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Shellac (Noun)

A thin varnish made by dissolving lac in ethanol; used to finish wood.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

She applied multiple coats of shellac to the antique furniture, revealing its original beauty and charm.
Shellac is typically applied to the wood in thin layers, allowing each coat to dry completely before applying the next one.
The delicate finish on the violin was protected by a special shellac formula, which brought out the richness of the instrument's tone.
Woodworkers traditionally use shellac as a primer and finisher, especially when working with precious and exotic woods.
A mixture of shellac and wax can be used to polish and protect intricate carvings on wooden objects.

Lac purified by heating and filtering; usually in thin orange or yellow flakes but sometimes bleached white.

Nouns denoting substances.

The cabinetmaker applied shellac to protect and enhance the wood's appearance, giving it a warm, rich glow.
In the old workshop, the finisher was carefully selecting the finest shellac flakes for her next project.
A white shellac primer was used to create a smooth surface for painting.
To achieve the desired sheen, a combination of wax and shellac was applied to the wooden floor.
The luthier used a high-quality orange shellac to bring out the natural beauty of the guitar's body.