Maki-e in gold over a gold-plated joint
Maki-e in gold is done on top of a solid gold lacquer-work. Gold reflects light, so that the gold maki-e is clearly visible. It seems that the hand of man adds luxury.
Kintsugi (metal-joining) of broken vessels
I kintsugi (metal-joining) a broken vessel that I usually use. I was very attached to it and cherished it so much that I was reluctant to dispose of it, and I wanted to revive it and use it again.Many people are requesting Kintsugi with this kind of feeling. I believe that this is the time for Japan’s “mottainai” culture to flourish.
Platinum Kintsugi
Platinum kintsugi was done. Since the pottery has a white base, the customer preferred platinum, which is less noticeable than gold. Platinum does not oxidize and does not tarnish compared to silver, so it will always be silver color and safe. The combination of gold and platinum maki-e is also exceptional.
Baccarat glass
The glass of Baccarat broke and was repaired with a piecing joint. An arabesque pattern lacquer work was applied on gold on a black jet background.
KINTSUGI – Miraculous Chawan
Created in fire, Then thrown to the ground, Broken into pieces! An inferior Chawan, Not worthy of being used In the dirt, wind and rain Buried for 400 years Worthless rubbish. Oww, a hoe hit my head Threw me into the air And onto the dirt Nuisance in the rice field! Gentle hands pick me up, Take me home, wash me. Joined to other broken pieces With gold, reborn as A beautiful new Chawan Gilded and precious People cradle me, admire me. Bring their lips to me To sip delicious macha. Cherished, happy to be cherished, I want to live For another hundred years, Maybe forever.
EPOXY RESIN
The toxicity of the epoxy resin About the toxicity of the reaction type resinAmong adhesives and paints, those which use chemical reactions for their hardening and polymerization show a certain degree of toxicity.For epoxy resins and polyurethane resins reactions between main resin ingredients and hardening agents are used, while for polyester resins, catalysts are used as hardening agents or accelerators. Vinyl acetate emulsions (woodwork bonds), starch pastes, and hide glues, which use heat denaturation or evaporative loss of water to cure, are non-reaction adhesives. For example, alkyd-based varnish is a non-reaction type of paint.On the other hand, though a one-liquid type, such as cyanoacrylate (superglue) which is cured by moisture […]