About Makie
Makie , a name given to the technique because it is made into a picture by sprinkling it on top, is a decorative technique that makes use of the adhesive properties of lacquer. A pattern is drawn on the lacquered surface with lacquer, and before the lacquer hardens, powdered gold, silver, or other metals are sprinkled on top, hardened with more lacquer, and polished to finish. Chinkin
Key points of Maki-e
Makie is one of the traditional Japanese lacquer craft techniques, and requires highly advanced techniques with a particularly decorative element. Below are the basic points of Makie.
1. Basic ingredients
- Lacquer: In maki-e, lacquer is used as the basic base material.
- Lacquer is important for achieving a durable, lustrous, and beautiful finish.
2. Pigments
- Pigments are used to express color, which is what gives Maki-e pieces their rich color palette.
3. Gold leaf
- Gold leaf is also used in maki-e, where decorative elements and patterns may be gold leafed.
- Brushes and Tools: A variety of brushes and tools are used to help create intricate patterns and designs.
3. Procedure
- Applying the Base: The maki-e process begins with applying a suitable base coat of lacquer, which allows the colours and gold leaf to adhere well.
- Makie Craft: Makie is a special technique in which lacquer is powdered and then patterns are painted on it using brushes and tools. This creates beautiful, intricate patterns.
4. Application of gold leaf
- When gold leaf is used in maki-e, it is also applied carefully and incorporated into the design or pattern.
- Finishing lacquer: Finally, several coats of lacquer are applied to achieve a beautiful finish.
5. Various techniques
- There are various techniques for maki-e, the most well-known being "Taka maki-e" and "Yose maki-e." These techniques have different characteristics in the expression of patterns and the production of three-dimensional effects.
6. Restoration and protection
- Like other lacquer arts, maki-e is delicate and easily damaged, so restoration work may be necessary. Special lacquers are used for protection, improving the durability of the piece.
Makie is widely used in traditional Japanese crafts and art, and is characterized by its unique beauty and intricacy.
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