Remember, in flake form, and stored properly, shellac has a shelf life of around 3 years. Keep the flake cool, dark and tightly sealed. Therefore you can stock-up and mix only what is needed for the job at hand. The thing about shellac is that it will take a tremendous polish at extremely thin layers.

Do shellac flakes go bad?

Even stored properly, shellac flakes are natural ingredients which will eventually go bad over time if not used. and watertight container in a dark, cool, dry place, and they will last a lot longer.

How long does it take shellac flakes to dissolve?

That way you have no down time waiting for shellac flakes to dissolve. Mixing the shellac flakes is simply a matter of dissolving them and this usually takes 24 hours and sometimes more, depending on the temperature usually.