Lacquer Paint

1. Lacquer Paint By Lance Holtz

2. What is it? Lacquer is a clear or colored wood finish that dries by evaporation that produces a hard, durable finish. Today, Laquer is used for objects which need a shiny or thick layer of color. It dries quickly. It is used to paint objects such as nails, models, and cars. Examples of Lacquer Paint

3. When and how was it made? Lacquer originally came from sap from a tree of the same name, which has been used for 6000 years in China. Techniques for its use appeared in the Han Dynasty between 206 BC and 200 AD. Sap From Lacquer trees

4. How was it used in Ancient China? The Ancient Chinese used Lacquer paint because it has a strong adhesive quality as well as a beautiful gloss. So then It was use to give lacquerware a protective, adhesive and beautiful gloss. Ancient lacquerware

5. Where was it invented? There is no specific location of where Lacquer paint was invented, only that is was invented in China. China is the leader of Lacquer making because they have the most amount of Lacquer trees there. Lacquer Tree

6. How is it used today? Today, Lacquer is used for objects which need a shiny or thick layer of color. It dries quickly. It is used to paint objects such as nails, models, and cars. Objects coated with Lacquer paint