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Why shellac turned my table into a sticky mess this weekend
I was working on an oak table and picked shellac for a fast dry. The humidity in my shop was way too high, though. The finish stayed sticky for a full day. I had to sand it all off and switch to a polyurethane base. Now I know to watch the forecast before I start any finish work.
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sage_reed6mo ago
Florida humidity never stopped my shellac from setting.
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wrenhill6mo ago
Minnesota summers turn my shellac projects into a sticky mess. I mean, even with fans running, the humidity just keeps it from setting properly. Idk, maybe it's just me, but I always run a dehumidifier before I start now.
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ryand263mo ago
Ran a dehumidifier for about four hours before starting a shellac project last weekend and it still took forever to cure. My buddy @sage_reed swears Florida humidity never slowed him down but I think he's just working with some kind of industrial grade stuff or something. Maybe it's the specific type of shellac too because I've tried three different brands and they all act the same in this weather. Ended up leaving the windows cracked and pointing a box fan right at the piece for an extra day before I could even sand it.
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