If one of the intervening states was a superpower, a civil war is a further 72% longer; a conflict such as the Angolan Civil War, in which there is two-sided foreign intervention, including by a superpower (actually, two superpowers in the case of Angola), would be 538% longer on average than a civil war without any international intervention.
Shellac is a wood finishing product made by dissolving dried resin in denatured alcohol. Shellac was used heavily for finishing furniture during the 19th and early 20th centuries, and it is still available for use today. The product is popular due to its ease of application, low odor, and all-natural origin.
Shellac and Lacquer: Finish Removal Made Easy. There are many ways to remove an old finish, some of them more difficult than others. Shellac and lacquer finishes are the easiest to remove, requiring only alcohol or lacquer thinner and a little muscle.hen the finish is off, go over the entire piece with a scraper to remove any remaining traces of finish. A furniture scraper is best, or use steel wool dipped in thinner. Always scrape with the wood grain, and be careful not to dig into the wood.