How to Cut Shellac

Cutting a 2 lb. Cut to a 1 lb. Cut

• 1

  Measure 8 oz. of premixed 2 lb. cut shellac into a measuring cup and pour it into a quart jar.

• 2

  Measure 5.3 oz. of denatured alcohol in a measuring cup. Pour the alcohol into the quart jar.

• 3

  Screw the lid on tightly and shake the jar to thoroughly mix the items. The ratio for changing a 2 lb. cut to a 1 lb. cut of shellac is one part shellac and 2/3 of 1 part denatured alcohol.

Cutting a 3 lb. Cut to a 1 lb. Cut

• 4

  Pour premixed 3 lb. cut shellac into a measuring cup. Measure 8 oz. and pour it into a quart jar.

• 5

  Measure 12 oz. of denatured alcohol in a measuring cup and pour it in the jar.

• 6

  Screw the lid on tightly and shake it to mix the ingredients. The ratio for changing a 3 lb. cut to a 1 lb. cut of shellac is one part shellac to 1.5 parts of denatured alcohol.

Cutting a 4 lb. Cut to a 1 lb. Cut

• 7

  Measure 8 oz. of premixed 4 lb. cut shellac and pour it in a quart jar.

• 8

  Measure 16 oz. of denatured alcohol and pour it into the jar.

• 9

  Screw the jar lid on tightly and shake to mix the ingredients thoroughly. The ratio to cut a 4 lb. cut into a 1 lb. cut of shellac is one part shellac to two parts denatured alcohol.