A resinous substance obtained from the secretions of the lac insect, used in making varnish and as a wood finish. The antique table was coated with shellac to give it a glossy finish.
A type of varnish made by dissolving shellac in alcohol, used for finishing furniture and other surfaces. The craftsman applied a layer of shellac to protect the wooden sculpture.
A phonograph record made of shellac, used before the advent of vinyl records. The collector had a rare shellac record from the 1920s in his collection.