japaneseurushi (25)in #japanese • 7 years agoTechniques of Japanese lacquer ware - StringsUsing strings as a material for lacquerware has two effects: it creates a pattern, and it strengthens the object.…japaneseurushi (25)in #japanese • 7 years agoTechniques of Japanese lacquer ware - Urushi-e (Urushi Painting)2FOLDING SCREEN I was shocked by the image of the tsunami on the 11th of March, 2011, and painted the dragon and the…japaneseurushi (25)in #japanese • 7 years agoTechniques of Japanese lacquer ware - Urushi-e (Urushi Painting)Urushi-e, one of the oldest methods of lacquerware decoration, goes back to the Jomon period (14,500BC to about 300BC)…japaneseurushi (25)in #japanese • 7 years agoURUSHI Possibility of Lacquerware BooksThis is my book about URUSHI. There is a free trial reading. Please check it now!japaneseurushi (25)in #japanese • 7 years agoTechniques of Japanese lacquer ware - Natural Materials 2Coconuts Leave the coconut outside for six to 12 months, and let insects and bacteria break down the flesh and oil…japaneseurushi (25)in #japanese • 7 years agoTechniques of Japanese lacquer ware - Natural Materials 1Natural materials such as leaves and nuts can also be used as a base for lacquerware, when processed properly.…japaneseurushi (25)in #japanese • 7 years agoTechniques of Japanese lacquer ware - Dattai-Kanshitsu (Hollow Dry Lacquerware)4FLOWER BUNNY A SMALL BOX You can remove the upper part of the body and use it as a container. Photo by Koji…japaneseurushi (25)in #japanese • 7 years agoTechniques of Japanese lacquer ware - Dattai-Kanshitsu (Hollow Dry Lacquerware)3KIRIN (MYTHICAL CHINESE ANIMAL) INCENSE BURNER Kirin is a creature of Chinese myth. The smoke of the incense will…japaneseurushi (25)in #japanese • 7 years agoTechniques of Japanese lacquer ware - Dattai-Kanshitsu (Hollow Dry Lacquerware)2ENTWINED FISHES DECORATIVE BOX Two entwined fishes are a symbol of fertility in China. I designed this in…japaneseurushi (25)in #japanese • 7 years agoTechniques of Japanese lacquer ware - Dattai-Kanshitsu (Hollow Dry Lacquerware)In the past, this method was mainly used for making Buddhist statues. A representative example is the magnificent…japaneseurushi (25)in #japanese • 7 years agoTechniques of Japanese lacquer ware - Carved Wood2BIRD SAKE CONTAINER This boldly shaped bird is carved from cedar wood. Photo by Koji Takanashijapaneseurushi (25)in #japanese • 7 years agoTechniques of Japanese lacquer ware - Carved WoodOnce the piece of wood is carved into the shape of a container, coat it with ki-urushi (unrefined urushi) and let it…
