Anatomy of kara-nuri urushi fountain pen

Kara-nuri is one of Tsugaru-nuri techniques. Colorful speckles on glossy surface of lacquer ware is easily recognizable. Same technique is used on fountain pens. But the technical principle of kara-nuri is the same as many other techniques, which sometimes differ only by tools used. I show the process of preparing urushi for this technique, describe the structure of layers and share some formulas.
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About me.
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I'm Michael and I'm a fountain pen addict. I lacquer pens with urushi lacquer. I make fountain pens. On my channel, you fill find tutorials, videos from my urushi workshop, presentation of techniques, tools and materials used in urushi craft. I am also showing pens lacquered by me and other artists. I review pens but mostly urushi and I focus on this aspect of a pen, not usual build, nibs and writing performance.
I am self-taught in this craft, most I know I do I learned from my own experience, trial and error. A lot of them. But also from Japanese books, and videos on urushi and other urushi artists.
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[@januszlukaszczyk2092]

Great show. I've been interested in urushi for over 20 years ... Beautiful effects.

[@kari.bullet.journal]

Beautiful work Michal! Love the reddish with the bigger black accents mix with little lines 🤍🤍🤍

[@bodhitoro]

Fascinating! I love the combination of traditional craft/artistry and experimentation with form/design. 🥳😍❤️

[@TamenuriStudio]

That is something what appeals to me most in urushi. But I know that to be good at experiments and breaking the „rules” I need to master the traditional techniques too.

[@entropy-is-all]

I am looking forward to experimenting. Meticulous planning essential. Patience is something I will really have to work on. Again, thanks for sharing.

[@rogerrothman]

Mesmerizing, thank you!

[@igernbernhardt3392]

Congratulations! I find your work fascinating and, plus, I learn so many new things. Two thumbs up!

[@sheepsheadonly]

thank you for sharing!

[@gabemadorma2933]

Beautiful, I especially like the horizontal striped technique! Keep it up!

[@reginaldtaylor5215]

I love the colors and I am just getting started in Urushi pen making. What is the best or easiest way to cure Urushi?

[@TamenuriStudio]

You need a furo. I made a video on this. Urushi cures in hight humidity.

[@mohangsk3759]

In India the temperatures are very high compared to Europe . In such situation how does does one control the temperature ? Is an air conditioner required .?