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1. 
   ChipTam | Dec 02, 2006 04:42pm | #1

   You used to be able to get it through Garrett-Wade.  Is this company still in business?  Haven't received a catalog in quite a while.  You might also want to try Woodcraft.

   Chip Tam

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   SteveSchoene | Dec 02, 2006 07:32pm | #3

   Garrett Wade still appears to be in business, but out of Ohio instead of NYC.  It shows seedlac not buttonlac. http://www.garrettwade.com  Woodworkers Supply has both, and at prices considerably better than Garrett Wade.  Their website is http://www.woodworker.com 

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   Floss | Dec 02, 2006 05:52pm | #2

   http://www.homesteadfinishing.com

   J.P.

   http://www.jpkfinefurniture.com

   
   

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   Edited 12/2/2006 9:54 am ET by JP

3. 
   groucho | Dec 02, 2006 07:35pm | #4

   There's a great site; "Shellac.com" take a look . BOL

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   PeteBradley | Dec 02, 2006 10:09pm | #5

   No longer there. Take a look.Pete

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   groucho | Dec 03, 2006 08:04pm | #6

   My error ! Sorry.  It's Shellac.net  --- "not .com"

   Try that !  "bol"

    

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   Pondfish | Dec 03, 2006 11:23pm | #7

   My understanding is that shellac.net went out of business after the death of the owner.  I used to buy shellac from them, but then they stopped answering emails and the phone number was disconnected.

   Next time I need shellac, I'll likely get it from homestead finishing.

   BTW, why do you want buttonlac?  This refers mostly to the shape the shellac is dropped in, instead of the larger sheets that get broken up.  I'd focus more on shellac color than dried shape.Recommending the use of "Hide Signatures" option under "My Preferences" since 2005

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   davidc2 | Dec 04, 2006 12:00am | #8

   As for wanting buttons as apposed to flake.  Buttonlac does not only refer to the phisical atributes.  Buttons are the least refined of the shelacs (baring sticklac and seedlac which are not refined at all) as it is only seedlac that has been heated and pressed through a cloth.  I have also become partial to its look as apposed the other shellacs.  That isn't to say that I don't use most all of the shellac types.  Lemon is pretty cool on walnut and garnet gives cherry a realy nice patinad look.

   Thanks for all the help offered,

   David Crewe

   http://crewesfurniture.com/