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Re: Shellac

Author: clarnibass
Date: 2014-10-09 08:25

It doesn't matter if you use stick or flakes. I don't use shellac flakes for clarinet just because the flakes are usually too big and it's a bit of a hassle to break smaller. I often use them for saxophones. If the flakes you get are a better size that is good for clarinet keys then that is good too.

You could remove the glue later with any heat melting glue you use. Shellac sold now is actually not 100% shellac anyway, according to what a shellac supplier told, who stocks many different types.

If you want to clean any last trace of it then after wiping/scraping you can use alcohol with a paper towl or ear bud, but this is generally unecessary anyway.

More important is the behavior of the specific glue IMO. Things like how long is it soft, how long does it take to dry, how hard is it when it dries, how reliable is it, how stringy is it, how easy or difficult to work with, etc.

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