Paul Mc Cann wrote in message ...
I think you are referring to Garnet Shellac. It refers to the colour and
is also called Orange Shellac.
Now there is a finish for oak. Garnet has a distinctly mauve hue which
combines with the yellow of the wood to give a coldish brown. The raw
material also contains a proportion of wax, which is often removed in the
finer grades. The wax itself fetches a premium price for some reason, which
proves the bees haven't quite cornered the market in animal waxes.