It’s 1500 years of history and Each Process Requires Advanced Techniques | Echizen Lacquerware
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- Hello Everybody,
For this quarter, a lot of people who loved my previous videos have asked me to show them the skills of the great master artisans (very few people alive) and even older but they’re still trying day-by-day to pass on traditional values to the next generations.
#japanesewoodworking #lacquerware #advancedtechniques
To thank and honor them, we decided to create a series of video shows about them and their work from the footage available from my friends and myself.
Everything has been redone. I have edited the script, rewrote the content, new effects work, new music, new footage added and a new creation is created as follows: "It’s 1500 years of history and Each Process Requires Advanced Techniques | Echizen Lacquerware"
Today, this video will probably be more appealing because of the Echizen Lacquerware Produced by Groups of Lacquering Masters Called Nushiya with a History of 1500 Years.
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Ok, I make cabinets, bookcases, desks, and exterior doors. I do this to the request of the customer and I am real good at it. But the old style woodworking I see coming from some of these make me feel like I'm an apprentice learning from my dad again. Just out of this world craftsmanship. Beautiful.
I notice there are no thumbs down about your comment,,,,,,,,,,,,,i'm# 31,,,,,,,,and feel the same way,,,,,,,,,,,,it's 3:30 AM and i'm watching this and sometimes i actually lose sleep thinking about the work they do,,,,,,,,,,,,,it's hands down SECOND TO NONE......
The woodworking part is pretty basic, it's all in how the different fillers and lacquers are applied.
It's hard to compare. Don't beat yourself up about it too much. You say, " I make cabinets, bookcases, desks, and exterior doors" ... and probably much else besides. The Japanese craftsman usually dedicates himself to the perfection of a single craft with little consideration of the time element. Your output must be the best you can produce within economically practical limits. His does not because his customers will pay the premium for that level of perfection.
Cheers ...
Old style? He used a whole bunch of electric workshop tools. Touched them with a plane once and threw on some paint. It's a mimic of an old style.
Such an art, japanese people really are amazing. Love their culture where modern and ancient can walk along side by side.
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I’m a yacht carpenter. The joinery in the beginning is simple , but where it goes after that is beyond my comprehension.
To all people commenting that it tries to achieve « plastic » look: If you looked at it and had it in your hands and feel its warmth you would not say it looks like plastic. It does only because you are watching this with your plastic and metal smartphone. Japan craft is about the real thing. Go visit Japan and pay attention to textures and details and light and you will discover another world.
Thank you very much
Do you think the craftsman knows how much joy in watching this brings?
This guy adds on layers like how I keep adding spices to a recipe.
That's me too, alrighty.
Very, very interesting.
A great deal can be learned, if one just pays attention.
Some of the Nihon Lacquerware that I have seen
is so amazing that I don't even want to touch or use it for anything.
I just would not want to smudge or ding perfection if that makes any sense...
The japanese people have a way to do everything with style. One thing is for sure. Youll never be underwhelmed.
No kidding, I have always wondered just how lacquerware is made. I own some from both Japan, and Burma, and have had an appreciation for the seemingly mysterious techniques that could create such beautiful objects. Now I know it's not a mystery. Thank you.
Stunningly beautiful! And worth any price. A true work of art.
In a way, I realize now why shiny plastic is used to make similar looking storage boxes. It’s to mimic the luster of lacquered wooden boxes like these. I had just never seen the actual wooden boxes before.
Yes all these techniques looked like miracle before plastics were invented. Sadly now most people cannot make the difference and never see real woodwork
@@sebastienh1100, I look for sprue and mold marks, but even the plastic stuff is sometimes finished so well that I have to tap it and puzzle over the sound.
Wonderful
Wow, that is amazing work. So beautiful and to see a craftsman take so much pride in his work, just puts me to shame in so many ways.
So beautiful, thank you
Our pleasure!
I changed to 1/4 speed toward the end to catch the detail. I've never seen brushes with such short bristles before!
The technique, is similar to filling and painting, vintage motorcycles to top quality showroom finish.
When I was in Singapore in the 60's, I bought some Chinese lacquer, for an Aunt in London, so she could repair her Chinese Antiques that she collected. Wish I'd saved some for myself!
The bristles aren't short, but hidden! The brush is made by gluing together two slats of wood, with all the bristles between them the whole way through. As the external bristles get damaged, they are clipped, and more wood is carved away, revealing more bristle. Often human hair, horse hair, or cat hair as the bristles.
I just gave up midway.
The thing has so much craft,skill and finesse involved that you got to just doff your hat and be on your way.
Hold on, haste makes waste!!
