I have two pet peeves: people who are rude in the morning and chipping my nails. Few things annoy me as much as when I spend an hour in the salon, only to end up smudging my manicure as I walk out the ...

Shellac, the trio of Steve Albini, Bob Weston and Todd Trainer, have canceled their West Coast tour which was rescheduled from last year. The band shared the bummer news with a statement on Instagram ...

The authors describe the background and applications of fully formulated aqueous shellac for film-coating systems. Shellac is a polymer used in coating applications to provide various functional ...

Steve Albini, who died last week, was not a fan of Spotify or streaming services in general. His band Shellac used to be on most streaming services but their music was pulled off Spotify in early 2022 ...

I can tell you with certainty that retirement is one of those words known as an oxymoron. When one thinks of retirement, one conjures up mental images of golfing daily, traveling the world, and ...

We usually can't even go a day without chipping a nail after a professional manicure-- getting through three days feels like a victory! Shellac and gel nails, however, promise lasting color for up to ...

I discuss high-tech wood coatings. But from time to time, I will discuss something that is tried and true and, perhaps, not so high tech. Shellac is definitely a low-tech product. It is the secretion ...

Shellac is a refined version of lac, a resin secreted by lac insects. Coveted for its binding abilities and glossy appearance, the material is present in a range of personal care products and ...

Steve Albini, the American musician and record producer, best known as the frontman of the indie rock bands, Shellac and Big Black, died of a heart attack on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at the age of 61.