Refined Colored Urushi Lacquer for Lacquerware Art & High-Gloss Polishing

       Special‑formula colored urushi designed for final finishing and polishing.
       Creates smooth, lustrous colored surface after curing and hand polishing.
       Ideal for plain lacquerware, decorative base for maki‑e and inlay work.
        Hard‑wearing and water‑proof once cured.

• Gold Base Lacquer
  Draw patterns, base coating, adhere gold & silver powder, core adhesive lacquer for maki-e
  
  
•  Gold Base Red Lacquer
  Red adhesive base for gilding, creates vintage red-gold decorative patterns
  
  
• Glaze Gold  Lacquer
  
  Seal powder after dusting, prevent silver powder oxidation, soften metallic luster; top coat for Togidashi Maki-e
  
  
• Deep Ochre Lacquer
  Intermediate isolation to fix powder; final wiping & polishing to fill tiny scratches for mirror finish

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Refined Colored Urushi Lacquer for Traditional Lacquerware Art & High-Gloss Finishing

Specially formulated using high-purity natural urushi sap and vibrant mineral pigments, our refined colored urushi delivers a smooth, lustrous, and durable finish. Perfect for plain lacquerware, decorative bases, Maki-e, mother-of-pearl inlay, and precision polishing (Togidashi-makie).

Featured Specialty Formulations

• Gold Base Lacquer (Maki-e Base Coat): Designed for drawing intricate line patterns, base coating, and adhering gold/silver powders with maximum stickiness and clarity.
• Gold Base Red Lacquer (Bengara Red): Classic red adhesive base for gold gilding, creating rich vintage red-gold tones beneath metallic dust.
• Glaze Gold Lacquer (Transparent Protective Seal): Applied over gold or silver powder dusting to lock in metallic particles, prevent silver powder oxidation, and soften metallic luster into a refined antique glow.
• Vibrant & Transparent Pigmented Shades: Available in Vermilion, Big Red, Deep Ochre, Turquoise, Sky Blue, Transparent Green, and custom artisan colors for multi-layer lacquer crafts.

Technical Specifications & Application Tips

• Ingredients: Refined Natural Urushi Sap, High-Grade Inorganic & Organic Minerals.
• Curing Requirements: Requires a humid environment (70%–80% RH) at 20°C–25°C (68°F–77°F) inside a Furo (humid cabinet).
• Surface Properties: Hard-wearing, waterproof, heat-resistant, and alcohol-proof once fully cured. High gloss achieved through oil-based refining (Roiro) or hand-polishing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why does colored urushi look darker when freshly applied than its final color?
A: Natural urushi undergoes an enzymatic curing and drying phase. As the lacquer dries in high humidity, the urushiol film becomes clearer, allowing the true, vivid pigment beneath to brighten and fully emerge over 3–7 days.

Q: What is the function of Glaze Gold Lacquer in Maki-e?
A: Glaze Gold is a semi-transparent seal coat applied directly over sprinkled metallic powders. It protects fine gold or silver grains during the polishing (Togidashi) process and prevents silver from tarnishing due to air exposure.

Q: Can colored urushi be mixed with other colors or raw urushi?
A: Yes. You can blend different colored urushi lacquers together to create custom gradients, or mix with transparent urushi (Kijiro) to adjust color density and transparency for glass-like lacquer layers.