"They wipe clean with just a damp cloth, making them both stylish and practical for family living," Kerley adds. Lacquer is a layer of shellac mixed with alcohol that's used to coat higher-end pieces ...

The additives in lacquer slightly dissolve the previous layer, allowing the new coat to blend into the existing layers. This creates a single, solid protective surface. Lara praises lacquer's ...

These layers aren't always visible in the finished work but are what differentiate lacquer painting from other common painting styles. With oil painting, artists paint from back to front ...

Lacquer is a layer of shellac mixed with alcohol that's used to coat higher-end pieces of furniture. It most often looks shiny, but can also look matte, depending on the process of application.