[Jewelry making - Article 00203] - Re: [Orchid] Best solvent for Shellack?

[jkbrennan]

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    I think   the Term solvent has been misconstrued.  Sodium Hydroxide
    is not a solvent  for Shellac or other organics!  It destroys them
    and can act as a stripper to remove them. Not the safest stuff there
    either.   It    is the active agent in many oven cleaners and some
    paint removers. It will also damage eyes permanently. 

    The best( normal) solvent for shellac  resin is ethanol used   as a
    denatured material to make it unsafe to drink  abnd tax free. 

jesse

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