About the Course
In this 5-week course, we will be using the authentic Urushi lacquer as adhesive, filler and undercoat of golden powder. Each step will be taken slowly and gently, customised according to the piece you work on. The course fee does not include materials which can be purchased from Sayoko. A list of materials and prices is attached below.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
How to assess the repair procedure and methods.
Mixing adhesive and filler by using Urushi lacquer.
Shaping and polishing the filler, drawing the undercoat lines.
Treating the golden powder in particular way to complete.
PLEASE BRING
Up to two pieces of broken/chipped/cracked pottery or porcelain. For those who find no broken pieces but wish to learn the skills, you are welcome to join the class. I willgladly provide some porcelain pieces for you.
NOTE: If broken, no more than into 4 pieces.
A chipped area to be less than 5c coin.
No glass, wood or metal items at this stage
An apron or please wear clothes that can get stained.
NOTE: Please be aware that the natural Urushi lacquer rarely yet has caused skin irritation. Gloves will be supplied.
The Materials and Cost
1. All tools to rent for $15 OR can be purchased separately if desired
Wooden sculpture knives : $15/set of 10 knives
Spatulas to mix : $10/spatula
3 kinds of brushes : $15/brush
Silk balls : $10/person
Working board : Free
Mixing palette : $5/palette
2. Materials
Various coloured mica powder : $5/person (If pure gold is preferred: $ 25/0.1g)
Raw Urushi lacquer : $5/ person
Black & Red Urushi : $3/person
Polishing powder Tonoko : $2/person
Total materials/person : $15
The total cost of tools and materials/person: $30 if not purchasing tools. Additional $20 if pure gold is preferred.
Your Instructor
Sayoko Yanai
550 years of wisdom takes us to a journey of appreciating imperfection and accepting the unknown while we learn to repair a broken pottery in a friendly, calm atmosphere. Sayoko has been trained in Japan and teaching the skills last 8 years.