lacquering

Buddhas, contemplative and priceless, locked in wonderful Burmese cabinets, strange ornaments of brass and perfume-burners from India, mandarin robes of peacock-blue, and tiny caskets of that violet lacquering which is one of the lost arts of Japan.

The Orchard of Tears Sax Rohmer 1921

Two birds fly among peonies on a box made with a lacquering technique that can take more than a year to complete.

Don't Miss 2011

But never over-use them; "lacquering" can destroy the hair's natural fibers.

Vidal Sassoon's Latest Cut 2011

It was a question of nose muscle control and delicate lacquering of the air with thought pellets.

Archive 2010-02-01 Editorial Anonymous 2010

It was a question of nose muscle control and delicate lacquering of the air with thought pellets.

Making Light: Rowling's being sued for plagiarism again 2010

I pictured my mother reading one of her mystery books or lacquering her hair with bright auburn dye, the color stained in ragged peaks across her neck.

The Gin Closet Leslie Jamison 2010

The Chinese were the first people to make waterproof umbrellas, by waxing and lacquering the paper parasol cover.

Nevermind the weather when you have an umbrella Kate Ravilious 2010

And a good long wash and lacquering I gave it—aah, is there any better feeling?

Zombies vs. Unicorns Justine Larbalestier 2010

Now, although only a portion of the floorboards are new (due to an historically faithful home extention) they still require lacquering every three to four years which in itself necessitates moving from the home for a few days.

Creating A Feeling of Home 2007

Each piece proceeds through a number of sketches, paint, lacquer, paint, sanding, buffing, and re-lacquering in more stages than the average Rolls Royce's paint job as lacquer and design becomes one with the underlying wood in a lyrical process.

Santa Clara del Cobre & Erongaricuaro 2007