Shellac Cut Calculator

How much shellac to dissolve in the alcohol you have.

Alcohol volume

Cut (lb of shellac per gallon)

Shellac needed

3 oz

85 g · 0.19 lb

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A cut is pounds of shellac per gallon of alcohol, so ounces of shellac = cut × fluid ounces of alcohol ÷ 8. Shellac is measured by weight, alcohol by volume.