There is a " one step " version of this which I have not tried but seen done when I was in Japan which produces a super gloss finish...basically instead of wiping the final layer and then polishing with dozuriko or migako you paint on a coat of jo ki urushi and put it in the muro - for between 8-10-12 hours ( I was not clear on how to tell the point to pull it out ) - at this point the urushi is 1/2-3/4 set....now you take a cloth dipped in oil and begin to remove the urushi - it will have bonded in the scratches and you bring it down to a fine layer just above those - this is a lot of elbow grease to do...and then a final polish / wipe with a cloth and back in the muro for about a week-10 days ( the oil usually prevents urushi from setting so a long time is needed to fully set ) the final gloss is shinier than tatenuri and needs no further polish...I watched a fellow student do this with a small piece ( a gourd about 6" high ) - it took her probably 2 hours to do the removal but the results were quite amazing....
Incredible knowledge. I guess one of a few using japanese technique with this mastery. I got some Japanese Urushi pen I would like to know if this process can be used also to restore the original shining finish? For a non experienced like me there's some easiest technique and material I may use to polish my Ebonite/Urushi pens? The same can be used on maki-e pens? Thanks a lot for the video really inspiring me.
Tamenuri Studio - First, I want to tell you I enjoy the topic and appreciate your talent and craftsmanship, I’m only giving you my opinion to help you reach even more people. Your accent makes it difficult to understand you, but the Major issue (for me) is that you speak too low for me to decipher the mispronunciations. If you spoke Louder, I could figure out the words even with the accent. Again, I am only trying to offer friendly advice - I think your subject is great and your craftsmanship is superb - I want to learn from you and this is why I commented - Thank You 🙏
Rob thank you... Now I understand ;) I will put more effort in setting up sound, and will prepare better. My girlfriend is already all over me for my pronunciation and other language mistakes.
@@TamenuriStudio - You offer great knowledge that is not easily found and I greatly appreciate it - I think I might try to add Urushi to my RANGA Ebonite pen, but probably will mess it up - Do you charge to do it? I would be interested to have you add Urushi to my Ranga Ebonite it is a solid color now ... Thanks!
Another excellent explanation and demonstration, so thank you.
very useful tips from you, as you are lacquering small pieces, you have to get a perfect work. Nicely explained !!!! bravo
Thank you so much for sharing your art! 😎😀🙏👍
There is a " one step " version of this which I have not tried but seen done when I was in Japan which produces a super gloss finish...basically instead of wiping the final layer and then polishing with dozuriko or migako you paint on a coat of jo ki urushi and put it in the muro - for between 8-10-12 hours ( I was not clear on how to tell the point to pull it out ) - at this point the urushi is 1/2-3/4 set....now you take a cloth dipped in oil and begin to remove the urushi - it will have bonded in the scratches and you bring it down to a fine layer just above those - this is a lot of elbow grease to do...and then a final polish / wipe with a cloth and back in the muro for about a week-10 days ( the oil usually prevents urushi from setting so a long time is needed to fully set ) the final gloss is shinier than tatenuri and needs no further polish...I watched a fellow student do this with a small piece ( a gourd about 6" high ) - it took her probably 2 hours to do the removal but the results were quite amazing....
Heehee notification squad. Also thank you for putting your materials in the description and I’m excited for your video on mixing urushi!
Incredible knowledge. I guess one of a few using japanese technique with this mastery. I got some Japanese Urushi pen I would like to know if this process can be used also to restore the original shining finish? For a non experienced like me there's some easiest technique and material I may use to polish my Ebonite/Urushi pens? The same can be used on maki-e pens?
Thanks a lot for the video really inspiring me.
which is your website?
There is a link under every video ;) tamenuri.com
I wish I could understand what you are saying ...
Is my english so bad, or I use to many "hermetic" words ?
Tamenuri Studio - First, I want to tell you I enjoy the topic and appreciate your talent and craftsmanship, I’m only giving you my opinion to help you reach even more people. Your accent makes it difficult to understand you, but the Major issue (for me) is that you speak too low for me to decipher the mispronunciations. If you spoke Louder, I could figure out the words even with the accent. Again, I am only trying to offer friendly advice - I think your subject is great and your craftsmanship is superb - I want to learn from you and this is why I commented - Thank You 🙏
Rob thank you... Now I understand ;) I will put more effort in setting up sound, and will prepare better. My girlfriend is already all over me for my pronunciation and other language mistakes.
@@TamenuriStudio - You offer great knowledge that is not easily found and I greatly appreciate it - I think I might try to add Urushi to my RANGA Ebonite pen, but probably will mess it up - Do you charge to do it? I would be interested to have you add Urushi to my Ranga Ebonite it is a solid color now ... Thanks!
Rob thank you ;)) Yes I take commissions. Please contact me on Instagram or facebook - links are in description.
I use nashiji urushi, japanese quality to do uwazuri with good results
Yes it works ok. But nashiji is processed (kurome) so not the best one for uwazuri.