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Shellacs & Waxes

RENAISSANCE
BLO 2XYGEN™ FINISH PRESERVER WAX
You’ve probably thrown out a lot of oil Developed in association with the
based finish because it hardened in the British Museum for restoration &
can. Oxygen stored with your leftover protection of art treasures, this su-
finish is what makes the product go bad. perb micro-crystalline cleaner/pol-
Bloxygen™ lays down a blanket of ish is our all-time favorite coating for reducing fric-
heavier-than-air inert gas that tion, preventing rust and corrosion, and putting a
blocks oxygen from reaching the shine on anything. On furniture, it will be the
finish, so your sensitive oil finishes toughest wax you’ve ever used. On tools & jigs it
are able to gain a much longer shelf life in a polishes metal smoother with every use—after a
tightly sealed container. few years your surfaces will be as smooth as glass.
195005 Bloxygen™ Finish Preserver $11.95 195301 Renaissance Wax (1/2 lb) $29.99

UNDERSTANDING WOOD FINISHING PURE BULK BEESWAX
3rd Revised Edition For a low-sheen polish
How To Select Beeswax blends with oil or var-
& Apply the Right Finish nish to create custom finishes. It softens with tur-
By Bob Flexner pentine & melts at 145°. The Library tab on our
For decades, Bob has been in- website has our guide on making your own wax.
spiring & informing woodworkers 196298 Beeswax Block (1 lb) $17.99
on wood finishing. The “Bible” of
wood finishing, this easy-to-understand resource BRIWAX FURNITURE WAX
teaches you everything you need to know! The new A favorite of antique shops, Bri-
edition includes information on solvents & chemi- wax is recommended for cleaning
cals that abide by both state and national law. 320 and rejuvenating old finishes. A
pages. Paperback. blend of beeswax & carnauba with
a toluene solvent, it cleans & even partially re-
203621 Understanding $20.99 $27.99
Wood Finishing amalgamates old lacquer & shellac finishes.
COLOR WHEELS Can of Briwax (1 lb) $25.99 ea.
An Artist's Guide 194970 Clear 194974 Dark Brown
to Mixing Colors 194971 Golden Oak 194976 Tudor Brown
These color wheels will
assist you in matching, 194972 Antique Mahogany 194975 Rustic Pine
blending and mixing pri- 194973 Light Brown 194977 Ebony
mary colors to create tints,
shades and tones. BRIWAX LIMING WAX
This white-pigmented paste
195998 Artist's Color Wheel (9” dia.) $7.99 spirits-based wax is ideal for cre-
195987 Artist's Color Wheel (5” dia.) $4.75 ating an old-fashioned pickled
look on open-grained wood. Ap-
STAPLES PASTE WAX plied over bare or stained wood, the wax leaves a
Staples paste wax has a high per- hint of white overall, with more solid white fill in
centage of carnauba wax, the hardest pores, open joints and surface texture. For a stron-
natural wax. It makes a silicon free ger effect, scrub your wood with a stiff wire brush
coating for furniture and cast-iron tool tops and before applying Briwax.
won’t smudge or leave fingerprints. It works well as 194943 Briwax Liming Wax $32.99
a lubricant for rubbing out a finish. 1 lb can. 250 ml, (1/2 pt)
194151 Staples Clear Paste Wax $20.99 ITEMS FLAGGED WITH THIS SYMBOL
194152 Staples Dark Brown Paste Wax $21.99 CAN NOT BE SHIPPED BY AIR

Shellac Clarity, depth and shine make PREMIUM SHELLAC FLAKES
Shellac one of the most beau-
Garnet shellac is a deep ruby/orange color, great
tiful finishes in woodworking. Dewaxed shellacs for an antique look on cherry, mahogany and wal-
are the professional’s choice for fine finishes and nut. Orange shellac’s amber tone will complement
are recommended for use as a sealer or barrier any wood with natural reds, and warms blonde
coat beneath other finishes. A cured shellac fin-
ish is non-toxic, making it a perfect choice for use woods like old varnish. Beige shellac is a mild am-
on toys & children’s furniture. ber color. Super Blonde has just a hint of amber,
while the Platina is the clearest of all. It is highly
SEALCOAT™ DEWAXED SHELLAC refined & slightly more water resistant. 1 lb packs
Ready to Use Universal Sealer
Zinsser’s Bulls Eye® sealer is a 2-lb 195881 Garnet Dewaxed Shellac $36.99
cut of pure, clear, dewaxed shellac. An 195882 Orange Dewaxed Shellac $39.99
ideal sanding sealer, it bonds tena- 195884 Super Blonde Dewaxed Shellac $42.99
ciously to bare wood or finished sur- 195886 Platina Dewaxed Shellac $46.99
faces; it dries quickly, sands smooth easily, & pro- 195885 Dewaxed Sampler Pack $44.99
vides a reliable base for any top finish. For an (4 oz flakes each garnet, orange,
excellent pre-stain surface conditioner, thin Seal- beige & super blonde)
Coat 2 parts to 3 with denatured alcohol. 4 oz flakes into 16 oz alcohol = 2 lb cut
195831 SealCoat Dewaxed Shellac (qt) $29.99 Shellac Flakes are subject to market pricing conditions.

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