Kintsugi / Urushi Projects

Wooden spoon / rengé - gintsugi mended chip

This wooden spoon was purchased in Kyoto and met an unfortunate accident, jammed in an utensil drawer, chipping the tip. Getting advice from various sources; from Urushi shop workers, a teacher, looking at various books and blog posts, this piece is a labor of love. Decorative motif is inspired by a nearby creak, this piece melds the natural beauty of Northern California and a traditional Japanese craft.

MATERIALS USED: kiurushi (生漆)・alcohol・flour ・rice flour ・jinoko (地の粉) ・kiko (木粉)・tonoko (砥粉)・water・kuro urushi (黒漆)・powdered silver (銀消粉)
FINISHES: kuro urushi (黒漆)・powdered silver (銀消粉)

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