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]
8. varnish
9. [varnish by composition]

Narrower term/s

• shellac[+]
  • orange shellac
  • white shellac

Anotations

Scope note:

A solution of resin in a volatile solvent; usually made of a soft resin such as mastic or sandarac, dissolved in turpentine or alcohol; characteristically brittle when dry and not very durable.