French polish doesn't have to be difficult! People make it much more complicated than necessary. 
Recently I received the pics below from a student that took my Online French polish course available at the Lutherie Academy. I think the results speak for themselves. 
 
  
In my private classes my student and I completely French polish the entire guitar in 6 - 8 hours spread out over two days. In both my 6 Day Acoustic Guitar Building Course and my 6 Day Classical Guitar Building course, I show the complete process, from beginning to end, as my student and I finish the guitar. It includes surface prep, sanding and pore filling, as well as the entire shellac application process -  from seal coats to showroom shine.  

Here is what others are saying about my French polish course:

I am a furniture maker and recently purchase your Shellac video class. I tried you process on a jewelry box and I could not be more happy. The results were superb and I thank you for sharing your process. - Doug 

I would like to express deep gratitude for your French polish course. By far the best result I have been able to get from a French polish technique! Thank you for making it available. - Ben

I built a new guitar recently with a design I did from scratch. On this guitar I used the directions in your arm bevel video and the directions from your French polish course. Both were great and easy to follow. I watched another builder's French polish course and it was so complicated, I was ready to abandon the idea until I watched yours. - Mark

I have been looking for years for a finishing method that produces spectacular results. I think I finally found it. - Bryan

I purchased your video on French Polishing a guitar. This was the first time I had taken this approach to finishing, and I was extremely please with the results. - Jeff

I’m wrapping up my second guitar, which I finished following your French Polish method. I’m really happy with the results. Thanks for making those videos. - Eric

Your French polishing approach has really helped, particularly with soundboard finishing. I learned French polishing from (Well known luthier and finisher), but could never get the technique to work. - Bill

I finally got my French Polish Course! I’m learning a ton! The French Polish course is a secret weapon! - Tim