U Beaut Shellawax Cream Friction Polish 250mL

U Beaut Shellawax Cream is a non-toxic, one application, cream version of U Beaut Shellawax woodturners friction polish. It the fastest and easiest to use polish of its kind on the market today.

Please note that this is a dangerous good and therefore can not be sent in the mail.

Shellawax Cream is a fusion mixture of white shellac and a number of waxes including Carnauba wax & Beeswax. Contrary to popular belief neither Shellawax or Shellawax Cream contain Shellac Wax. On the lathe it gives a brilliant shine in seconds, can be handled immediately, is non toxic and water resistant. On woodcarvings and flat surfaces it gives a rich deep shine in a matter of minutes.

Shellawax Cream alleviates the problem of instantly drying Shellawax. When used on large spindles, bowls etc, standard Shellawax creates fine lines on the surface which look like sanding marks. So, for all larger turned work Shellawax Cream is the best product to use.

Shellawax Cream is not a grain filling finish, it is a finish that is in the timber as much as it is on the timber. It looks like a French polish, and brings out lights and grain in the timber that you would never have known were there. It can add a whole new dimension to a turned item in a matter of seconds.

Application

On the Lathe

Before you use Shellawax Cream it is advisable to put in some fine preparation work with abrasive paper. The finer you sand the better your finish will be. For most work the best results are obtained when sanding is carried through to 1200 grit or more.

When you have finished sanding you apply Shellawax Cream as follows:

For high-shine application with the lathe stopped, use a clean soft rag to quickly and evenly apply a thin coat of the Shellawax Cream to the work. Turn the lathe on and with the cream moistened portion of the rag, apply a steady heavy pressure to the work whilst slowly moving the rag over the entire piece. This heavy pressure is required to burn the Cream into the surface of the timber and and create the friction to make the polish shine

For a satin finish, stop the lathe, sparingly apply an even coating of the cream to the whole surface of the work rubbing it in until the rag starts to drag, allow polish to dry (this takes 3 minutes depending on temperature). When dry turn the lathe on and buff the work with a clean soft piece of cloth (use medium to heavy pressure on the cloth turning frequently to ensure that no build up of cream remains on the work).

On carved timber

Sand and finish your work as you normally would, using as fine a grit as possible. Apply a thin coating of the cream with a clean boot-brush or a soft bristled toothbrush, making sure to get into intricate designs and undercuts etc. Allow the polish to dry, (this could take from 3 to 5 minutes depending on the weather). With another clean brush, polish the surface as you would a pair of shoes. The highlights may also be buffed with a clean soft piece of rag. Do not apply the cream too heavily. Make sure you rub all surfaces well so as not to leave any polish in fine details, undercuts. stippling, etc.

On flat surfaces

Small surface application: Prepare the surface by sanding with abrasive paper up to 400 grit minimum. Dip a clean soft rag into the cream and place dabs of the cream on the surface of the timber approximately 2in - 3in apart (50mm - 75mm). Quickly and evenly spread the cream over the surface of the wood, stopping when you feel the rag start to drag. Allow the polish to dry, then buff with a clean piece of soft cloth, turning the cloth regularly.

Large surface application: When working on a large surface it is best to break the application down into a series of small sections approximately 300mm square. Apply the cream as described above to each of these small sections until the whole piece is covered. Allow to dry then buff off as for small surface application.

The work is much easier if a mechanical buff is used. This can be a sheepskin, material or a circular brush, however, you will not get a high shine if you use a high speed buff which is brand new or if you use a circular brush on high speed. The best buff is a Swansdown Mops.

PLEASE NOTE: Do not remove the foil seal from inside the lid. Keep the jar upright at all times, including during storage and travel. Keep the lid, rim and threads clean at all times to avoid a stuck lid. Never shake the cream jar and if dropped make sure to clean any cream from the foil in the lid, rim and thread. If needed stir cream occasionally to keep its creamy consistence. Never leave rag in jar.