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 Post subject: Prepared Shellac Life
PostPosted: Fri Mar 04, 2011 12:42 pm 
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How long will a prepared batch of shellac last in a covered jar? If I mix up a batch and use a bit of it, will it still be good in two or three weeks?

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2-3 wks...YES. It will. I've been working with (flake) shellac for years, and I use the 6 month rule.
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If it will dry hard on a piece of glass it's OK to use. I've used prepared shellac over a year old. Works great.
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It should last 6 months, quite easily. Lots of variables including the freshness of the flakes, the type of shellac and the wax content.
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