[ Dan Fenner wrote in 110802 MMDigest:

> Does anyone know of a source for dry orange shellac flakes for
> making burnt shellac for nipples?

Hi Dan.  Not a supply, but a use!  I used to make up "burnt shellac"
without burning.  Much safer!  Place a quantity of flakes in a small
jar, a baby-food jar or something like that, and put in just a few
drops of "shellac thinner" or denatured alcohol.  Don't use "rubbing
alcohol" as it is up to 70% water.  Leave it overnight and check it.

If it's too thick, just add another drop or so of alcohol.  If it's
too thin, add a bit more flakes.  It keeps for a long time, and is
excellent for sealing rubber tubing or anything pneumatic.

Bob Loesch