Manu Propria - Kujaku-Raden-Nuri

[manupropria]

And here another pen with urushi lacquer.
The lacquer I call Kujaku-Raden. Kujaku = Peacock, Raden = Sprinkled Mother of pearl.
Small abalone plates are set on wet lacquer. After drying, many layers of lacquer saturated with gold powder and copper powder are applied followed by layers of red, black and transparent urushi. After grinding flat, a final coat of highly transparent urushi seals the surface.

Cheers,

Martin

 

[Jim Smith]

Stunningly beautiful pen that shows the work of a true artist. Is there any chance you could add a photo of a closeup on this pen so we can see more of the details? Thanks for sharing.

Jim Smith

 

[jyreene]

That's awesome. Is that also one of your edamame pen rests?

 

[Jim15]

Absolutely beautiful pen.

 

[BradG]

Love these Urushi Pens, I'm guessing quite time consuming to do?. Great work

 

[TurtleTom]

I would sure love to see some video on making these. I know very little about any of this but I would sure love to learn more.

 

[TonyL]

Outstanding all around!