Thanks again to those who recommened Homestead Finishing for my shellac supplies. I'm sure that there are other fine suppliers out there, but I am so happy with this store.
For anyone who has done shellac from dry flakes, I would suppose that I'm preaching to the choir. But wow, what a difference from the store-bought premade liquid versions!
And even the 0000 steel wool is fantastic. I would have never guessed that it would make a difference. I mean, steel wool is steel wool, isn't it? But obviously not.
Well anyway, thanks again. I don't want this to sound like a commercial for that store, but I am absolutely thrilled with the products I bought there. The ultra pale shellac is not cheap, but boy .. is it worth it.
I haven't yet tried some of his other products, but I will in the future. I forget the guy's name ... but he's very polite and helpful on the phone. Made it so easy to get my order straight.
Jack