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2017-05-28

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Tea ceremony equipments: Tea whisk case. I had a s

Tea ceremony equipments: Tea whisk case.
I had a special commission. In the Japanese tea ceremony, a tea is whisking in front of a guest by this bamboo whisk. Matcha powder is evenly dissolved and tea formed slight creamy microbubble. This case is important to keep the tea quality to protect sensitive curly whisk.

#fcraft #contemporarycraft #metal #metalwork #metalart #silversmith #silversmithing #silver #copper #hammering #chasing #repousse #vessel #vase #teaceremony #matcha #matchatea #茶道具 #茶道#contemporarysilverware #silverware #design #metaldesign #handmade #Japan #artist #metalartist #tabledecor #tabledecoration #tablestyling

Tea ceremony equipments: Tea whisk case. I had a s

Tea ceremony equipments: Tea whisk case.
I had a special commission. In the Japanese tea ceremony, a tea is whisking in front of a guest by this bamboo whisk. Matcha powder is evenly dissolved and tea formed slight creamy microbubble. This case is important to keep the tea quality to protect sensitive curly whisk.

#craft #contemporarycraft #metal #metalwork #metalart #silversmith #silversmithing #silver #copper #hammering #chasing #repousse #vessel #vase #teaceremony #matcha #matchatea #茶道具 #茶道#contemporarysilverware #silverware #design #metaldesign #handmade #Japan #artist #metalartist #tabledecor #tabledecoration #tablestyling

Project for my dad and mom 2/2, 9ct gold, Fine-cut

Project for my dad and mom 2/2,
9ct gold, Fine-cut Aquamarine @shimizu_kiseki.
I made the anniversary rings for them, inspired by @castrosmith style. I was his apprentice only for a few months in 2018. I practiced engraving for rings again in this summer!
#craft #contemporarycraft #metal #metalwork #metalart #silversmith #silversmithing #silver #copper #hammering #chasing #repousse #vessel #vase #tumbler #contemporarysilverware #silverware #design #metaldesign #handmade #Japan #artist #metalartist #tabledecor #tabledecoration #tablestyling #silvercentrepiece

Project for my dad and mom 1/2, I made the anniver

Project for my dad and mom 1/2,
I made the anniversary rings for them, inspired by @castrosmith style. I was his apprentice only for a few months in 2018. I practiced engraving for rings again in this summer!
#craft #contemporarycraft #metal #metalwork #metalart #silversmith #silversmithing #silver #copper #hammering #chasing #repousse #vessel #vase #tumbler #contemporarysilverware #silverware #design #metaldesign #handmade #Japan #artist #metalartist #tabledecor #tabledecoration #tablestyling #silvercentrepiece

By the way, I ordered a special apron at @plant_le

By the way, I ordered a special apron at @plant_leather few months ago. My favourite point is a hoop for wipes! #craft #contemporarycraft #metal #metalwork #metalart #silversmith #silversmithing #silver #copper #hammering #chasing #repousse #vessel #vase #tumbler #contemporarysilverware #silverware #design #metaldesign #handmade #Japan #artist #metalartist #tabledecor #tabledecoration #tablestyling #silvercentrepiece

#Repost @gallery_fumi ・・・ @shinta970 + @emma

#Repost @gallery_fumi
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@shinta970 + @emma_witter_⁠
A Union Shall Be Thrown⁠
Copper, electroformed nickel silver, crystal resin, powdered fresh water pearl, crushed egg shell, artificial bone⁠
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The pearl is also a feature of a myth around Cleopatra, which has the Egytpian queen dissolving a huge pearl in a cup of vinegar, then drinking the liquid once it had dissolved. “What could be more decadent?” asks Witter. “We’re certainly questioning ideas of value in this piece.” A work which, with its layers of meaning and complete fusion of collaboration, is a wonder in many ways.⁠
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Special thanks to @michelleoyen and @ethan_knorr⁠
PH & Video @penguinseggphoto⁠
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Together: The Power Of Collaboration⁠
16 September - 12 November 2021⁠
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#GalleryFUMI #Together #ThePowerOfCollaboration⁠
#contemporarydesign #contemporaryart #collectibles #luxurydesign #collectabledesign #emmawitter #shintanakajima

#Repost @gallery_fumi ・・・ @shinta970 + @emma

#Repost @gallery_fumi
・・・
@shinta970 + @emma_witter_⁠
A Union Shall Be Thrown⁠
Copper, electroformed nickel silver, crystal resin, powdered fresh water pearl, crushed egg shell, artificial bone⁠
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Witter, knowing the frisson that real bones can cause (and indeed, which Nakajima felt himself) reached out to Dr Michelle Oyen in East Carolina, who has been developing a biomimetic version of bone that can be used like a glaze or varnish. “I am technically using my core material,” says Witter, “but in a form that takes away any sense of discomfort.” Nakajima, who traditionally works in silver, hammering metal sheet into vessels and bowls at 3 beats per second, here worked with copper that was then silver nickel-plated. He created a stem and a bowl, plus a series of oyster shaped pieces to form a second layer of decoration. These were then coated by Dr Oyen, and finally attached by Witter in London. In the centre, Witter has added a giant pearl, made from powdered pearl and resin – another mimetic object.⁠
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Special thanks to @michelleoyen and @ethan_knorr⁠
PH @penguinseggphoto⁠
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Together: The Power Of Collaboration⁠
16 September - 12 November 2021⁠
-⁠
#GalleryFUMI #Together #ThePowerOfCollaboration⁠
#contemporarydesign #contemporaryart #collectibles #luxurydesign #collectabledesign #emmawitter #shintanakajima

