Manu Propria Pens -Nanako-Nuri

[manupropria]

AKA-TAME-NANAKO-NURI
Aka = red, tame = transparent final coat, nanako = fish eggs, nuri = lacquer
Rapeseed is sprinkled on wet lacquer and removed after the lacquer has dried. Then, small circular protrusions appear. Colored lacquer is layered on top of this and then polished to make a textured ring spot pattern. With the years the transparent "tame" coat will become more transparent and release more of the nanako pattern

Best,

Martin

 

[Jim15]

Amazing!!

 

[SteveG]

The only thing that competes with your pen creations is your NEXT pen creation. You seem to own the niche, and do so in an exceptional manner. Great work!

 

[manupropria]

Thank you Guys, I appreciate

 

[1080Wayne]

Beautiful work ! Thought I was the only one to use canola (rapeseed) in a pen , but in a more traditional casting .

 

[OZturner]

Another Glorious Pen, Martin.
Your Craftsmanship, with Finishes, Styles, and Techniques, never ceases to Amaze me.
Congratulations, and Please keep them coming.
Brian.

 

[Ric]

I would love to have a step by step process of how that effect was achieved. I think it is very impressive looking, & on the right "pen" it would definitely increase its value & appeal to the most discriminate of collectors.

"IF LIFE HANDS YOU LEMONS....MAKE MOJITOS!!!"

 

[manupropria]

Thank you Ric,

The only picture I can show is of a pen I made not with rapeseed but mustard seeds (little bit larger seeds). After the lacquer has hardened the pen is boiled in water until the seeds got soft and could be brushed off. Then several layers of lacquer follow. Finally the surface is ground flat to release the pattern. Then some coats of transparent lacquer are applied and polished.

 

[leehljp]

How wonderful it is to see fine finishes only available in Japan - almost. I took for granted such skill and work while there. You bring back old memories. WONDERFULLY DONE! Beautiful!

 

[manupropria]

Thank you Hank Lee.
Nowaday unfortunately it is very hard to find lacquer artists making interesting "kawari-nuri" or "saya-nuri" in Japan

 

[thewishman]

The close-up shot did it for me. THIS is my NEW FAVORITE pen! Gorgeous! Thank you for sharing descriptions of the process and the extra photo.

 

[SteveAxelrod]

That's a truly stunning and mesmerizing finish!