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4:06 demonstration
This video demonstrates the application of a fourth coat of white natural lacquer to a pre-polished plate. It is useful for practitioners learning the specific technique of wiping dust before coating and ensuring even coverage on the front face of a vessel.
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11:01 tutorial
This video demonstrates the application of a second coat of kuro-riro-urushi (polishing-grade black lacquer) on a prepared wooden substrate. It covers surface preparation with wet sanding, the specific technique for distributing lacquer with a hake (brush), and the critical post-application cleanup of tools using solvents and oil. It is useful for intermediate lacquer artists learning to achieve a smooth, mirror-polishable finish.
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15:10 tutorial
This video demonstrates the final stages of finishing a lacquered object: abrading the dried surface to flatness and polishing it to a mirror shine. It is useful for beginners learning the sequence of grits and the transition from sanding to cream polishing and suri-urushi.
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6:38 tutorial
This video demonstrates the intermediate polishing and final lacquer application steps in a beginner's lacquerware course. It is useful for practitioners who have completed ground coats and are preparing for the final mirror finish.
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13:53 tutorial
This video demonstrates the final stage of roiro (mirror) polishing for a lacquer piece on day 7 of the process. It details the use of oil and roiro powder to remove a previous layer of rubbed-in ki-urushi and achieve a high gloss. The tutorial is useful for lacquer artisans learning to judge surface hardness and execute the final polishing steps.
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11:48 tutorial
This video demonstrates a beginner-friendly method for applying a single coat of lacquer (fuki-urushi) to a wooden substrate. It is useful for hobbyists who want to try lacquer work without professional equipment, covering material preparation, application, curing, and cleanup.
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