The video shows step 5.5, shaping sabi. This piece is almost finished as far as shaping goes.
The steps refer to this page, https://www.kintugi.com/?page_id=80
For more on traditional, lacquer based kintsugi see kintugi.com
Monthly Archives: November 2020
Traditional, lacquer based kintsugi, step 1, 2, and 3, initial work
The video shows steps 1, 2, and 3, the initial work to get a piece back together. There looks like there was condensation on the camera lens so the video is a little blurred.
The steps refer to this page, https://www.kintugi.com/?page_id=80
For more on traditional, lacquer based kintsugi see kintugi.com
#15 silver and gold, traditional, lacquer based kintsugi
The coarsest metal you can get ‘over the counter’ is #15. You can feel the grains with your fingers. It offers a visually textured finish although the surface of the polished metal is smooth. It is also very durable as the polished layer is so thick.
Polishing tools, traditional, lacquer based kintsugi
Kintsugi materials, polishing tools and this
These tools work for polishing fine powder metals and some of the finer graded metals. They are best for thin line polishing. If you try to polish wide areas it is more difficult to get a good, smooth finish.
Traditional, lacquer based kintsugi workshop, step 5, application of sabi
Lacquer for pigment, traditional, lacquer based kintsugi
Kintsugi materials, lacquer for pigment. This lacquer. It is used as a base for adding colorants to get a specific colored lacquer. It is highly refined, much more so than basic lacquer and not as thick as nashiji.
Here is a slightly cheaper version, it isn’t as clear, more along the amber color line.
