cornishprincess Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 This may be already somewhere here...sorry if that is the case. I know shellac is The Thing but it is SO expensive....someone told me about something I could use but I have forgotten what it is...is it glue??? Anyone know??? Would be so grateful for help and advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailarin Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 (edited) We use wood hardener (think it's called Cuprinol damp something or other... can look at the tin if you like).... it was recommended instead of shellac by a teacher. Not sure it would be any cheaper than shellac though but DD thinks it does a better job. Edited: just looked and it's actually Ronseal Wet Rot Wood Hardener.... I'd say her feet smell like wet rot after most dance sessions so seems very fitting for the job! Edited December 17, 2014 by Bailarin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishprincess Posted December 17, 2014 Author Share Posted December 17, 2014 ha ha thank you so much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 The other stuff is called Jet Glue I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanprincess Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Papillion pointe hardener from Dance Direct is very good too xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletmumfor2 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 My DD uses Pledge multisurface wax in her shoes. It replaced Johnsons Klear floor wax which is what she was told to use on a rbs pointe shoe workshop. Much cheaper than shellac or other official pointe shoe products. Its available from Amazon or eBay or Morrisons also sell it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucinda Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 My DD uses shellac but we buy the flakes, put some in a glass jam jar and then add methylated spirits to dissolve them. Painting the shellac on the inside of the box has made a huge difference in extending the life of DD's pointe shoes. We fortunately just found a local antique furniture restorer who was happy to give us a small jar of shellac flakes for free. He said it was his small way of supporting an artist! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aileen Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 I need to strengthen my DD's pointe shoes before Monday! I have some questions: How long does it take for Ronseal or Shellac to dry? Can you buy Shellac in a high street chemist eg Boots or Superdrug? Do you literally just 'paint' it onto the box itself (inside the shoe)? Many Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2dancersmum Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Not used shellac myself but I would have thought a DIY store like Homebase or B & Q might be your best bet. I believe that it does not take that long to dry but most products like that they suggest giving 24 hours before wearing the shoes. we've used jet glue in the past and just a very thin layer as you say painted inside onto the box. Good luck - hope you get the shoes done in time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aileen Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Thanks for this. Where can you buy jet glue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2dancersmum Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 I got it from Just Ballet - so online and maybe not an option for you this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Shellac and Ronseal wet rot wood hardener both take about 24 hours to dry out completely, if you hang the shoes up in a warm room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thecatsmother Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 You can put them toes down over a warm radiator. Lots of dancers do that overnight. Klear floor polish works well but not sure if they still sell it in supermarkets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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