Daily Archives: March 13, 2009

Cinnabar

There’s a kind of pretty lacquerware that I’ve seen a lot in Japan and China. It’s made of wood, a clear coat, and cinnabar, a reddish mineral. I guess making lacquerware is kind of like painting nails: a steady hand, … Continue reading

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Malachite

I really like green, but I can’t really get away with it at work, so I save it for evenings and weekends. I made one recently that I think you’ll enjoy. It’s inspired by a stone, Malachite. Image from http://www.about.com/chemistryContinue reading

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