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4:33 demonstration
This video evaluates the color stability and visual texture of 18 domestic metal powders (copper, silver, imitation gold) when combined with lacquer. It is useful for lacquer artists selecting powders for specific finishes, such as nashiji-like textures or metallic grounds, and demonstrates the necessary fixing and polishing steps to achieve stable results.
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6:39 tutorial
This video demonstrates the use of a Japanese-style lacquer filter press to remove impurities from colored lacquer. It is useful for lacquer artisans who need to prepare clean lacquer for final coats or decoration, showing the specific mechanics of the tool and the preparation of the filtered product for storage.
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6:50 demonstration
This video demonstrates a method for applying natural lacquer to stainless steel ice cubes to test their insulating properties against bare metal. It is useful for makers experimenting with lacquer adhesion on non-porous substrates and those interested in the thermal characteristics of urushi coatings. The procedure involves surface preparation, oven-cured priming, and multi-coat finishing.
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5:01 tutorial
This video demonstrates the preparation of rice paste (nori-urushi base) for lacquerware cloth reinforcement (nunokise). It is useful for lacquer artisans who need to prepare their own adhesive for fabric application or clay grounds, specifically showing the cooking process using glutinous rice flour.
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5:25 tutorial
This video demonstrates the structural repair and aesthetic restoration of a thin-walled porcelain gaiwan (lidded bowl) using natural lacquer. It is useful for lacquer artists and restorers working with fragile ceramic substrates that cannot support traditional cloth reinforcement. The process focuses on using mugi-urushi as a structural adhesive and filler, followed by surface finishing with colored lacquers.
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6:39 tutorial
This video demonstrates the filtration of raw lacquer using a Japanese-style screw-press filter stand. It is useful for lacquer artists who need to remove impurities and dry skin from stored lacquer before applying final coats or decoration. The process covers tool assembly, surface preparation, the pressing mechanism, and proper storage of the filtered product.
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7:24 demonstration
This video compares seven different fabric and paper materials for nunokise (cloth reinforcement) in lacquerware making. It is useful for lacquer artisans evaluating substrate options for edge reinforcement and textured surfaces. The presenter tests each material's cuttability, adhesion, drying behavior, and suitability for specific vessel types.
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7:10 tutorial
This video demonstrates the first three of eight steps for preparing a hair-bristle lacquer brush (hake) for use: cutting the tip, flattening the cross-section, and removing the wooden core sliver. It is useful for lacquer artists who need to prepare or re-sharpen their own brushes for applying middle or final coats.
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3:04 demonstration
This video demonstrates the application of nine different colored lacquer powders (likely maki-e or similar decorative pigments) onto a black lacquer base using transparent lacquer as a binder. It compares the visual effects of 50-mesh and 80-mesh particle sizes, noting that finer meshes are better for polishing while coarser meshes suit specific decorative techniques. The creator highlights that while colors appear distinct in bulk, their appearance on the lacquer surface is often subtler, with only a few showing significant differences.
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8:54 demonstration
This video documents a comparative stress test of 16 different filler powders mixed with raw lacquer (ki-urushi) on oak boards. It is useful for lacquer artisans evaluating the durability, sanding characteristics, and environmental stability of various traditional and modern ground materials under UV, freezing, and water immersion conditions.
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7:58 tutorial
This video demonstrates the sharpening of two specific lacquer craft knives: the yoko-te-to (side-handled knife) and the nuri-to (lacquer-applying knife). It is useful for lacquer artisans who need to maintain single-bevel tools for precise work. The procedure covers whetstone preparation, the sequence of grits, and a unique leveling technique using an iron needle and hammer.
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