The lacquer art that Li Ziqi showcases in her video, specifically "Carved Lacquer Hidden Flowers" (雕漆隐花), is a highly refined technique that involves multiple steps and months of work.

Japanese lacquer, or urushi, is one of the strongest materials derived from nature. It forms a hard, shiny coating that is applied to surfaces, including wood and metal.

When we talk about lacquer today, we’re often referring to a surface that is slick, shiny, and catches the light. There are a range of products on the market that give off that signature sheen ...

To make one lacquer painting, it can take months. Narrator: After weeks of work, pieces are polished with coal powder, which creates the smooth surface and lasting shine of sơn mài.

An extraordinary lacquer portrait of President Ho Chi Minh measuring 2.4m x 3.6m is now on display at the “Independent Spring ...

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.

BEIJING, Sept. 26, 2019 (Xinhua) -- Gold inlaid lacquer, an integral part of painted and inlaid lacquer, is among the eight Beijing-style handicrafts. Gold inlaid lacquer ware combines the intricate ...

Related: Lacquer art: Tears of nature, timeless beauty Art form utilizes nature's resilient sap and evolves with the accumulation of time, patience and artistry, Lin Qi reports.