can you use high grain alcohol to mix with shellac flakes?

[acadnut]

I am worried about raising the grain on Honduras mahogany if I use denatured alcohol to dissolve shellac flakes.

[The Church]

Hi Acadnut

My favourite youtuber, Stumpy Nubs, says in his most recently released vid, that you most certainly can use high grain alcohol (aka moonshine) to dissolve Shellac Flakes.

I don't know if either liquid mixed with shellac flakes will raise the grain on you Honduras mahogany as I have not worked with it to date.

Cheers
Jude

[Blaidd-Drwg]

Yup, I've used Everclear (here in the US) for my shellac and it works great. I don't still use it because it's more expensive than the denatured alcohol I can get at the DIY stores.