Friction Polish | Chestnut Products | Woodturning Finishes Microcrystalline Wax has been tested

Microcrystalline Wax has been tested to the EN71 Part 3 regulations regarding coatings used on toys

when the lacquer is in the can it is inert but once applied and exposed to the air

The process takes several days to  complete

if you haven’t covered the whole piece by then don’t worry

Friction Polish | Chestnut Products | Woodturning Finishes Microcrystalline Wax has been testedFriction Polish is a shellac based polish ideal for creating a high gloss finish on or off the lathe. Its a great decorative finish and is ideal for small items but can be difficult to apply to larger items on the lathe (over about 8 inch diameter). The high amount of shellac in Friction Polish does two main things. Firstly it helps seal bare wood and give it a great shine, which is good. Sadly the price of this commodity shot up a few years ago when