Shellac and French Polishing - An Introduction With Eddie O'Donnell

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  • čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
  • In this video Eddie O'Donnell takes a practical look at Shellac. He explains and demonstrates the different kinds of shellac, the alcohol used to dissolve it and methods of application. Than after practical demonstrations of how to mix, wipe-on, or brush shellac Eddie gives hands-on practical instruction on how to create that ultimate of all finishes - French Polish. Eddie goes through , explains, and demonstrates each and every step of the process in a easy to follow and practical way. This is a great video for beginners trying to learn finishing and for more advanced people who want to up their game.
    Intro about Shellac 00:30
    What is Canned Shellac: 02:30
    What is Flake Shellac: 03:18
    How To Measure a lb Cut: 09:57
    Applying with a Rag: 14:44
    Applying with a Brush: 17:59
    French Polishing: 26:37

Komentáře • 23

  • @shoujiki999
    @shoujiki999 Před 27 dny

    I have no real big interest in wood or wood finishing, but I sat through this entire video and enjoyed every second of it. Great teacher!

  • @LateNightSummerRain
    @LateNightSummerRain Před 20 dny

    This is very informative! Many thanks! ❤

  • @bfac8039
    @bfac8039 Před 3 lety +5

    Thank you Eddie O'Donnell, I have looked into and tried shellac many times over the years. Personally, I made all the mistakes, and learned a lot.
    From old Flakes...to too fat cut and cheap alcohol. You really are helping by teaching us.
    Excellent video ...thank you very much for taking the time. ( I just ordered from your site for the first time, and will order more later! )

  • @brucemeller2794
    @brucemeller2794 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for the instruction about pumice. My French Polishing teacher didn’t go there so I’ve had to do it the slow way.

  • @YarrHarr11
    @YarrHarr11 Před 10 měsíci

    Thank you, a great overview of using shellac, lots of great info here!

  • @sethwarner2540
    @sethwarner2540 Před rokem +1

    What is flashing off? Drying quickly? what is water pop?

  • @johnokeefe9983
    @johnokeefe9983 Před 3 lety

    Excellent video on shellac, how to mix, how to use.

  • @ParedonesAmarillosNO
    @ParedonesAmarillosNO Před rokem

    fantastic!!! i am on my way! thank you for the inspriration

  • @thomasgronek6469
    @thomasgronek6469 Před 11 měsíci

    When are you going to show us how to do a French polish? You covered everything BUT the information we were looking for

  • @artswri
    @artswri Před rokem

    If you must put little text notes on the screen, please leave them on for a much longer time. They are too fast to read especially when working along with the video. Thanks for a nice presentation, lots of great info.

  • @coppulor6500
    @coppulor6500 Před 10 měsíci

    great info thank you!!

  • @RegusPitts
    @RegusPitts Před 2 lety

    Hi Eddie, great video, I’ve learned a lot as I’m just learning how to French polish. I have a question that I hope you could help me with and that is how do you go about grain filling the ends and sides of the boards as this is not shown how to do, only bigger areas?

  • @dominaspina
    @dominaspina Před rokem

    How long does the dissolved shellac last? Are there any special storage concerns for it?
    Thanks for the video!

  • @michaelchambers6180
    @michaelchambers6180 Před rokem +1

    put the alcohol and the flakes in a blender no?

  • @Rotary_Phone
    @Rotary_Phone Před rokem

    I know the guy that invented Shellac in the early 1990's. His name is Larry Shellac. Of course, he named his product after himself. Larry still hand makes all of the world's supply of shellac in small batches in the crafts room at the nut house.

    • @Rotary_Phone
      @Rotary_Phone Před rokem

      I must contest these "fun facts" notations in the video. As I stated above, my good friend Larry Shellac invented Shellac. It's a product he invented. It is not a natural product.

    • @wendybond2848
      @wendybond2848 Před rokem +2

      Shellac was used in the 1800’s, it wasn’t invented in the 90’s sorry.

    • @frankdrebin2343
      @frankdrebin2343 Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@Rotary_Phone Shellac comes from the secretions of a bug found in India. Your friend's invention is not the same thing (though I doubt the idea that you would have a friend).

    • @thomasgronek6469
      @thomasgronek6469 Před 11 měsíci

      @@Rotary_Phonereally? How did one use it in 1880? “My friend invited shellac. Hahahaha, yeah, and Al Gore invented the internet.

  • @kurikokaleidoscope
    @kurikokaleidoscope Před 3 lety

    Great channel and content. A pleasure to subscribe 💋💋

  • @glytch5
    @glytch5 Před 3 lety

    why is a can of shellac over 700 g/l voc if its just alcohol and bug droppings?

  • @dizzyallday920
    @dizzyallday920 Před 6 měsíci

    44min of waffle. This should be a 3min video.