May 2026– date –

Using fine-grit sandpaper, horsetail (tokusa), or charcoal ink, gently polish the sabi-urushi surface while applying water. Avoid rubbing too hard, as excessive force may distort the shape. Carefully check the surface condition and uneve...

Apply the rust mixture firmly, pressing it in with a spatula.Some people leave it thick and shape it later by sanding, but if you roughly shape it at this stage, the sanding process becomes much easier. https://youtube.com/shorts/pU9N2Eh...