In a message dated 2/23/04 5:28:30 PM, bcrosby at nrtco.net writes: << To all just a quick question can you use Shellac as a final finish? Or should you use something on top of the shellac and if so what are my options? >> Forty years ago I used shellac as s final finish on a series of what-not shelves. It darkens with age. Still looks good though. Rip