: I am doing a project on the above subject and wondered if you could help me
: with some information, eg the history of the Shellac - Lac Beetle and its
: life cycle and some advice as to how I would go about starting a project.

: I am an Apprentice Polisher and need to have this project in by next
: Thursday.

I like this site for info on the different shellac types. Strangely a lot of that info finds its way into the price list area.

http://www.shellac.net/information.html

here is another site whih has more info on the beetle itself.

http://www.woodworkersjournal.com/ezine/archive/2003/4.01/qapop5.html

You might also check an encyclopedia at the library, searching for lac beetle, shellac, or the latin name for the bug: Laccifer lacca

good luck with your homework

PGJ