I read that even though some people are initially immune repeated exposure can lead to dermatitis. So why take the risk? Good gloves are not uncomfortable. I wear a seatbelt even though I've never been in a crash. Good luck out there.
Yes, but it happens in 3 to 6 weeks of contact. I hate gloves, even the best ones. After several years I can be sure I am insensitive ;) This time is long enough to develop immunity, what also happens, and observed by craftsmen in Japan. But seatbelts - I wear them too, but this is not a good analogy ;))
@@TamenuriStudio Well never say never. You say you discovered that you were immune by accidentally touching your nose one time. However the first exposure does not cause a reaction in anyone it just primes your immune system for next time. So at that time your logic was flawed. I personally think you're kidding yourself if you think you're immune when even the best scientists don't fully understand the mechanism of sensitivity. One thing they do know is that sensitivity can decrease or increase over time and the concept of "developing an immunity" through exposure is a myth. You're playing with fire, Good luck.
@@myleswillis well I just consulted with fellow urushi craftsmen around the world, and made an informed, a little risky decision, not “kidding myself” ;) Both parent MDs, i know a thing or two about it, especially the difference between dermatitis of this kind and other allergies. You are right about decreeing and increasing sensitivity. And several thousands of years people working with urushi learnt a bit about it too, so as I said - informed decision and accepted level of risk.
@@myleswillis after this nose accident i performed several tests, controlled over a span of 6 weeks. With notes and pictures ;) but it is not the topic of my channel, is it?
I’ve heard from my Kintsugi teacher that he originally had allergy but overtime working with Lacquer constantly he developed immunity to it and now doesn’t even use gloves. He gives us gloves but I still find I develop rashes on areas never touched by the lacquer because of what seems like fumes in the workshop
It has been really hard to find information about this, how to clean it and the possible reactions. So thank you so much for the video, its really useful for me. I'm extremely allergic to urushiol, and Im dedicated now to kintsugi. Even working with cero direct exposure, it manages to touch something and almost every time i get a rash with blisters, its been unbearable, but i've been learning how to use it with more control. I discovered that cleaning whit turpentine its helpful. Thanks for sharing, I will definately use your advice.
I am also fortunate enough to be immune - remember that urushi loves protein ( that includes skin ) which is why it works well with tofu, egg white etc. - it starts bonding right away...some of the students I was with had bad reactions ( remember - you won't die - just be very uncomfortable and itchy ) said that the way to develop immunity was to eat it ( like a kind of vaccination ) they would put a bit on rice and swallow it - later they seemed fine although I wouldn't recommend the process to anyone who does not have the burning desire to work with the material...
Hi bro, I liked your videos so much! I always follow you. I wanna ask a question to u. The materials which you are using, from where do you buy? Especiaally the materials for URUSHİ, how can I find the place which sell them? I will use them for wood stick. I need black ones. By the way I live in Turkey. Best regards and loves from Turkey.
Good information for all whose wants to start to work on Urushi. Thanks for sharing it.
I read that even though some people are initially immune repeated exposure can lead to dermatitis. So why take the risk? Good gloves are not uncomfortable. I wear a seatbelt even though I've never been in a crash. Good luck out there.
Yes, but it happens in 3 to 6 weeks of contact. I hate gloves, even the best ones. After several years I can be sure I am insensitive ;) This time is long enough to develop immunity, what also happens, and observed by craftsmen in Japan. But seatbelts - I wear them too, but this is not a good analogy ;))
@@TamenuriStudio Well never say never. You say you discovered that you were immune by accidentally touching your nose one time. However the first exposure does not cause a reaction in anyone it just primes your immune system for next time. So at that time your logic was flawed. I personally think you're kidding yourself if you think you're immune when even the best scientists don't fully understand the mechanism of sensitivity. One thing they do know is that sensitivity can decrease or increase over time and the concept of "developing an immunity" through exposure is a myth. You're playing with fire, Good luck.
@@myleswillis well I just consulted with fellow urushi craftsmen around the world, and made an informed, a little risky decision, not “kidding myself” ;) Both parent MDs, i know a thing or two about it, especially the difference between dermatitis of this kind and other allergies. You are right about decreeing and increasing sensitivity. And several thousands of years people working with urushi learnt a bit about it too, so as I said - informed decision and accepted level of risk.
@@myleswillis after this nose accident i performed several tests, controlled over a span of 6 weeks. With notes and pictures ;) but it is not the topic of my channel, is it?
I’ve heard from my Kintsugi teacher that he originally had allergy but overtime working with Lacquer constantly he developed immunity to it and now doesn’t even use gloves. He gives us gloves but I still find I develop rashes on areas never touched by the lacquer because of what seems like fumes in the workshop
Thanks for the tips! I’ll make sure to keep those in mind
It has been really hard to find information about this, how to clean it and the possible reactions. So thank you so much for the video, its really useful for me.
I'm extremely allergic to urushiol, and Im dedicated now to kintsugi. Even working with cero direct exposure, it manages to touch something and almost every time i get a rash with blisters, its been unbearable, but i've been learning how to use it with more control. I discovered that cleaning whit turpentine its helpful.
Thanks for sharing, I will definately use your advice.
I am also fortunate enough to be immune - remember that urushi loves protein ( that includes skin ) which is why it works well with tofu, egg white etc. - it starts bonding right away...some of the students I was with had bad reactions ( remember - you won't die - just be very uncomfortable and itchy ) said that the way to develop immunity was to eat it ( like a kind of vaccination ) they would put a bit on rice and swallow it - later they seemed fine although I wouldn't recommend the process to anyone who does not have the burning desire to work with the material...
Hi bro,
I liked your videos so much! I always follow you. I wanna ask a question to u. The materials which you are using, from where do you buy? Especiaally the materials for URUSHİ, how can I find the place which sell them? I will use them for wood stick. I need black ones. By the way I live in Turkey. Best regards and loves from Turkey.
Hi. I import them from Japan. Easiest for start is Watanbe Shoten. In europe some limited urushi supplies (at hight prices) you can gen in Dictum.com
@@TamenuriStudio thank you my brother
My husband used and got swelling face for two days. His arms are all red. Bad Allergy. Be aware.
I am immune to urushi, but I know how my friends who tried urushi reacted. Nothing funny....
will i die if i touch urushi and if allergic
My skin is so red and got blisters, does this leave scars?
No, it'll be okay
I got this rash. It is funny now, it was not funny at the time.
I imagine.
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It’s funny to see the auto-caption transcribed all urushi as Russia, and that people are allergic to Russia.