Lac,
Lac is an animal resin secreted by the lac insect (Lacifer lacca; Coccus lacca) that feeds on a variety of host trees of which the important ones are palash (Butea monosperma) , ber (Zizyphus mauritiana) and kusum (Schleichera oleosa). It is a popular source of red dye. Also known as stick lac.
Lac is an animal resin secreted by the lac insect (Lacifer lacca; Coccus lacca) that feeds on a variety of host trees of which the important ones are palash (Butea monosperma) , ber (Zizyphus mauritiana) and kusum (Schleichera oleosa). It is a popular source of red dye. Also known as stick lac.
Lac dye,
Red mordant dye obtained from insects of the Kerria family (mainly Kerria lacca Kerr), found in Asia. They also create a resinous secretion from which shellac varnish is made.
Red mordant dye obtained from insects of the Kerria family (mainly Kerria lacca Kerr), found in Asia. They also create a resinous secretion from which shellac varnish is made.
Lac-turney,
In this technique of painting on rounded wooden surfaces, lac is applied onto the surface of wood using friction-generated heat created by the rotatory movement of a lathe or kharand. Shellac or purified lac are used as bases into which mineral colour pigments are mixed and moulded into cubes of coloured lac called battis. The surface of the wooden object is first smoothened so that cracks and pores may be filled in. A batti of the required colour is pressed onto it while it revolves on the lathe. The heat generated as a consequence causes the lac to melt and spread over the wooden object. When the colour is uniformly coated all over, rag dipped in oil of kevda leaves (Pandanns odoratissimus) dipped in groundnut oil is pressed against the turning object so as to polish the lac till it acquires a permanent shine.
In this technique of painting on rounded wooden surfaces, lac is applied onto the surface of wood using friction-generated heat created by the rotatory movement of a lathe or kharand. Shellac or purified lac are used as bases into which mineral colour pigments are mixed and moulded into cubes of coloured lac called battis. The surface of the wooden object is first smoothened so that cracks and pores may be filled in. A batti of the required colour is pressed onto it while it revolves on the lathe. The heat generated as a consequence causes the lac to melt and spread over the wooden object. When the colour is uniformly coated all over, rag dipped in oil of kevda leaves (Pandanns odoratissimus) dipped in groundnut oil is pressed against the turning object so as to polish the lac till it acquires a permanent shine.
Lace making,
The process of making handmade lace or tatting. Lace is a light openwork fabric containing patterns of holes and meshes. There are many different types of lace, defined by the way they are made these include needle lace, crochet lace, knitted lace, knotted lace, bobbin lace and cutwork lace.
The process of making handmade lace or tatting. Lace is a light openwork fabric containing patterns of holes and meshes. There are many different types of lace, defined by the way they are made these include needle lace, crochet lace, knitted lace, knotted lace, bobbin lace and cutwork lace.
Lacquer,
Lacquer is a vegetable oleo-resin which naturally exists in a liquid state, and is either directly applied by a brush or is thickened by ashes into a plastic material that may be moulded and, while still adhesive, can be applied to surfaces in bass-relief ornamentation. The various uses of this substance have originated with the Burmese and Siamese art that more closely resembles Japanese lacquer than Indian lac-work.
Lacquer is a vegetable oleo-resin which naturally exists in a liquid state, and is either directly applied by a brush or is thickened by ashes into a plastic material that may be moulded and, while still adhesive, can be applied to surfaces in bass-relief ornamentation. The various uses of this substance have originated with the Burmese and Siamese art that more closely resembles Japanese lacquer than Indian lac-work.
Lacquering/ Lacquer,
Natural lacquer; a vegetable oleo-resin is obtained from some trees in liquid form. It is a natural varnish and is used to polish and protect a variety of surfaces. Applying lacquer to a surface is called lacquering. Lacquer can also be thickened by ashes to form a plastic material that can be applied to surfaces in bass relief ornamentation or can be moulded while still adhesive.
Natural lacquer; a vegetable oleo-resin is obtained from some trees in liquid form. It is a natural varnish and is used to polish and protect a variety of surfaces. Applying lacquer to a surface is called lacquering. Lacquer can also be thickened by ashes to form a plastic material that can be applied to surfaces in bass relief ornamentation or can be moulded while still adhesive.
Lacware,
Lacware is, often, wrongly equated with lacquer ware as lac is an animal resin, while lacquer, on the other hand, is a vegetable oleo-resin which naturally exists in a liquid state.
Lacware is, often, wrongly equated with lacquer ware as lac is an animal resin, while lacquer, on the other hand, is a vegetable oleo-resin which naturally exists in a liquid state.
laid Paper,
laid Paper is as stationary paper with parallel lines that is useful for photocopying and writing on with ink.
laid Paper is as stationary paper with parallel lines that is useful for photocopying and writing on with ink.