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| MAIN GLOSSARY | GLOSSARY OF wood | A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z JAPANNING Western European imitations of Lacquer were popularized as japanning and carried to great perfection in France in the vernis Martin developed by the Martin brothers under Louis XV. A method of varnishing a surface, such as wood, metal, or glass, to obtain a durable, lustrous finish. The term is derived from a process popular in England, France, the Netherlands, and Spain in the 17th century that imitated the East Asian lacquerwork known as Japan ware. Japanning varnishes usually have a resin base and are colored by mineral and other pigments. Several coats of varnish are applied to the desired surface, the successive layers being heat-dried. Luster and hardness are attained by polishing each coat. Japanning has been applied to furniture, screens, and such small objects as trays and snuff-boxes. Commercial production of lacquer work in the 19th century resulted in a decline in quality. JARDINIERE A receptacle such as a box, jar, or decorative stand intended to hold plants or flowers. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z  |
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