#Repost @gallery_fumi ・・・ @shinta970 + @emma

#Repost @gallery_fumi
・・・
@shinta970 + @emma_witter_⁠
A Union Shall Be Thrown⁠
Copper, electroformed nickel silver, crystal resin, powdered fresh water pearl, crushed egg shell, artificial bone⁠
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Emma Witter, a bone collector who fashions her finds into elaborate decorative structures, and the silversmith Shinta Nakajima are the furthest apart of this project’s participants. “I love the way he transforms hard materials into gently undulating objects that appear so light and soft, that are irrestible to touch” says Witter. Meanwhile in her use of bones, Nakajima sees a relationship to Shintoism, in which remaining bones are picked out of cremation ashes and transferred to an urn. Together they decided to create a table centre that would not just combine their very different skills but also make reference to traditional objets d’art, such as the nautilus cups created in 16th and 17th century Europe.⁠
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Special thanks to @michelleoyen and @ethan_knorr⁠
PH @penguinseggphoto⁠
-⁠
Together: The Power Of Collaboration⁠
16 September - 12 November 2021⁠
-⁠
#GalleryFUMI #Together #ThePowerOfCollaboration⁠
#contemporarydesign #contemporaryart #collectibles #luxurydesign #collectabledesign #emmawitter #shintanakajima

In the deep greenish ravine and crumbled granite.

In the deep greenish ravine and crumbled granite. These reminded me of the joy of midsummer in Japan.
The finished piece is shortlisted to “49th Dento-Kogei Japan Metal Crafts Competition”. 日本の夏、キンチョーの夏

In the deep greenish ravine and crumbled granite.

In the deep greenish ravine and crumbled granite. These reminded me of the joy of midsummer in Japan.
The finished piece is shortlisted to “49th Dento-Kogei Japan Metal Crafts Competition”. 日本の夏、キンチョーの夏

In the deep greenish ravine and crumbled granite.

In the deep greenish ravine and crumbled granite. These reminded me of the joy of midsummer in Japan.
The finished piece is shortlisted to “49th Dento-Kogei Japan Metal Crafts Competition”. 日本の夏、キンチョーの夏

In the deep greenish ravine and crumbled granite.

In the deep greenish ravine and crumbled granite. These reminded me of the joy of midsummer in Japan.
The finished piece is shortlisted to “49th Dento-Kogei Japan Metal Crafts Competition”. 日本の夏、キンチョーの夏

In the deep greenish ravine and crumbled granite.

In the deep greenish ravine and crumbled granite. These reminded me of the joy of midsummer in Japan.
The finished piece is shortlisted to “49th Dento-Kogei Japan Metal Crafts Competition”. 日本の夏、キンチョーの夏

In the deep greenish ravine and crumbled granite.

In the deep greenish ravine and crumbled granite. These reminded me of the joy of midsummer in Japan.
The finished piece is shortlisted to “49th Dento-Kogei Japan Metal Crafts Competition”. 日本の夏、キンチョーの夏

For the final coating process, we use authentic in

For the final coating process, we use authentic insect(Ericerus pela🐜) wax. It is easy to apply with heating. Texture is similar to the paraffin, more smooth and hard protection surely.
After then, I put the gold leaves for inside. Instructed by @koichi_io at @aokinschool
昆虫由来のワックスでコーティングして完成です！

Mysterious moments of turquoise green and autumn r

Mysterious moments of turquoise green and autumn red. For the main colouring process, turned up the heat, it was kept around 65~85℃ for 30~60mins. We often drop plum vinegar(magical items again) to get bright red colour. Films are 0min, 20mins, 30mins, 45mins.
本着色の様子です、緑と赤のコントラストが神秘的ですね！
Instructed by @koichi_io at @aokinschool

I finished Pre-colouring, it was already nice brig

I finished Pre-colouring, it was already nice bright orange! You need to keep moving it in the solution for even reacting.
下地着色の様子です。綺麗なみかん色！
Filming are 0min, 15mins, 30mins. Instructed by @koichi_io at @aokinschool

After intensive cleaning, we could start to simmer

After intensive cleaning, we could start to simmer a piece into solutions. In this pre-coloring process, it needs to keep around 40~50℃ for sure foundation. If you can see some faults and stains, please back to the previous process, rub them off and simmer again to be getting the even surface in this step.
Instructed by @koichi_io at @aokinschool
下地着色の段階で均一に色づくように調整していきます。👨‍🍳👨‍🍳

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