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A mixture used in Japan for filling cracks and losses in lacquers. Kokuso is composes of [[Lacquer, Oriental|urushi]], baked [[sawdust]], and [[flour]] (Webb 1998). The flour and water is made into a paste, the urushi is slowly added followed by the sawdust. Variations include the addition of nori urushi ([[rice flour]] and urushi) or chopped linen fibers (Webb 1998). | A mixture used in Japan for filling cracks and losses in lacquers. Kokuso is composes of [[Lacquer, Oriental|urushi]], baked [[sawdust]], and [[flour]] (Webb 1998). The flour and water is made into a paste, the urushi is slowly added followed by the sawdust. Variations include the addition of nori urushi ([[rice flour]] and urushi) or chopped linen fibers (Webb 1998). | ||
| − | == | + | ==Resources and Citations== |
| − | M.Webb, "Methods and Materials for Filling Losses on Lacquer Objects" JAIC, 37:117-33, 1998. | + | * M.Webb, "Methods and Materials for Filling Losses on Lacquer Objects" JAIC, 37:117-33, 1998. |
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Latest revision as of 14:04, 5 October 2022
Description
A mixture used in Japan for filling cracks and losses in lacquers. Kokuso is composes of urushi, baked Sawdust, and Flour (Webb 1998). The flour and water is made into a paste, the urushi is slowly added followed by the sawdust. Variations include the addition of nori urushi (Rice flour and urushi) or chopped linen fibers (Webb 1998).
Resources and Citations
- M.Webb, "Methods and Materials for Filling Losses on Lacquer Objects" JAIC, 37:117-33, 1998.