eight drops of dilute shellac, three drops of alcohol, a tiny drop of olive oil and the Munica is charged. Now with a firm pressure and a circular motion the uke gets another application. The alcohol melts the hardened surface so that it can accept another microscopic dose of shellac. The alcohol evaporates away and the new shellac, now melded with the old has become one. Just a tiny bit thicker than before.
The wood, seen through the ever thickening meld of shellac appears to the eye richer and richer. Each coat heightens its beauty- ah the joy of French Polishing. It may take a lot of time, it may be a lot of work, but it is oh so satisfying-and when you know that it is the best acoustically, why would you do it any other way, if you had the time. fortunately I have the time.
The wood, seen through the ever thickening meld of shellac appears to the eye richer and richer. Each coat heightens its beauty- ah the joy of French Polishing. It may take a lot of time, it may be a lot of work, but it is oh so satisfying-and when you know that it is the best acoustically, why would you do it any other way, if you had the time. fortunately I have the time.
