GOLD AND SILVER POWDERS FOR KINTSUGI
GOLD POWDER
For the kintsugi the gold powder is divided into several forms of powder.
Keshi fun, it is the finest powder of gold dust.
Hira fun, the finest powder among the filed powders.
Maru fun, this is the base powder used in kintsugi lacquer workHirame-fun, it is a powder made by crushing round powder into an oval shape.
Besides gold, other precious metals can also be used in kintsugi to create various effects, including platinum, silver, pewter, brass.
KURO URUSHI
In the Kintsugi process, Kuro Urushi black lacquer is used as an intermediate lacquer.
After the sabi urushi mixture has been dried and carefully sanded, kuro urushi is applied at least twice over this rough layer. After each application, the surface is sanded to a smooth finish. Kuro Urushi is a black lacquer that gives the repaired part an elegant and uniform appearance.
KURO URUSHI
In the Kintsugi process, Kuro Urushi black lacquer is used as an intermediate lacquer.
After the sabi urushi mixture has been dried and carefully sanded, kuro urushi is applied at least twice over this rough layer. After each application, the surface is sanded to a smooth finish. Kuro Urushi is a black lacquer that gives the repaired part an elegant and uniform appearance.
MARU-FUN
Gold powdermarufun* is the basic powder for all lacquer workmaki-e and kintsugi. It is lightly rubbed, which makes it finer and rounder. Its sieving has 15 levels of particle size: from No. 1 (the finest) to No. 15 (the thickest).
This powder is ideal for polishing once applied to lacquer. It is used by experienced kintsugi craftsmen with extensive knowledge of polishing because it requires a lot of time, patience and effort.
Powder shine levelmarafun : strong
*1 µm=0.001 mm、1mm=1000µm
