I know that shellac related topics have been covered at length, but I’ve not seen these questions addressed on the message boards. These questions apply to applying shellac on small to medium sized jewelry boxes.

Is it recommended to do the finishing prior to assembly? I worry that the finish would get damaged during assembly. But I can imagine it’s nearly impossible to apply shellac to the inside on an assembled box.

What about the outside corners; does shellac tend to build-up on outside edges like with other finishes?

How do you apply shellac to a lid that has routed edges. For example, say I round-over the edge of the lid, how would I apply shellac to the rounded edge, without the areas above and below drying out and leaving a ridge? Would thinning the shellac to slow down the drying time work?

Thanks in advance for all your suggestions and advice. You guys have been a huge help in answering all my questions, and I greatly appreciate it.

George