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   Paul_Snyder | Jan 27, 2004 04:33am | #1

   Seedlac is just unrefined shellac. After the branches with the Lac bugs are broken off the trees, the sticklac is crushed, sieved, and washed. What's left is the raw shellac; seedlac.

   To use seedlac, just dissolve it in alcohol like any other shellac using the proportions needed to get the cut you want. Once dissolved, filter the shellac through cheese cloth or a coffee filter to remove the residue. If you want to remove the wax, let the dissolved shellac sit in a jar for about a week and then decant the clear liquid from the top of the jar.

   Paul

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   Biscardi | Jan 27, 2004 08:56pm | #4

   Seedlac over walnut is gorgeous. You do have to go through the above drill. It gives a lovely amber tint- very period. Try it on some scrap. If you use linseed oil  first it is even more impressive.

   Frank

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   jazzdogg | Jan 27, 2004 09:09am | #2

   Can't you plant it in your garden and grow your own shellac trees?

   Sorry - couldn't resist the pun.

   Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, you're right.
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   JeffKurtz | Jan 27, 2004 05:32pm | #3

   Plant it....... ha-ha.  Very punny.  Actually, I love it!

   Jeff