Russian lacquer boxes are made from papier-mache, layers of cardboard glued together and tightly compressed. When it is still wet, the papier-mache is pressed into shapes for making boxes: flat panels and curved pieces. After the box is joined, it is covered in primer, to get it ready for the lacquering stage.
Keeping this in consideration, how do you lacquer a box?
- Take apart the box if you are using a pre-made box, removing all hardware so that you have only a lid and a bottom.
- Sand the box thoroughly and clean it.
- Decorate the box, if desired.
- Open the can of lacquer and stir thoroughly using a paint stir stick for about five minutes.
Also, how do you lacquer cardboard? Using Lacquer Pick a well-ventilated space because it is a spray on application. Get a can of Lacquer and spray on the outer surface of the cardboard box. Let it dry for a few hours and then apply the second layer of lacquer on the inner side of the box, then let it dry for a few hours.
Also to know is, how do you identify Russian lacquer boxes?
Look for a grid pattern on the bottom or sides of the box that indicates a machine pressed argalite box. Examine the painting with a magnifying glass to identify "cutouts," and the many tiny "dots" that make up a photo decoupage. Look for any cracks in the lacquer.
