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Nova wrote:
David Starr wrote:


Shellac's chemistry isn't tough enough for bathroom use. It
dissolves in alcohol so spilled aftershave will leave a mark, and
it
isn't very water resistant.


Fresh dewaxed (emphasis) is very moisture resistant. It's one of
the
reasons it's used to coat medicinal pill and confections. Shellac
that contains wax or has esterified becomes less resistance to
moisture.


What part of "dissolves in alcohol" are you having trouble with?
Alcohol is not "moisture".

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