How Shelac is made

[Doc Dan]

Here is a good video that shows how shelac is made and how it gets its name.

[Naperville]

Doh! I emailed that to my clique. The things we eat....

[RustyIron]

Thanks. That video has been in my YouTube suggestions, but I didn't watch it until just now. I like the Business Insider videos. Shellac intrigues me, but I've not used it on anything since I was a little kid. How do you think it would work out on wood scales for my next Mule?

[Doc Dan]

Thanks. That video has been in my YouTube suggestions, but I didn't watch it until just now. I like the Business Insider videos. Shellac intrigues me, but I've not used it on anything since I was a little kid. How do you think it would work out on wood scales for my next Mule?

I don't know if it is durable enough for a knife handle that would get used. It isn't like lacquer or polyurethane. Still, it would look really good.

[RustyIron]

I don't know if it is durable enough for a knife handle that would get used. It isn't like lacquer or polyurethane. Still, it would look really good.

I know! But it's so "old school" that it's hard to resist. Most of my wood projects are finished in natural finishes: linseed oil, tung oil, wax, old motor oil, or whatever else strikes my fancy at the time. So many materials and finishes, so little time...

[Doc Dan]

I don't know if it is durable enough for a knife handle that would get used. It isn't like lacquer or polyurethane. Still, it would look really good.

I know! But it's so "old school" that it's hard to resist. Most of my wood projects are finished in natural finishes: linseed oil, tung oil, wax, old motor oil, or whatever else strikes my fancy at the time. So many materials and finishes, so little time...

Well then, it doesn't get more natural than bug poop. I'd say go for it. It would look great.