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JackCrafty:
Aosda, shellac has a shelf life of less than 6 months in most cases.  Dewaxed shellac lasts about half as long. Dry shellac flakes last about 2-3 years before they become difficult to dissolve.  The type of jar doesn't make too much difference as far as shelf life, but the more air-tight the lid the better, obviously.

The mix I use for paint is a 4# cut in woodworker speak.  If you don't speak woodworker...that means 4oz of shellac (by weight) to 1 cup of alcohol.  I don't usually measure mine...I just use about twice as much alcohol (by volume) as shellac.....because I don't like taking the extra time it takes to set up the scale.  If the mix seems a little thick...I just add more alcohol.  Different pigments react differently when mixed with shellac, so you've got to experiment.

Aosda:
Good info, thanks.

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