Category Archives: Methods/techniques

Methods and techniques of kintsugi

Traditional, lacquer based kintsugi, step 3, second hardening lacquer

This video shows step 3 of metal, silver, finishing for traditional, lacquer based kintsugi. Step 3 is the second application of hardening lacquer but without light sanding. The silver is #2 which I applied and then will polish with a polishing tool.  For more see https://zac.wnz.mybluehost.me/website_a640e8d6/?page_id=225

Traditional, lacquer based kintsugi, applying red for silver

This video shows applying red for silver on a Meiji period oil lamp. I will apply #2 silver and then polish it with a polishing tool. I usually use polishing stones for finish work because it gives a much better result but this is to demonstrate the polishing tool for a workshop.
For more on traditional, lacquer based kintsugi see kintugi.com

Traditional, lacquer based kintsugi, step 7b, third and final polishing

This video shows step 7b of metal, silver, finishing for traditional, lacquer based kintsugi. Step 7b is the third and final polishing  of jozuri. The silver is #2, #3, and #4 which I applied and then polished with a polishing tool.  For more see https://zac.wnz.mybluehost.me/website_a640e8d6/?page_id=225
For more on traditional, lacquer based kintsugi see kintugi.com