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Materials
The origin of lacquer dates back many centuries and is a process traditional to Vietnam. Each piece is unique and individually handcrafted to the highest standard. | |
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Dependant on shape a variety of materials is used :
- Raw material bamboo or polyresin are used for the production of round and oval shapes
- Raw material medium density fibreboard for the production of square and rectangular shapes
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Process
- The raw product is examined and any cracks or indentations are sealed with natural lacquer from the native lacquer tree (rhus seccedanea from the anacardium occidentale tree family)
- The product is covered with a fine gauze to help stability and prevent cracking at a later stage
- Next, the piece is coated with a mixture of natural lacquer, finely ground rock, sawdust and alluvial soil
- Once this coating has dried the piece is placed under fresh water and sanded
- A mixture of natural lacquer and alluvial soil is then painted onto the piece
- These processes are repeated several times
- A thick coating of lacquer ( which is beaten for 24 hours to form a glutinous mixture) is then applied to the piece
- Once dried the piece is sanded under fresh water
- This process is repeated
- 1st colour primers are added and once dried water polished by hand
- This is repeated several times
- The surface is then painted with a clear lacquer 3 times
- All products are then examined for quality
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| | Each piece of lacquer can go through between 20 – 30 processes and take between 30-90 days to complete. Some products have a layer of polyurethane to make them scratch resistant.
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| | To maintain the beauty and quality of your piece please follow the guidelines on ‘lacquer care’.
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