Lacquer refers to the refined sap of the Toxicodendron vernicifluum tree, which when dried through a complex curing process, results in an extremely durable resin that can be polished to a mirror sheen. Lacquer working techniques have a history stretching back thousands of years, with highly refined examples being found across Asia. High quality lacquer objects may require up to 30 or more coats making production of these fine objects...