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Well, I tried searching the archives here looking for shellac or seedlac suppliers that folks prefer, but haven't had much luck. I'm wondering what happened to the folks at Liberon/woodfinishsupply/shellac.net. Their toll-free number has been disconnected.

I need some superblonde, as well as kusmi #2 seedlac or maybe garnet lac or something that's hard and reddish brown. So far the only suppliers I've found are charging over twice what I paid for superblonde from Liberon a while back. Hoping I can find a good, reasonably priced source.

Any recommendations?

Best,

Michael

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Try Ron Hock. He is best known for his steel, but carries premium shellac flakes.MT (google)

Woodcraft is carrying both Hock and Liberon flakes. The Hock shellac is de-waxed, the Liberon (that I've seen) isn't; and, yeah, they're gonna cost a lot more ('round 20 bucks, or more per/lb.). CarltonM38833.5030555556

I just ordered some of Hock's orange shellac from Highland Hardware. I'll give it a try. Should probably work pretty well I hope for this mahogany guitar I'm building. The mahogany is nice, but very pale in color, hence my request for shellac with more of a reddish tint.

I'm still interested in finding a source for seedlac, though. Found one fellow on eBay selling Kusmi seedlac. I might give his a try if I can't find any anywhere else.

Best,

Michael

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Michael, look at Kremer Pigments in NYC. They sell top quality art supplies, shellac among them. I've been very pleased with the shellac and other products I bought from them. One warning, if you ever visit in person, leave the credit card at home.

This is the catalog page with shellac:
http://www.kremer-pigmente.de/englisch/chemic01.htm#naturalr esins

And the main English page:
http://www.kremer-pigmente.de/englisch/homee.htm

Michael, Behlen's here in the UK still have seedlac available. Stew Mac I believe sells Behlen's hide glue and may be able to tell you the Behlens importer. Or google Behlens.



Behlens seedlac

Colin

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Thanks for the tip, Colin. I googled 'behlen seedlac' and found that Japan Woodworker carries it.

Rlabbe, interesting site. I followed a link to this place. Looks like some interesting stuff. Pricey, though.

Best,

Michael

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I like shellac.net.

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http://www.patfosterguitars.com

Pat, not anymore...their 1800 number has been disconnected.
Tracy