Here's everything you need to know about shellac nails, including what they are, how you remove them, the difference between shellac and gel nails, and more.

What Is a Shellac Manicure? This may be surprising, but shellac and gel polish are not the same thing, even though they're often used interchangeably. A common misconception, shellac is the name ...

To 28 parts of coal tar add one part of gum shellac dissolved in alcohol. To 21 parts of coaltar add one part of boiled linseed oil. To 28 parts of coal tar add one part of common molasses.

This article was originally published with the title “Shellac Varnish for Furniture, &C” in Scientific American Magazine Vol. 8 No. 42 (July 1853), p. 336 doi:10.1038 ...