It is then spread onto the base. After it dries, it is polished using moistened emery paper. Another coat of lacquer is applied and polished, and the process is repeated a dozen times or so. The lacquer can then be worked using a number of techniques, such as painting, carving, and the application of inlaid designs, before being set to dry in a dark place.
製作時，首先將黏稠流質的生漆以樟腦油作為溶劑調勻，塗於胎體表面，待乾燥後用水沙紙沾水磨平，再上漆，待乾後再磨平，如此反覆十餘次，再進行描繪、雕漆、填漆、鑲嵌等不同加飾技法。