08-16-2014, 07:57 AM
Transparent Coatings
Varnish- a preparation consisting of various resins and drying oil (linseed oil, tung oil, and walnut oil.) dissolved in an Turpentine ,oil , water or in alcohol. When applied to the surface of wood, it dries and leaves a hard, glossy transparent coating.
Shellac- a varnish made by dissolving this material in alcohol or a similar solvent.
Lacquer- a protective coating consisting of a resin, sometimes with pigment added.
Resin – Resin is a thick and sticky yellowish- brown substance used to chemically bond materials together. Resins that are used in varnishes include amber, kauri gum, dammar, copal, rosin (pine resin), sandarac, balsam, elemi, and others
Varnish- a preparation consisting of various resins and drying oil (linseed oil, tung oil, and walnut oil.) dissolved in an Turpentine ,oil , water or in alcohol. When applied to the surface of wood, it dries and leaves a hard, glossy transparent coating.
Shellac- a varnish made by dissolving this material in alcohol or a similar solvent.
Lacquer- a protective coating consisting of a resin, sometimes with pigment added.
Resin – Resin is a thick and sticky yellowish- brown substance used to chemically bond materials together. Resins that are used in varnishes include amber, kauri gum, dammar, copal, rosin (pine resin), sandarac, balsam, elemi, and others