40+ Lacquer Versus Enamel. Cost/results/problems/durability/availability/ease of use/enviro concerns/colors/repairs/health issues/compatibility/reliability/etc. True lacquer can be hard to find nowadays.
Lacquer and enameled are semantically related.
Enamel paints take longer to dry because the dryers are alkyd oil based, rather than acrylic. This is why many people refer to clear enamel as a varnish. Creating a properly finished surface with enamel paints requires multiple lacquer sprays on in a very thin mil coating. 1.5 inch (1.75 inch for horse) hard enamel pin double posted with butterfly clasps featuring the chinese zodiac signs: