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How to Lacquer a Picture

Lacquering a picture to a piece of wood or other hard backing create a work of art. The picture is affixed to the wood and protected with the multiple coats of lacquer. The process is straightforward but considerable drying time is needed for each coat. Ensure that you have multiple copies of the picture.

Things You'll Need

Piece of wood or wood frame
Sponge or hair paintbrushes
Lacquer
Varnish

Instructions

- 1
  Select a frame or piece of wood that will work as the backing for your picture. Clean the frame with damp cloth and allow the frame to dry thoroughly.
- 2
  Choose a picture to lacquer onto the frame. Cut the subject out of the picture or lacquer the entire picture onto the frame. Apply a small amount of adhesive spray to the back of the picture to hold it in place as you apply the layers of lacquer.
- 3
  Lay the picture onto the frame and wait a few minutes for the adhesive to dry. Use a foam or hair paintbrush and apply thin layers of lacquer across the entire picture and frame. The entire surface should look the same.
- 4
  Apply four to five additional coats until you achieve the desired result. Once all of the lacquer coats have been applied, apply two or three coats of varnish.

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