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It is often mixed with water to form a thick paste and used in conjunction with a brush or buff wheel on a lathe. When used for soap making, finely ground powder is a great exfoliate that is gentle on the skin. There are many more ways to use pumice powder, feel free to use the product as you wish!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWood Grain filler is made when pumice is mixed with boiled linseed oil, it can be applied to the timber using Hessian\/jute\/burlap, firmly rubbing in a circular motion (please note: there are many different recipes for wood grain filler, each woodworker may have a different opinion, results may vary)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003eCoarse Dental Grade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003eWood grain filler\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003eSoap making exfoliate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003eFine abrasive for polishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003eJewellery polish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e+ Much more…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRestorers choice’s Pumice powder is available in 3 grades: Click the links below to view the other grades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePumice Powder: Fine Grit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePumice Powder: Medium Grit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePumice Powder: Coarse Grit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor paint additives; try our English Whiting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Restorers Choice","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":44938674995494,"sku":"","price":15.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"450g","offer_id":44938675028262,"sku":"","price":19.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":44938675061030,"sku":"","price":29.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0751\/1887\/0822\/files\/PumiceCoarse450g.jpg?v=1683536922"},{"product_id":"pumice-fine-grit-stone-powder-for-soap-making-and-grain-filling","title":"Pumice Powder Fine FFFF for Polishing","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePumice Fine Grit Stone Powder for Soap Making Grain Filling or Polishing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade FFFF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA high quality fine grade ground pumice stone can serve several purposes. This fine powder can be used for soap making, used as an abrasive scrub or used by many cabinet makers to fill wood grain with ease. It is often mixed with water to form a thick paste and used in conjunction with a brush or buff wheel on a lathe. When used for soap making, finely ground powder is a great exfoliate that is gentle on the skin. There are many more ways to use pumice powder, feel free to use the product as you wish!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWood Grain filler is made when pumice is mixed with boiled linseed oil, it can be applied to the timber using Hessian\/Burlap\/Jupe, firmly rubbing in a circular motion (please note: there are many different recipes for wood grain filler, each woodworker may have a different opinion, results may vary)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003eFine Dental Grade (FFFF)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003eFrench Polishing\/rubbing out finishes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003eWood grain filler\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003eSoap making exfoliate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003eFine abrasive for polishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003eJewellery polish \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRestorers choice’s Pumice powder is available in 3 grades: Click the links below to view the other grades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePumice Powder: Fine Grit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePumice Powder: Medium Grit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePumice Powder: Coarse Grit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor paint additives; try our English Whiting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Restorers Choice","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":44938681975078,"sku":"","price":15.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"450g","offer_id":44938682007846,"sku":"","price":19.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":44938682040614,"sku":"","price":29.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0751\/1887\/0822\/files\/Untitleddesign_63.jpg?v=1683537026"},{"product_id":"pumice-medium-grit-stone-powder-multi-purpose-abrasive","title":"Pumice Medium Grit Stone Powder Multi Purpose Abrasive","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePumice Medium Grit Stone Powder Multi Purpose Abrasive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA high quality fine grade ground pumice stone can serve several purposes. This fine powder can be used for soap making, used as an abrasive scrub or used by many cabinet makers to fill wood grain with ease. It is often mixed with water to form a thick paste and used in conjunction with a brush or buff wheel on a lathe. When used for soap making, finely ground powder is a great exfoliate that is gentle on the skin. There are many more ways to use pumice powder, feel free to use the product as you wish!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWood Grain filler is made when pumice is mixed with boiled linseed oil, it can be applied to the timber using Hessian\/Burlap\/Jute, firmly rubbing in a circular motion (please note: there are many different recipes for wood grain filler, each woodworker may have a different opinion, results may vary)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003eMedium Dental Grade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003eWood grain filler\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003eSoap making exfoliate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003eFine abrasive for polishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003eJewellery polish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e+ Much more…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRestorers choice’s Pumice powder is available in 3 grades: Click the links below to view the other grades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePumice Powder: Fine Grit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePumice Powder: Medium Grit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePumice Powder: Coarse Grit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor paint additives; try our English Whiting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Restorers Choice","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":44938746102054,"sku":"","price":15.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"450g","offer_id":44938746134822,"sku":"","price":19.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":44938746167590,"sku":"","price":29.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0751\/1887\/0822\/files\/Pumicemedium450g.jpg?v=1683537090"},{"product_id":"shellac-hardener-for-shellac-french-polish","title":"Shellac Hardener For Shellac French Polish","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003eShellac Hardener for shellac French Polish\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAfter shellac has been dissolved in ethanol it is possible to introduce additives that cause the shellac to cross link over a period of about 20 days after application. This can be shortened by 2.5 days for each 10 degree increase in temperature with lights or a heater. This additive has been mixed to be appropriate for maximum hardening. It is added after the shellac has been put in to the solution. Weigh the shellac before putting it in to the solution. Keep some metho aside from you shellac mix so that you can wash all the additive out. Stir it into the shellac solution. The hardened shellac can be used on table tops so that condensation \u0026amp; heat rings do not occur. Also increases resistance to alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe additive must be in intimate contact with the shellac solution for 72 hours before the hardened shellac can be used. Application gear must not be allowed to go dry otherwise brushes, rubbers \u0026amp; spray nozzles will go rock hard. Wash them out well with metho. For heat resistance on window frames, tables etc, every coat should be with hardened shellac. Process of application \u0026amp; coating time gaps of hardened shellac is identical to unhardened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eUsing some oil on long strokes to prevent rearing seems to work for some, yet others report difficulties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis additive slightly slow drying which reduces blooming \u0026amp; allows for a brush to be used on large surfaces without the ‘edge’ drying and allows\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003espraying without pock marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor lesser weights of shellac, use 10ml to 10g of shellac. 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