Blonde shellac flakes are the most economical of the lighter shellac colors. While super blonde and platina impart less amber-shift, blonde shellac is generally quite light.

• For use in fine wood finishing, antique repair, and as a sealer. Use between other finishes to ensure adhesion.

• Adds depth to character and enhances chatoyance.

• Used for french polish finishes.

• Blocks pitch and odors when used as a sealer.

• Popular finish for guitars and other musical instruments.

Garnet shellac flakes impart a deep ruby/orange color.

• Commonly used to add depth to the colors of already dark woods such as mahogany or walnut, or to give cherry an aged look.

• Garnet is generally the most economical de-waxed shellac color.

• While all shellac should be filtered after mixing and before use, this step is important for garnet applications.

• Adds depth to character and enhances chatoyance.

• Used for french polish finishes

Super blonde shellac flakes are the most popular and versatile of the lighter shellac colors. Super blonde is used widely as a furniture finish, in antique furniture restoration, and as a finish for musical instruments.

• Super blonde imparts less amber color than its blonde counterpart.

• Adds depth to character and enhances chatoyance.

• Ensures adhesion between other finishes.

• Commonly used for french polish finishes.

Platina shellac flakes are the lightest shellac variety generally available (bleached shellac, usually sold as a powder imparts the least color, however).

• These platina shellac flakes are the highest quality shellac flakes produced.

• Platina shellac flakes are generally used for projects where very little color is desired, and will keep lighter woods closer to white than blonde, though a very slight, shift toward amber can be expected.

• For use in fine wood finishing, antique repair, and as a sealer.

• Adds depth to character and enhances chatoyance.

These orange shellac flakes are the highest quality of shellac produced.

Often used in combination with super blonde or blonde shellac in antique restoration, orange shellac flakes add warmth and rich color to plainer woods, such as maple.

• For use in fine wood finishing, antique repair, and as a sealer. Use between other finishes to ensure adhesion.

• Adds depth to character and enhances chatoyance.

• Used for french polish finishes.

• Blocks pitch and odors when used as a sealer.

• Popular finish for guitars and other musical instruments.