Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Materials Facet
3. Materials (hierarchy name)
4. materials (substances)
5. [materials by function]
6. coating (material)
7. [coating by composition or origin]

Narrower term/s

• [varnish by function][+]
  • gold varnish
  • picture varnish
  • intermediate varnish [+]
    • isolating varnish
    • retouch varnish
  • mixing varnish
  • rubbing varnish [+]
    • finishing varnish
  • spar varnish
  • litho varnish
  • stopping-out varnish
• [varnish by composition][+]
  • simple solution varnish
  • oil varnish [+]
    • coach varnish
    • copal varnish
  • spirit varnish [+]
    • shellac [+]
      • orange shellac
      • white shellac
• [varnish by property][+]
  • flat varnish
• vernis Martin [NP]

Anotations

Scope note:

A solution of a resin in a volatile solvent or a drying oil, which when spread out in a thin film, dries and hardens by evaporation of the volatile solvent, or by the oxidation of the oil, or both; applied as a protective coating or to enhance the appearance of the surface underneath.