Quest for non-toxic, nonflammable finishes

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Since winter is coming and I don’t have access to environmentally-controlled space, I’m exploring the idea of using finishes that I can apply in my living room. I am intrigued by the whey-based finishes from Vermont Natural Coatings and will try them at some point. I am also intrigued by water-based shellac. One idea is to use water-based shellac from Target Coatings as a base coat and then use whey-based poly as a top coat.

Has anyone had experience with either of these kinds of finishes? Can you think of other finishes that would not create dangerous or toxic fumes?
Thanks,
Mitch

-- Mitch, http://furnitude.blogspot.com

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HoBoMoNK home \| projects \| blog 1381 posts in 2293 days #1 posted 585 days ago	Aqua Zar ,a water-based polyurethane acrylic finish. Available at Ace, True Value, Sherwin-Williams and others. This product is on my teaching list for wood finishing classes. -- 温故知新
JohnFB home \| projects \| blog 2 posts in 612 days #2 posted 578 days ago	Hi Mitch, Chris Hall who blogs at http://thecarpentryway.blogspot.com/ was testing the Vermont Natural Coatings product a while ago. I haven’t checked in lately to see if he has posted anything but you could always contact him. It’s worth a look if just to see the level of craftsmanship in his work. Regards, John
StumpyNubs home \| projects \| blog 5017 posts in 965 days #3 posted 578 days ago	I like the flammable stuff. You can slop it on and then light it to burn the excess off… -- It's the best woodworking show since the invention of wood... New episodes Wednesdays at: http://www.stumpynubs.com

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