Shellac Finishes: Flakes & French Polish

Discover the timeless beauty and versatility of Shellac, a traditional natural resin finish, at Rothko and Frost. Esteemed by woodworkers, furniture restorers, luthiers, and antique specialists worldwide for its warm glow, quick drying properties, and excellent sealing capabilities. Our selection includes various grades and colours of shellac flakes – such as blonde, orange, and garnet – allowing you to mix your own fresh finish to the desired concentration using alcohol. We also offer convenient pre-mixed solutions like traditional French Polish, perfect for achieving that classic high-gloss, hand-rubbed look. Shellac is ideal as a protective topcoat, an effective sanding sealer, a barrier coat between incompatible finishes, or for specialised techniques like French polishing. Create beautiful, durable, and easily repairable finishes on fine furniture, musical instruments, antiques, and craft items. Shop our range of shellac flakes and liquid shellac finishes online.