Home made laqures

[Dr. Jabsco]

Does anyone here make thier own laqures or finishes? if so can you tell me how you learned and if there are any good books on the subject.

Thanks

-Dylan

[guitar_ed]

Hi Dylan,

The folks at LMII sell powdered shellac. You might check this out.

Guitar Ed

[Morben Guitars]

Shellac is really the only finish you can "make" at home. I haven't seen the powdered version, however I've used the chip or "flake" form to mix my own. It's pretty straight forward.

[Dr. Jabsco]

Thanks ill give it a look.