Uploaded September 2015 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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How to French Polish! Finishing is one of the most important aspects to any woodworking. The shellac used in French polishing will give your furniture a beautiful lustrous appearance with a deep colour and chatoyancy!
I like to show you how to apply a French Polish.

Materials:
Shellac Flakes
Alcohol (Denaturated)
Pumice (FFFF grade)
Mineral Oil
Cloth (linen or cotton)
Wool or Gauze

About French Polish:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_polish

Other French Polishing Videos I like to recommend:
youtube.com/watch?v=web_pJt0SR8
youtube.com/watch?v=a159BCBwZX4
youtube.com/watch?v=4sSxYoAcx5Q
youtube.com/watch?v=eBTl2D1ILTA

Deutsche Schellack Politur Videos (German)
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQcip3o8N1p9amRz9-mRb64XXevS5p94a
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFE18A22DF1E4D282
youtube.com/user/cembalo82/videos?flow=grid&sort=da&view=0