Urushi Lacquer China — Traditional Lacquer Materials, Tools, Crafts and Custom Work

Urushi Lacquer China is a specialist supplier of natural urushi lacquer, kintsugi materials, lacquer-art tools, mother-of-pearl inlay materials and traditional Chinese lacquerware.

We work with experienced artisans and suppliers in China to make traditional lacquer materials, tools and handcrafted products more accessible to artists, restorers, makers, collectors and studios around the world.

Our goal is simple:

To make traditional lacquer craftsmanship easier to learn, easier to practice, and easier to access.

What We Offer

Our products cover several areas of traditional lacquer craftsmanship.

Natural Urushi Lacquer

We supply natural raw urushi, also known as ki-urushi, for traditional lacquer techniques including kintsugi, maki-e, raden, lacquerware and other urushi applications.

Our natural urushi selection includes eight different grades, giving artists more choice when balancing material characteristics, application requirements and budget.

We also offer different types of prepared urushi, including:

• Natural raw urushi
• Colored urushi
• Clear transparent urushi
• Black urushi
• Other lacquer materials for traditional techniques

Our goal is not to offer only one “standard” lacquer. Different artists and different techniques require different materials, so we provide a broader selection whenever possible.

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Kintsugi Materials and Tools

Kintsugi is one of the areas we focus on most closely.

We provide materials and tools for artists who want to learn or practice traditional urushi kintsugi, including:

• Natural urushi
• Kintsugi repair kits
• Gold and silver powders
• Gold and silver leaf
• Wood powder
• Silk cotton
• Brushes
• Spatulas
• Scrapers
• Sandpaper
• Powder applicators
• Other specialized lacquer-repair tools

We also provide free kintsugi video lessons through our YouTube channel, helping beginners understand how the materials are actually used rather than simply purchasing a collection of supplies.

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Mother-of-Pearl and Raden Materials

Traditional lacquer art goes far beyond plain lacquer surfaces.

We also supply materials and tools for raden and mother-of-pearl inlay, including different types of mother-of-pearl sheets, shell materials, powders and carving tools.

These materials can be used for:

• Raden
• Mother-of-pearl inlay
• Lacquerware decoration
• Maki-e
• Jewelry
• Decorative objects
• Contemporary lacquer-art projects

Our aim is to provide artists with not only the lacquer itself, but also the materials and tools needed to work with traditional decorative techniques.

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Traditional Chinese Lacquerware

We also offer handcrafted Chinese urushi lacquerware, including decorative objects, jewelry, lifestyle products and larger lacquer artworks.

Our lacquerware incorporates traditional techniques such as:

• Mother-of-pearl inlay
• Raden
• Maki-e
• Rhinoceros-skin lacquer
• Hand-painted lacquer
• Layered lacquer decoration
• Traditional Chinese lacquer techniques

We are interested not only in preserving traditional techniques, but also in exploring how lacquer can be used in contemporary objects and modern life.

Our collections range from small handcrafted jewelry and lifestyle objects to larger lacquerware and decorative artworks.

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Custom Lacquerware and Custom Orders

In addition to ready-made products, we also provide customization and custom lacquerware services.

We can work with customers who need:

• Custom lacquerware
• Custom lacquerware blanks
• Custom colors
• Custom designs
• Custom mother-of-pearl or decorative work
• Custom lacquered objects
• Custom projects for studios and brands

For some projects, we can start from a suitable wooden or other base and develop the lacquer finish according to the customer's requirements.

Our website also offers customizable lacquerware blanks for artists who want to create their own lacquer work.

For custom projects, please contact us before ordering so that we can discuss the design, materials, dimensions, quantity and production requirements.

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Education Is Part of What We Do

We believe that selling traditional craft materials without explaining how they are used is not enough.

That is why we create free educational content about:

• Urushi
• Kintsugi
• Maki-e
• Raden
• Mother-of-pearl inlay
• Lacquerware
• Urushi materials
• Traditional lacquer techniques

Our YouTube channel, URUSHI KINTSUGI CHINA, provides free video tutorials and demonstrations, including beginner-oriented kintsugi lessons.

We also publish educational articles on this website answering practical questions that artists commonly ask, such as:

• What is urushi?
• Where does urushi come from?
• How is urushi harvested?
• What is raw urushi?
• How do I start kintsugi?
• What materials do I need for kintsugi?
• What causes urushi allergy?
• How should urushi be handled safely?
• What is colored urushi?
• What is raden?
• What materials are used in traditional lacquer art?

Our intention is to build not simply an online store, but a practical knowledge resource for people interested in urushi and traditional lacquer craftsmanship.

Why We Work with Chinese Lacquer Materials and Crafts

China has a long history of natural lacquer and lacquer craftsmanship.

Today, however, many people outside East Asia first encounter urushi through Japanese lacquerware and Japanese craft traditions.

We believe it is useful to distinguish between where a particular lacquer technique became famous and where the underlying natural lacquer material is produced and sourced.

China remains an important part of the natural urushi supply chain, while Japanese lacquer craftsmanship has developed its own highly respected traditions.

Our position is not to replace one tradition with another.

Instead, we want to make Chinese lacquer materials, techniques and craftsmanship more visible and accessible internationally.

This is also why we show the material itself—from the lacquer tree and the harvesting of fresh urushi to the finished lacquer artwork.

From B2B Supply to a Global Online Store

Before building this online store, we primarily worked as a B2B supplier, serving international customers through offline transactions.

Over time, we found that individual artists, restorers, collectors and makers were also looking for the same specialized materials.

Many of these products are difficult to find outside East Asia, especially when customers need several different materials and tools for the same project.

We therefore created urushilacquer.com as a direct online source for international customers.

Today, our catalog includes natural urushi, kintsugi supplies, lacquer-art tools, mother-of-pearl materials, traditional lacquerware, handcrafted objects and customizable lacquerware bases.

Who We Serve

Our products and educational resources are designed for:

• Kintsugi beginners
• Professional kintsugi artists
• Lacquer artists
• Maki-e artists
• Raden and mother-of-pearl artists
• Ceramic restorers
• Woodworkers
• Craft studios
• Art students
• Collectors
• Designers
• Brands looking for custom lacquerware
• Anyone interested in traditional East Asian lacquer craftsmanship

Whether you need a small amount of urushi for your first kintsugi project or specialized materials for an ongoing studio practice, we aim to provide practical options at different levels.

Our Approach

We focus on four things:

1. Source

We are the original supplier

2. Selection

We try to provide a broad selection rather than limiting artists to only a few standard materials.

3. Education

We create free videos and educational articles so customers can understand what they are buying and how the materials are used.

4. Customization

For customers who need something beyond our standard catalog, we can discuss custom lacquerware and project-based requirements.

Our Mission

Traditional crafts should not exist only behind museum glass.

They can still be learned, practiced, adapted and used in contemporary life.

Our mission is to connect traditional Chinese lacquer craftsmanship and materials with artists and makers around the world.

Whether you are repairing a broken cup with kintsugi, learning maki-e, experimenting with raden, creating lacquerware, or developing a completely new contemporary object, we hope to make the materials, knowledge and craftsmanship easier to access.

Welcome to Urushi Lacquer China.

Learn. Create. Repair. Make something that lasts.

About the Company

Before Sunrise Studio Limited operates Urushi Lacquer China.

Our materials and tools have supported artists and creators in more than 50 countries, including customers in Europe and the United States.

Contact

For product questions, material recommendations, wholesale inquiries or custom lacquerware projects, please contact us.