Black lacquer is a type of finish used in Japanese art and craft. It is made from a combination of ingredients including JAPAN, Japans, ELEMI, SUMAC, GLOSS, RESIN, COAT, and Inro. The JAPAN and Japans are both types of tree RESIN, while ELEMI is a gum RESIN from the Philippines. SUMAC is a plant that produces a red dye, and GLOSS is a type of paint. RESIN is a natural or synthetic material used to bind the other ingredients together, and COAT is a layer of paint or varnish. Finally, Inro is a traditional Japanese art form that uses black lacquer to decorate small boxes.