EPISODE · May 5, 2023 · 8 MIN
French Polishing Fundamentals Part 3 - Best Alcohol For Making Shellac
from The Art Of Lutherie With Tom Bills · host Tom Bills: Master Luthier, Author, And Guitar Making Instructor
Best types of alcohol for making shellac for French Polishing. How to choose the best solvent for making shellac - Ethanal, isopropyl or denatured alcohol? French Polishing Fundamentals - Part 3. Links from the video: 👉The Art Of French Polishing Video Course: https://theartoflutherie.com/french-polishing/ 👉Download the Free Shellac Handbook Here: https://theartoflutherie.com/shellac-handbook-for-french-polishing/ 👉Introduction to French Polishing (Article): https://theartoflutherie.com/french-polish-shellac/ 👉Why I switched To French Polishing (Article): https://theartoflutherie.com/why-i-switched-to-french-polishing/ 👉Learn more about the Luthier's EDGE online guitar-making school here: https://theartoflutherie.com/luthier-school/ 👉My Most Recommended Luthier Tools: https://theartoflutherie.com/luthier-tools/ French Polishing Fundamentals Video Series: 👉Part 1 Introduction and Why I switched To Shellac: https://youtu.be/eUqCX_VeuXI 👉Part 2 Wood Preparation: https://youtu.be/4dY8r0pJehA Connect With Me On Social 👉Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TheArtOfLutherie 👉Twitter: http://twitter.com/artoflutherie 👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheArtOfLutherie/ 👉TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theartoflutherie Check out my handmade guitars here: https://tbguitars.com/ --- *By making a purchase through any of our affiliate links, we receive a very small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps us on our mission to provide quality guitar-building and woodworking education to you. Thank you.
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Best types of alcohol for making shellac for French Polishing. How to choose the best solvent for making shellac - Ethanal, isopropyl or denatured alcohol? French Polishing Fundamentals - Part 3. Links from the video: 👉The Art Of French Polishing Video Course: https://theartoflutherie.com/french-polishing/ 👉Download the Free Shellac Handbook Here: https://theartoflutherie.com/shellac-handbook-for-french-polishing/ 👉Introduction to French Polishing (Article): https://theartoflutherie.com/french-polish-shellac/ 👉Why I switched To French Polishing (Article): https://theartoflutherie.com/why-i-switched-to-french-polishing/ 👉Learn more about the Luthier's EDGE online guitar-making school here: https://theartoflutherie.com/luthier-school/ 👉My Most Recommended Luthier Tools: https://theartoflutherie.com/luthier-tools/ French Polishing Fundamentals Video Series: 👉Part 1 Introduction and Why I switched To Shellac: https://youtu.be/eUqCX_VeuXI 👉Part 2 Wood Preparation: https://youtu.be/4dY8r0pJehA Connect With Me On Social 👉Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TheArtOfLutherie 👉Twitter: http://twitter.com/artoflutherie 👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheArtOfLutherie/ 👉TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theartoflutherie Check out my handmade guitars here: https://tbguitars.com/ --- *By making a purchase through any of our affiliate links, we receive a very small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps us on our mission to provide quality guitar-building and woodworking education to you. Thank you.
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