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product_id: 389672186
title: "Zinsser 701 Bulls Eye Shellac Traditional Finish & Sealer, Quart, Amber"
brand: "zinsser"
price: "$103.74"
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# All-natural & non-toxic 1-hour fast drying Odor-blocking sealer Zinsser 701 Bulls Eye Shellac Traditional Finish & Sealer, Quart, Amber

**Brand:** zinsser
**Price:** $103.74
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ✨ Seal your style with the classic shellac that pros swear by! 🛠️

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Zinsser 701 Bulls Eye Shellac Traditional Finish & Sealer, Quart, Amber by zinsser
- **How much does it cost?** $103.74 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- zinsser enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted zinsser brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Fast-Dry Finish:** Achieve a smooth, glossy shellac finish in just 1 hour between coats—perfect for busy pros who value efficiency.
- • **Versatile Classic:** Ideal for wood trim, paneling, furniture, and crafts—your go-to finish for timeless, high-end results.
- • **Odor-Blocking Power:** Effectively seals odors from wood, plaster, drywall, and masonry, keeping your workspace fresh and professional.
- • **Eco-Friendly Formula:** All-natural, non-toxic shellac that’s safe for your home and projects—because sustainability never goes out of style.
- • **Reworkable & Repairable:** Easily sand off and reapply to perfect your finish—embrace the freedom to experiment without fear of mistakes.

## Overview

Zinsser 701 Bulls Eye Shellac is a premium, all-natural amber finish and sealer that dries fast in just one hour. It blocks odors from various surfaces while providing a smooth, glossy protective coat ideal for woodwork, crafts, and household projects. Non-toxic and easy to rework, it’s the trusted choice for professionals seeking a classic, versatile finish.

## Description

Rust-Oleum Zinsser 704H 1-Quart Bulls Eye Amber Shellac

Review: This is some wonderful stuff! I had a wooden harp desk, which was a cool ash color. Unfortunately my harp was not a good match because it is a golden color. This was perfect to warm up the old walnut wood.
Review: Follow-up (19 July, 2017); I had another project that requires this shellac, and my experiences were much more positive this time around. However, the reasons are mainly because I actually got the right accompanying tools, of the proper quality, to make everything go relatively well. First off, despite having multiple grits of sandpaper that were even finer than what was suggested to use between coats of shellac, I went and got what they specified - 220 grit. I also got a "high quality" brush - something that can be used with stains, oil-based finishes, and so on. I also went with an angled tip - these seem to be par for the course with a lot of projects that *might* involve something like shellac. Also, despite having numerous types of thinners and cleaners, I got a can of denatured alcohol - this was also explicitly referenced in the directions for cleanup. While the results weren't perfect, they're actually pretty good. I really chalk up any shortcomings to my (still) limited experience using this stuff. Anyway - I think I mentioned it initially, but one of the big benefits of shellac is that if you mess something up, it's easy to sand it off and try again. It's also just an hour between coats, so the time lost can be minimized, too. ...As I mentioned previously, I'm primarily using this shellac on guitar necks. While many other users may not be using it on the same thing, something worth noting is that even though you can put it over top something like a poly or acrylic clearcoat, I would advise you to thoroughly sand off the clear first, unless you're doing something that is flat/horizontal, with no vertical cutouts/holes, etc. If you don't the shellac is likely to drip/sag/run down any vertical or rounded surface. Even though it doesn't stain the grain, I think the shellac tends to hold best if it's making good contact with the wood. Beyond clearcoats, some wood is also grain filled, so just be advised that you may have not sanded it all off - the grain fill will cause the same phenomenon as if there were clear finish on the wood - the shellac might drip/sag/be blotchy/etc. Original review (6 June 2017): This review might be best taken with a grain of salt or two. First of all, I want to highlight the big pluses - this stuff has a nice amber color to it, and you can actually sand it off or re-work it. Also, you can put on subsequent coats to tweak just how deep you want the amber effect. Also, you can put this on top of just about anything (seriously). Now - where my aggravations come in is with my specific projects that I use this for (guitar necks). Other than one success story (a spot repair roughly 2"X2"), I'm having a tough time getting this stuff to go on evenly, and w/o having to deal with clumps and drips. If I was just varnishing floors or tables, I'd probably have no issues. Part of it is probably simply a matter of me learning how to work with this stuff, so thank goodness it can be removed. I just want to highlight that for some projects, there's a bit of a learning curve. I've done a bunch of woodworking projects using Minwax or similar stains, and they went easy and fast - something to think about if you don't really want or need the amber color. ...Another thing to consider is that I've heard that some applications might need some kind of more durable clearcoating on top. That's just something to keep in mind - some folks like an all-in-one finishing product. My last complaint might not apply to others, but this can is friggin' BIG if you're just doing little projects here and there. The issue may not be obvious, but if you don't get the lid on tightly, you might find that the contents of the can have turned to a thick, unusable goo. For me, it's kind of a mental value lost thing - you finally have a project for this stuff, only to find that 80% of it is unusable...and if you really want to finish it with this particular stuff, you'll have to order another 1-qt can... I wanted to point out that it doesn't seem to be just desertcart that only stocks this stuff in the big 1-qt size. I initially passed on buying this from Home Depot because that's the only size they have it in, too.

