1. 		The purified lacquer is clear. By adding pigment the urushi becomes colored and by adding iron hydroxide the color becomes black.
2.
Urushi becomes glossy by polishing and the more you use the urushiware, the glossier it becomes. By leaving it for some time after painting the surface becomes mat.
3.  As long as the surface is non-oily the urushi can be applied to almost any material wood, metal, acrylic, ceramic, leather, paper, cloth etc.
4. The urushi becomes as hard as metal after three years of drying.
5.
The harden urushi coating protects the coated objects from the effects of mold, mildew and other forms of weathering. It also waterproofs and provides protection against caustic substances, such as acids, alcohol, and sodium. And it isolates from electricity and cannot be washed away by soy source or vinegar.
6.
 The temperature of (20c ~30c) and humidity of 70% is needed for the urushi to dry. A humid environment is perfect for urushi. It solidifies by chemical reaction so the size of the surface does not affect the period of time needed for drying.
7.
Urushiwares can be repainted many times and are long lasting.
8. The brushes for painting are made from girl's hair. When the brush top gets worn out, it can be shaped again like a pencil so it can be used for many years.
 
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Size:
Cost:
Delivery:		 120mm sq.~1800mm×900mm
5,000 yen~96,000 yen （average: 60,000 yen /m2）
45 days
※ The information above is about a basic solid color finish.
※ It can be varied depending on the finish and size.