silver-urushi inlay progress#2 (Rose Grooving, research log 9/5/21)

[SIZE=5]hello guys,

just now, i have succeeded in transfering image to my barrel.

i tested grooving a Rose with leaves.

each dot size is 0.3mm

it is a real precision work, each hole individually grooved.



in the next posting, i will fill these "dots" with silver urushi, to achieve smooth surface finishing.



there's a lot of designs to try, such as various animals and insects, etc...

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https://img1.daumcdn.net/thumb/R1280...ADn0%2Fimg.jpg

https://img1.daumcdn.net/thumb/R1280...OQEK%2Fimg.jpg

https://img1.daumcdn.net/thumb/R1280...PriK%2Fimg.jpg

Very nice! After filling in the dots will you apply a new coat of clear urushi over the whole pen? Or is that not necessary?

probably fill in the grooves with silver urushi, then flat grinding + polishing to do flush finish