## Features

- Blocks odors in wood, plaster, drywall, and masonry
- Traditional finish & sealer
- All‐Natural, non‐toxic, easy to use
- Classic finish for wood trim, paneling and furniture
- Great protective sealer for crafts and household projects

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B002KR0HEA |
| ASIN  | B002KR0HEA |
| Best Sellers Rank | #61,030 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #105 in Varnishes |
| Brand Name | Zinsser |
| Compatible Material | Wood |
| Coverage | not_applicable |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (563) |
| Customer reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (563) |
| Date First Available  | 7 August 2012 |
| Department  | Stains & Sealers |
| Finish Types | Gloss |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00047719007043 |
| Included Components | 1 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item Form | Liquid |
| Item Type Name | Bulls Eye Shellac |
| Item model number  | 704H |
| Liquid Volume | 1 Quarts |
| Manufacturer | Rust-Oleum |
| Manufacturer  | Rust-Oleum |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 704H |
| Material Type | Resin |
| Model Number | 704H |
| Product Dimensions  | 17.78 x 10.16 x 10.16 cm; 930 g |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Dog_toy |
| UPC | 047719007043 |
| Unit Count | 128 Milliliters |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Zinsser
- **Finish type:** Gloss
- **Liquid volume:** 1 Quarts
- **Material:** Resin
- **Recommended uses for product:** Dog_toy

## Images

![Zinsser 701 Bulls Eye Shellac Traditional Finish & Sealer, Quart, Amber - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71zcQW1Vv9L.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by L***A on 22 April 2026*

This is some wonderful stuff! I had a wooden harp desk, which was a cool ash color. Unfortunately my harp was not a good match because it is a golden color. This was perfect to warm up the old walnut wood.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by J***H on 6 June 2017*

Follow-up (19 July, 2017); I had another project that requires this shellac, and my experiences were much more positive this time around. However, the reasons are mainly because I actually got the right accompanying tools, of the proper quality, to make everything go relatively well. First off, despite having multiple grits of sandpaper that were even finer than what was suggested to use between coats of shellac, I went and got what they specified - 220 grit. I also got a "high quality" brush - something that can be used with stains, oil-based finishes, and so on. I also went with an angled tip - these seem to be par for the course with a lot of projects that *might* involve something like shellac. Also, despite having numerous types of thinners and cleaners, I got a can of denatured alcohol - this was also explicitly referenced in the directions for cleanup. While the results weren't perfect, they're actually pretty good. I really chalk up any shortcomings to my (still) limited experience using this stuff. Anyway - I think I mentioned it initially, but one of the big benefits of shellac is that if you mess something up, it's easy to sand it off and try again. It's also just an hour between coats, so the time lost can be minimized, too. ...As I mentioned previously, I'm primarily using this shellac on guitar necks. While many other users may not be using it on the same thing, something worth noting is that even though you can put it over top something like a poly or acrylic clearcoat, I would advise you to thoroughly sand off the clear first, unless you're doing something that is flat/horizontal, with no vertical cutouts/holes, etc. If you don't the shellac is likely to drip/sag/run down any vertical or rounded surface. Even though it doesn't stain the grain, I think the shellac tends to hold best if it's making good contact with the wood. Beyond clearcoats, some wood is also grain filled, so just be advised that you may have not sanded it all off - the grain fill will cause the same phenomenon as if there were clear finish on the wood - the shellac might drip/sag/be blotchy/etc. Original review (6 June 2017): This review might be best taken with a grain of salt or two. First of all, I want to highlight the big pluses - this stuff has a nice amber color to it, and you can actually sand it off or re-work it. Also, you can put on subsequent coats to tweak just how deep you want the amber effect. Also, you can put this on top of just about anything (seriously). Now - where my aggravations come in is with my specific projects that I use this for (guitar necks). Other than one success story (a spot repair roughly 2"X2"), I'm having a tough time getting this stuff to go on evenly, and w/o having to deal with clumps and drips. If I was just varnishing floors or tables, I'd probably have no issues. Part of it is probably simply a matter of me learning how to work with this stuff, so thank goodness it can be removed. I just want to highlight that for some projects, there's a bit of a learning curve. I've done a bunch of woodworking projects using Minwax or similar stains, and they went easy and fast - something to think about if you don't really want or need the amber color. ...Another thing to consider is that I've heard that some applications might need some kind of more durable clearcoating on top. That's just something to keep in mind - some folks like an all-in-one finishing product. My last complaint might not apply to others, but this can is friggin' BIG if you're just doing little projects here and there. The issue may not be obvious, but if you don't get the lid on tightly, you might find that the contents of the can have turned to a thick, unusable goo. For me, it's kind of a mental value lost thing - you finally have a project for this stuff, only to find that 80% of it is unusable...and if you really want to finish it with this particular stuff, you'll have to order another 1-qt can... I wanted to point out that it doesn't seem to be just Amazon that only stocks this stuff in the big 1-qt size. I initially passed on buying this from Home Depot because that's the only size they have it in, too.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by F***Y on 6 December 2025*

Hubby loves this stuff. Great coverage. Nice color. Fast drying. Good blending with recoats.

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