On 27 May 2005 11:54:51 -0700, "CrackedHands"
wrote:

Thanks, it was shallac. But my real point is, what would be a socially
acceptable way to prevent people from being careless on your "proud
pieice of art"?

(Sorry if this is not directly related to the WW topic. But I guess
it's a problem that many of WWreckers might be facing.)


100 years ago shellac was the predominant furniture finish. everyone
knew how to treat it, even people who couldn't afford any. today
laquer and poly have largely squeezed shellac out. if you want your
shellac surfaces to be treated properly you'll have to educate your
guests.