Shellac, history, production and source

[johnthomas]

I posted this in another thread but many people have asked about the finish on older Russian stocks. Shellac was a popular finish in the old days. For you that want old school, you may find this interesting.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shellac#Production

https://www.amazon.com/Dewaxed-Garnet-Shellac-Flakes-Ounce/dp/B00SXJVXE2