What is Shellac?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Shellac is formed from the excretion of the Lac Beetle (Laccifer Lacca) which is the core ingredient of shellac.' From the beetle to the tree, shellac embarks on a remarkable natural process before it is purified for commercial use. Shellac was confined to the Far East until traders introduced it to Europe in the 1700's, it wasn't until the 18th century that the...Read full article...

The Story of the Lac Beetle
Larvae draw sap from fresh shoots and then secrete a saliva known as "Lac." It sucks sap from the beginning to the end of its life. Mostly staying put, immobile but not not lazy. The Lac beetle is anchored by it's stalk of nose. The nose that slowly sucks sap, know as Lac that builds up and hardens over the Beetle to form a protective shell. The Lac continues to build up over the reproductive cycle. Read full article...

 

 

 

 

 

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