There is no audio in this video. It shows step #3, second application of jozuri lacquer over silver as a step in the process of finishing graded metal. Step #2 refers to this page, https://www.kintugi.com/?page_id=225
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Traditional, lacquer based kintsugi, metal finishing, step 2
Traditional, lacquer based kintsugi, step 10
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I am applying gold over red. Things to note. I don’t use my wrist to spread the gold, I use a pulling motion with my arm. That is, don’t use your wrist to move the brush, use your whole arm. Also, the technique is to keep your brush at about a 35 degree angle, a little more acute than a 45 degree angle. Then imagine your gold as acting as a mediator between the lacquer and your bristles. Also, I always pull the brush, don’t stab the bristles into the lacquer, it will get lacquer on your bristles and ruin the brush.
Traditional, lacquer based kintsugi, step 9
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I am applying red over middle black in preparation for gold. Things to note. This video is about 10 minutes, I continued for about 50 more minutes after thinning and widening the line to the edges. I think let it dry for about 30 minutes in the muro. The first thing I did in preparation for widening and thinning is to run a line of lacquer down the middle of the seam.
Traditional, lacquer based kintsugi, step 6, middle lacquer
Traditional, lacquer based kintsugi, step 5a
New project, Edo period figure, traditional, lacquer based kintsugi
Here is a very damaged porcelain figurine from the Edo period. I got it because the face is outstanding and I like pieces that have gone through a hard time. The piece has been dropped on its head and had it glued back on, the left hand has been lost, the right foot too. The sleeves of the kimono on both sides have been broken and partially repaired on one side. It will take a long time to get back together.