4:05 i know he knows what his doing but i like to imagine him being like "ill just scrape it off.. screw itll get painted"
Man makes box...
Stunning, and humbling, a true master craftsman.
BTW, who are the idiots who didn't like it?
The lacquering is fantastic, but it's a waste of wood. You could use mdf, paper or aluminium for all the layers that cover it.
Trop classe! Si j'avais cette boite je ne la regarderais différemment.
Amazing video, thank you
Enjoyed your video and gave it a Thumbs Up
Very cool 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Beautiful...
Magnificent
Thin, Light and strong, just like the Mitsubishi ZERO. Howard Hughes' drawings and plans were just an idea, peace reigns now.
It would be interesting to see the wood joinery on the Zero's wings and fuselage.
@@richardwiley5933 yes I agree it might be something similar. I would think making the wings and fuselage out of a canvas material stretched over a well jointed framework then covered in some of these lacquer coats would be very light and strong and have very little wind resistance.
GREAT. I like it.
AWESOME!!!!!!
Beautiful
Impressive work of talents. Fine craftmanship. How many people still using it dayly?.
Poor choice of music. Interesting Video, though.
綺麗な
Thanks for the video. Could you please tell me about the item he uses to hold the box when painting.
I liked that one, too. Adhesive or suction, I wonder?
A little explanatory narration would be better than the crappy music track
thanks for setting me straight!
@@WoodworkingEnthusiasts, I had a Japanese friend who sometimes would say ''Thank you for insulting me.'' Keep these great videos coming, appreciated.
Хорошее видео,как всегда великолепно!
Come one! No English subtitles?
where did you take the original video from? i would like to watch it with the original audio and narration, not like this.
Forget the box! How amazing is it that the Japanese created the various woodworking machines shown in this video 1500 years ago? This is truly amazing "traditional" craftsmanship. 😉💩😏
Wow
I like the advanced technique of running a plank through a planer (more advanced than what I can do cause I dont wood work). But I had no clue what he was doing in some parts like that clay like thing?
That is one of the ingredients of undercoating lacquer
Bei der Menge an Holzveredelung, die aufgetragen wurde, frage ich mich, ob ein Holzkern noch notwendig ist.
Aber schön ist das Ergebnis auf jeden Fall.
I'm glad you like it!
and wouldnt it be nice if you let us hear the relaxing sounds of the craft instead of the annoying copyright free music
Is that a CLAY and glue mixture?
It's lacquer
what name of soundtrack starting 3:50 ?
Another wonderful video. I know the lacquer requires heat and moisture to dry so it takes some time finish. I would like to know what the paste is was that was applied first.
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Да, бронзовые и алюминиевые драконы, в схватке, наклеенные поверх кардинально бы изменили внешний вид шкатулки, во много раз улучшив его. Фон как раз подходящий. А так - остаётся чувство пустоты, незаконченности.
So it's composite materials?
Aye.
Fantastically informative video, I learn something with each one I view.
I'm curious about the glue used in this video, can you inform regarding this?
Thank you.
Listen to the stupid music....
ARE YOU KIDDING,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,they don't say a word ,,,,,,,,,,,i couldn't tell what the heck it was till it was done,,,,,,,,,and you call that informative............tell me what you learned so maybe i can learn something too............
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natural lacquer made from tree sap of lacquer tree is similar to poison ivy.
most people will have severe skin reaction, if you handle this substance.
Wonder if that's similar to the tree that drips the poisonous sap that knocked that guy for a loop on one of the Naked & Afraid episodes? It was dark or black in color.
Is this laquerware intended for food storage?
yes there is. Any food can be served on lacquerware.
@@WoodworkingEnthusiasts are there any ways to get some of these lacquer components in the U.S.A .? Or are the exact recipes a hidden trade secret.???...
@@davidkohler7454, I am sorry that I don't have specific advice about suppliers, but I caution you that this Urushi resin comes from a close relative of Poison Ivy, and can be rather toxic until it has hardened. Workers can be sensitized from contact with it, and miserably afflicted.
Is that Quing dynasty style?
Japan, not China. Just a bento box, no elements of style or decoration.
All I could think was... fix your jointer guard spring.... full blade should never be exposed
Well, Good Point!! I appreciate that
Lacquered box? Ok what do you put into it?
search for Bento Box
Anything you want
Other, smaller, lacquered stuff.
This type of Jyu-bako (重箱) is usually used for the special occasions, like New Year's Day feast, Hanami-bento (花見弁当 lunch box for cherry blossoms viewing) and special dinner for guests.
i can't imagine why they didn't show the last step.
