lacquering
Applying shiny sealant
Lacquering is the process of applying lacquer—a hard, glossy coating—to a surface.
The technique produces a durable, lustrous finish on furniture, woodwork, or decorative objects: The lacquering of these cabinets took three coats.
Traditional Asian lacquerwork involves multiple layers built up over weeks or months.
Western art imitating Eastern design
- japanningDecorative black varnish technique
- inlayEmbedded surface ornamentation
- artisanSkilled manual tradesperson
- craftsmanshipSkill in making objects
brushwork · decoration · ornamentation · gilding · marquetry · restoration · woodwork · furniture
Applied surface covering
- sprayingDispersing liquid as mist
- brushingSweeping motion with bristles
- dippingBrief immersion action
- sandingFriction-smoothing a surface
drying · curing · layering · undercoat · topcoat · priming · buffing · polishing
Shine or annotation
- sheenSoft surface luster
- lusterSoft reflected light
- gleamingReflecting light brightly
- lustrousSoftly bright, reflective
mirrorlike · satin · matte · patina · reflective · smooth · sleek · depth
Impervious to moisture
- durableAble to withstand use
- resistantWithstanding external forces
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
sealant · hardshell · scratch-resistant · moisture-resistant · corrosion-resistant · UV-resistant · protective · wear-resistant
chinoiserie
Western art imitating Eastern design
- japanningDecorative black varnish technique
- inlayEmbedded surface ornamentation
- artisanSkilled manual tradesperson
craftsmanship · brushwork · decoration · ornamentation · gilding · marquetry · restoration · woodwork · furniture · cabinetry
coating
Applied surface covering
sanding · drying · curing · layering · undercoat · topcoat · priming · buffing · polishing · thinning
gloss
Shine or annotation
lustrous · mirrorlike · satin · matte · patina · reflective · smooth · sleek · depth · clarity
waterproof
Impervious to moisture
- durableAble to withstand use
- resistantWithstanding external forces
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
preservation · sealant · hardshell · scratch-resistant · moisture-resistant · corrosion-resistant · UV-resistant · protective · wear-resistant · impervious
urethane
Organic ester compound
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
- resinViscous plant secretion
- solventDissolving liquid or financially stable
thinner · pigment · binder · primer · sealant · nitrocellulose · acrylic · catalyst · hardener · colorant
- coatingcoating, covering, glazing, plating, varnishing
- decoratingdecorating, adorning, embellishing, ornamenting, beautifying
- restorationrestoration, repair, renovation, rebuilding, refurbishment
- techniquessketching, drawing, painting, sculpting, carving
- traditional techniquewoodworking, weaving, pottery, blacksmithing, glassblowing
- application techniquesbrushing, rolling, spraying, dipping, sponging
lacqueringstripping
Removing outer layers
paint stripping · sanding · scraping · exposing · roughening
lacqueringdulling
Removing keenness or luster
matting · roughening · frosting · texturing · distressing