Bailarin Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 Anyone know why I'm finding it hard to find shellac to buy online? Am I missing something as nowhere seems to sell it anymore? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loulabelle Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 I can't get it either, ended up with clear furniture polish. Does the same job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trog Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 French polishers use it. A quick google revealed this http://www.axminster.co.uk/liberon-blonde-dewaxed-shellac-flakes-340989 which would prbably last you a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailarin Posted June 27, 2016 Author Share Posted June 27, 2016 Thanks all. Have bought some jet glue-alike stuff as she says that's what everyone is now using and will see how that works for now. Just really odd that nowhere sells the bottles of shoe hardener anymore. Have bookmarked those other ideas! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandsfoot Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 I purchased some from an art shop. Quite a small bottle though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanut68 Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 I wonder if 'Decoupatch' (think that is a brand) or similar glue would work? It dries very hard & clear - an added advantage as I recall a hideous rusty brown stain on living room carpet from spilling shellac many years ago - sorry Dad :-) ! Also water resistant (?) I think so less chance of treated shoes sticking to tights when in use!!!) Widely available in craft shops..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 I recall an EYB 'care for your pointe shoes' session where it was suggested that garden wood preservative products which had particular strength against wet rot were perfect for this purpose. A Ronseal product was mentioned but I am not sure of its name (maybe it's what it says on the tin.?!) The power of advertising! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 (edited) Just had a rummage in the cupboard under the stairs for the tin we bought when dd did EYB - Ronseal Wet Rot Wood Hardener. When we used it I noticed it looked and smelled pretty much the same as shellac. Edited June 28, 2016 by taxi4ballet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailarin Posted June 28, 2016 Author Share Posted June 28, 2016 Yes have had that wet rot wood hardener - also recommended to us at EYB (it IS what is says on the tin Karen! ). Maybe will just get that again then as a back up. After googling a lot I found out that several American companies use "Hot Stuff" glue (the one in the red bottle) and have found it in the UK although it says it's made by a different company but anyway, have ordered some of that to try too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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