[ you know, the one where they apply the final coat of polyurethane from rattle cans ]
Ha ha
And that, boys and girls, is how a person ties up dozens of hours turning wood into something that looks like plastic.
Ignorance is bliss.
@@nainitalism Actually, I am completely aware of every facet of the situation. I have studied numerous historic crafts, including woodworking from cask making, carriage making, timber framing, joinery, furniture making, carving, turning, veneering, etc. I've studied horn and shell work, ceramics, and metal crafts from blacksmithing, whitesmithing, tin work, pewter work, tinker's work, etc. Your knee jerk reaction to defend the craftsman in the video misses the point. My comment was not an insult, but a factual statement regarding the aesthetic decisions that are made by someone who selects a piece of wood based lacquerware, over an item made of any of the other materials I've listed. If someone wants a container that is lightweight, they will reject a ceramic product. If they want something less expensive, they will reject a metal product. If they want something that is glossy, smooth, and not evidently wood, they can pick from horn, shell, or lacquerware. Horn and shell have size limits before the price goes way up. Lacquer can be applied over wood, but also leather, paper, or fabric. The way the box is made demonstrates a compromise with strength in order to get a particular look. The final result is a relatively weak wooden box that is slightly reinforced with fabric, and it is completely free of any evidence that it is a wooden box. The desire to hide its woodeness is even extended to replacing strong square corners with weak, round, corners. And the container is completely smooth, glossy, and as close to plastic looking as you can get before the invention of thermoplastics. Those decisions were made out of culturally based preferences in aesthetics, and a willingness to live with items that are delicate. We can buy inexpensive, molded plastic, objects today for pennies, but before thermoplastics were invented, the look was considered deluxe and people were willing to pay good money for it.
Lmao
@@fatal-sf7rh Yes, it is funny to us today that ancient people would prize a look that today is often associated with cheap plastic. But in their time, smooth and glossy items were rare and people were willing to pay premium prices for them.
@@deezynar right!...it's crazy because nowadays people take everything for granted
A little warning to others...if you intend watching this video from start to finish, consider turning the volume down to its minimum unless you want to be assaulted by eleven minutes of overly repetitive damn computer "music"....beautiful to watch but soundtrack is crap.
SOUNDTRACKS USUALLY ARE, THIS ONE DOES NOT DISAPPOINT EITHER
"The 1500 year secrets for Lacquers of the North Star is something a fool like you will never master"
music is annoying
yeah sorry for the hassle
Унылое говно ! Ни красоты ни практичности ! Столько труда ради простой коробки ! Что толку что она сделана из дерева которое так тщательно строгали если после этого всё это скрыто под слоями штукатурки и лака!!!
Rubbish
1500 years? Slow learners!
Just make THE GOD DEAMN BOX 📦 !!!
USELESS SKILL
That whatever its called background noise would give me a headache and totally take away from the enjoyment of any video. Anyway I stopped watching because of the use of modern machinery that was definitely not available 1500 years ago. There are lacquer videos on youtube that show you the whole process from start to finish being done the 1500 year old way.
Stephen Kelly the melding of old and new is called progress. Without progress you would still live in a mud hut!
@@551taylor Fine John all i was saying was that i prefer watching the videos that show the making of the box in the older traditional way i can see machine made boxes as well in a modern setting as well. Also since they are going that way why not just sit up at a bench or just spray it all on with stray guns and modern methods are there to compete with the traditional from start to finish. Just saying it's a delight to watch the timber being selected split and planed to proper dimensions very relaxing.
It's really a matter of choice; watch a video on how it's done today, or one showing how it was done 1500 yrs ago. Serves no purpose to compare the two.
@@richardwiley5933 If your not allowed to compare things in your world im glad im not a part of it.
Yeah, I see-- why add and informative dissertation to go with the video, just add brain-dead, mind-numbing music?
Get someone to show you the mute button.
@@68shiloh
And I suppose that means you know every procedure that was done??? That's what I thought.! Pretty much proves to me, you must have voted for Hillary too, as well as fitting the mold my ole' pappy told me of--- Strong like horse-- smart like tractor!
@@joeeckley5272 And your Ignorant like Trump LOL
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@@Ed-lz4jv
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I don't know why I clicked on this, I already knew I don't like this channel, but I thought it might be interesting. Pictures only with no verbal explanations of any kind is less than useless for conveying information about processes. If your intention is to leave me with a lot of questions (what is he doing now, what is that tool, why is he doing that, and so on) then you have succeeded, but you have not succeeded in maintaining my interest in your channel.
So why bother to comment?
@@hypnoraythompson5824 To express my frustration at something that might have been pretty good but isn't.