manupropria
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I made some experiments to imitate green marble or green jade. Unfortunately the white urushi gets yellowish after "uwazuri" impreigning with transparent urushi. Therefore I shall call it Nephrite Jade.
Hisui = Jade, Nangyoku nefuraito = Nephrite
There are two types of minerals that are called jade. The kind that was known in ancient China is called nephrite. The other kind of jade mineral is called jadeite. Nephrite is a little tougher against fracture than jadeite, but it is a little
softer. For some reason, cultures around the world have thought that both types of jade have special virtues or powers. The Chinese thought so too, and for thousands of years, jade articles had a special value and significance, and skilled artisans carved increasingly intricate designs.
Cheers,
Martin
Hisui = Jade, Nangyoku nefuraito = Nephrite
There are two types of minerals that are called jade. The kind that was known in ancient China is called nephrite. The other kind of jade mineral is called jadeite. Nephrite is a little tougher against fracture than jadeite, but it is a little
softer. For some reason, cultures around the world have thought that both types of jade have special virtues or powers. The Chinese thought so too, and for thousands of years, jade articles had a special value and significance, and skilled artisans carved increasingly intricate designs.
Cheers,
Martin
