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By Eitoku Sugimori. For many years metalsmiths in the West have admired the rich and subtle patinas that characterize Japanese metalwork. Until now, information on the methods of obtaining these surfaces was difficult to find, even for people working in Japan. This new book, illustrated with beautiful photographs and drawings, introduces recipes for such traditional Japanese patinas as: Rokusho, Niage, Su-tanpan, and Ohaguro. These recipes have been developed over hundreds of years of experimentation, innovation, and tradition. Sugimori presents them here with historic accuracy but invites the reader to experiment on her own by adjusting proportions, exposure times, and methods of application The layout of this book reflects the spare aesthetic of the content, with a logical organization of information and decorative elements that take nothing away from the text. All aspects of patination are covered: from cleaning and preparing the metal surface to methods of preserving the final finish. Traditional Japanese alloys are introduced in the final chapter with a focus on suface color through patination. The extensive appendix includes: easy-to-read patina and alloy resipes, photographs of patina samples on a variety of metals, and a list of chemical suppliers. 110 pages. Hardcover.
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