Linda, I use both the flakes and canned shellac. It is perfectly fine to use the shellac in qt cans you get at Lowes or Home Depot. It is about $13 a can here but will last you thru several cabinets. Flakes can get pricey but they are better than the canned because you can mix up what you need. I have had excellent results with the canned so go for that. When I had my restoration shop I would use only the flakes but now retired I use the canned it is easier.
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