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How do you spell shellac?
That is the correct spelling of the word "shellac" (referring to a varnish).The same spelling is used as a proper name by a band Shellac.
Are insects used in the making of shellac nail varnish?
Yes insects are used to make shellac nail varnish. Shellac comes from the female lac bug and is a type of resin.
What is the origin of shellac?
The female lac bug excretes a resinous substance to create coccoons. This resin is what is used to create shellac.
What was the shellac from 78 records used for during World War 2?
the shellac was used as paint for windows during a blackout so light could not be seen thru.
Why methanol is use in paints?
Actually, it's rarely used in paint, and if it is, it would be as a dryer. Methanol is, however, a basic ingredient used to cut shellac to proper weight for application. Shellac is not paint, though.
Is shellac used to coat m and m candy?
yes
Is shellac used to coat m n m candies?
YES
Is there a shellac recipe?
no there is not because shellac is created by a bug.
would shellac be appropriate on mid to late 1800s furniture?
Shellac is actually the technically appropriate finish to apply to 18th and 19th century furniture since this was the type of finish generally used originally, with shellac a new innovation at that time. In fact, it is not even always necessary to strip off the old shellac when refinishing, depending on the condition.
When did shellac records come out?
Production of Shellac records started in 1898
What is the resin shellac used for?
Resin shellac is marketed in the form of amber flakes and is made from secretions of the lac insect. Resin shellac is a natural thermoplastic that is soft and flows under pressure when heated but rigid at room temperature. It is an ingredient in products such as abrasives and sealing wax.
What is a type of resin used to make gramophone records before the advent of vinyl?
shellac
