flawless results.
- • **Elevate Your Craft:** Transform your woodworking projects with a premium finish.
- • **French Polish Mastery:** Achieve that coveted French polish finish effortlessly.
- • **Versatile Application:** Perfect for fine wood finishing, antique repair, and sealing.

## Overview

De-Waxed Super Blonde Shellac Flakes are premium, versatile flakes designed for wood finishing and sealing. Weighing 13.6 ounces and packaged in a convenient size, these flakes are perfect for enhancing the beauty of your woodworking projects, ensuring seamless adhesion between finishes, and achieving a stunning French polish look.

## Description

Highest quality de-waxed super blonde shellac flakes. For use in fine wood finishing, antique repair, and as a sealer. Use between other finishes to ensure adhesion. Adds depth to character and enhances chatoyance. Used for french polish finishes. Blocks pitch and odors when used as a sealer. Popular finish for guitars and other musical instruments. Dissolves in denatured alcohol. Grind before use to expedite dissolving or if blocked. If shipped when temperatures are above 90 degrees F, blocking may occur. Product properties are not affected by this.

Review: My favorite wood finish! - What's not to love about shellac? It leaves a beautiful finish, it's easy to use, it goes on and over anything, and it's non-toxic! I often do my french polishing at the coffee table while watching a show since there's no toxic or foul odors, just a faint, sweet ethanol smell. It can be dyed, or can be purchased in different shades to get just the tone you need. I prefer to buy these flakes since they last forever and I can mix up just enough to finish a couple projects. Just recently I finished two electric guitars, a combination wine rack/side table, and a bassinet for my son. These flakes mixed up into a finish that's as good as any I've used. They can be a little pricey up front buying by the pound, but you're getting a LOT of finish and this could last the average hobby woodworker years. The per-project cost ends up being very minimal. Unless I have a good reason to use something else (like urethane in more heavy duty or outdoor applications) every project I do gets at least a little shellac.
Review: High Quality Shellac Flakes - High quality pure shellac flakes, very clean with no foreign material. Dissolves well at multiple cuts. I use Everclear to dissolve for food grade usage (expensive), and then denatured alcohol for projects where no food contact is expected (cheaper). The finish is near clear with a very faint yellow tint that goes well with more modern designs where reddish tint might not be ideal, it brings out the grain well and builds a durable finish. It can be sanded 240 grit or higher to give a super smooth finish, and can be highly polished. I really like the flexibility to control my own cut, over the store bought pre-dissolved shellacs. I also no longer have to worry about getting an old can of store bought that I have to throw away, it is always fresh. In the photo you can see 4 coats of 1.5 lb cut shellac on a basic plywood beside cantilever table I built, the plywood starting color was similar to baltic birch. I highly recommend these flakes.

## Features

- Premium de-waxed shellac flakes for use as a wood finish or sealer
- For use in fine wood finishing, antique repair, and as a sealer.
- Use between other finishes to ensure adhesion.
- Adds depth to character and enhances chatoyance.
- Used for french polish finishes.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Manufacturer | Old World Shellac LLC |
| Item Weight | 13.6 ounces |
| Package Dimensions | 10 x 6 x 3.2 inches |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |

## Images

![De-Waxed Super Blonde Shellac Flakes 1 lb. (16 oz.) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71I82BivksL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How does this come out if one uses 99.5% isopryl alcohol to cut it, instead of denatured alcohol (which i am restricted from buying in ca)?**
A: The danger in shellac is water.  The less, the better.  Water clouds shellac and makes it whitish.  Any solvent that doesn't evaporate too quickly or too slowly will work.  High evaporative (like acetone) makes a better remover than applier.  Methanol evaporates quickly, but slowly enough to make it the standard.  Fumes be toxic tho.  I used a 95% ethanol denatured alcohol because I was in an enclosed space.  It worked great.  I've seen 200-proof SB40 denatured here.  Very low water ISO, such as you mention, would work pretty well.  You actually have a bit more time to work the shellac around.  Let it dry and cure longer.  ISO fumes can be harmful, but not nearly as acutely toxic as methanol.  You can get light-headed from ISO, but the metabolite of ISO in the body is acetone, much less harmful than the metabolite of Methanol--formaldehyde--which your body then metabolizes to formic acid---which is bad-Bad-and BAD. 
I hate methanol--1/3oz will blind you--1oz may kill you.  Seek immediate medical attention if you ingest it.
ISO sucks water out of humid air too, so tightly seal your shellac solution and don't make much beforehand.  Shellac is best stored as flakes in a sealed bag.

