Traditional Japanning Techniques Video DownloadCraft a Compelling, Decorative Surface Japanning is a deep lacquer finish that originated as a European imitation of Asian lacquerwork. This video covers the steps to create a Japanned finish and goes a step further by adding a gesso and gold flake decorative accent. You'll learn: How to build up the multi layer lacquer finish on a simple wooden box How to mix your own gesso for an applied decorative design and then shape it to suit The steps to