**Q: How many pints will this make?**
A: It varies based on how concentrated the shellac is in solution, called the 'cut'. 16 oz. of flakes will make 8 pints of 1 lb. cut and 4 pints of 2 lb. cut. A 1lb. cut is a ratio of 1lb. of flakes in 1 gallon solution.

**Q: What's the difference between the blonde, super blonde and garnet?  Thanks-**
A: Color, simply put.  The super-blonde that I purchased is honey-colored in solution with alcohol.  When applied to pine, as in my case, it is quite hard to see that you've put any on, at first.  It's more of a sheen than color.
Blonde shellac will give you that honey color on the wood or complement a darker wood like walnut.
Amber moves into orange-y tones and adds warmth.
Garnet is deep orange/reddish.  Great for antique-effect.
The more layers applied, the more the color approaches that of the shellac flakes.

**Q: Is this shellac 100% exudate from the female indian lac bug? Or is it a mixture with any synthetic ingredients?**
A: package does not list any additives ,package  reads premium de waxed shellac flakes , bar code label de waxed super blonde shellac flakes 16oz new, imported from India. never had issue issue using it as a sealer before finishing or using is  as a finish by itself . prefer to mix my own as its safe for toys . premixed from stores has additives for shelf life and you never know how fresh stock is.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My favorite wood finish!
*by V***R on May 16, 2025*

What's not to love about shellac? It leaves a beautiful finish, it's easy to use, it goes on and over anything, and it's non-toxic! I often do my french polishing at the coffee table while watching a show since there's no toxic or foul odors, just a faint, sweet ethanol smell. It can be dyed, or can be purchased in different shades to get just the tone you need. I prefer to buy these flakes since they last forever and I can mix up just enough to finish a couple projects. Just recently I finished two electric guitars, a combination wine rack/side table, and a bassinet for my son. These flakes mixed up into a finish that's as good as any I've used. They can be a little pricey up front buying by the pound, but you're getting a LOT of finish and this could last the average hobby woodworker years. The per-project cost ends up being very minimal. Unless I have a good reason to use something else (like urethane in more heavy duty or outdoor applications) every project I do gets at least a little shellac.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ High Quality Shellac Flakes
*by M***S on November 10, 2021*

High quality pure shellac flakes, very clean with no foreign material. Dissolves well at multiple cuts. I use Everclear to dissolve for food grade usage (expensive), and then denatured alcohol for projects where no food contact is expected (cheaper). The finish is near clear with a very faint yellow tint that goes well with more modern designs where reddish tint might not be ideal, it brings out the grain well and builds a durable finish. It can be sanded 240 grit or higher to give a super smooth finish, and can be highly polished. I really like the flexibility to control my own cut, over the store bought pre-dissolved shellacs. I also no longer have to worry about getting an old can of store bought that I have to throw away, it is always fresh. In the photo you can see 4 coats of 1.5 lb cut shellac on a basic plywood beside cantilever table I built, the plywood starting color was similar to baltic birch. I highly recommend these flakes.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful product
*by S***B on July 21, 2025*

Outstanding product that has lasted many years. I use primarily on old singer sewing machine cabinets, and has been great to work with. Learned the french polishing technique and the finish is simple beautiful

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*Last updated: 2026-03-08*