Description
An immersive hand-painted Yuzen experience kit
A wonderful, one-of-a-kind handkerchief that can be completed by simply painting with a brush.
A Yuzen experience that you can easily start at your own pace.
How about a new hobby?
Enjoy the time of coloring and enrich your imagination and sensitivity.
Recommended not only for stress relief but also for refreshing your mood.
Not only can you use it as a handkerchief, but you can also put it in a frame and enjoy it as an interior decoration.
It can also be used as a teaching material for cultural experiences in school classes.
Hand-painted Yuzen involves various processes.
In this kit, you can experience one of the processes, ``coloring'' (coloring).
(This is what completes the handkerchief.Click on the hand-painted Yuzen to see the process.)
The handkerchief you will experience includes:
To make coloring easier, I placed gold glue (glue for pasting gold leaf) on the outline of the pattern in advance.
The gold paste acts as a dike and prevents the painted colors from seeping out.
(In original hand-painted Yuzen, this function is performed using a substance called Itome-nori.)
Inside the pattern surrounded by gold glue, use the four colors of pigments included in the kit.
By freely coloring, you can create your one-of-a-kind handkerchief.
You can also use the leftover pigment to draw your favorite picture on your plain T-shirt or tote bag.
*You cannot draw on objects where the ground color is darker than the pigment color.
*Gold leaf is not pasted on the gold paste.
set content
1 handkerchief, 4 color pigments, 2 coloring brushes, instruction manual
You can start right away after opening the package.
Target age: 6 years old and up
Coloring books can develop children's imagination, and it is also recommended for parents and children to enjoy together.
(*For children who can use a brush to paint, parents should prepare the fabric and colors.)
Author's thoughts
Hand-painted Yuzen is a kimono dyeing technique that has been passed down from the Edo period (approximately 18th century) to the present day.
At Dyeing Studio Masashige (Masashige Kaminaka), we hold Yuzen experiences at various locations.
We have prepared an immersive hand-painted Yuzen experience kit that you can easily experience at home.
Although it is only one process of hand-painted Yuzen, I would be happy if you could feel Yuzen up close and enjoy it by experiencing it.
Before experiencing
・What to prepare in addition to the set contents
Utility knife, several newspapers, iron, ironing board, hair dryer, pressing cloth, tissue, 2 coloring brushes, picture plate
*If you have a brush and plate
・Precautions when working
(1) Please work at a large table where you can place handkerchiefs and tools.
(2) Since colors are used, please wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.
(3) The pigments used have some odor. If you are concerned, please ventilate the room.
(4) Please be careful of burns as you will be using an iron.
(5) Two brushes are included, but it is best to prepare one for each color so that the work can proceed smoothly. *If you want to use a different color immediately after washing the brush, please wipe the brush thoroughly before using. The moisture from the brush dilutes the pigment, making the color lighter and less likely to adhere to the fabric.
The work is not that difficult. Even children can do it by following the steps.
*Limited to children who can hold a brush and color. Parents are responsible for preparing the fabrics and colors.
Work procedure
(1) Decide how to work
There are two ways to work: one is to place a handkerchief on the table, and the other is to craft a box so that the fabric is floating. Work any way you like.
・It is easier to work on a table, but the newspaper or handkerchief placed underneath may ripple, and the color may accumulate in the rippled areas. If the handkerchief shifts, the color from the newspaper may stain the handkerchief.
- If you work with the handkerchief floating in the box, it may be difficult to apply the color, but this will prevent stains caused by the handkerchief shifting. This method allows you to experience conditions closer to the work of a craftsman.
*Please loosen the hair of the brush before using it. Loosen the fur using your fingers under running water or standing water.
After loosening, wipe off moisture thoroughly. If a large amount of water remains, the pigment will become lighter and the color will not stick as well.
(2) Fabric setting
Place a newspaper or unused cloth under the handkerchief, or make a box and set the handkerchief in it. (Please see the instruction manual for details.)
The image uses a box.
(3) Color insertion (coloring)
Shake the pigment well and use a brush to color the inside of the pattern.
The pigment can be used as is after opening the lid. (If you have a picture plate, it's easier to use a picture plate.)
Paint the desired color wherever you like.
(4)Drying
Once the coloring is finished, dry it with a hair dryer.
(5) Color fixation
Apply a pressing cloth and iron to fix the color.
(6) Completed!
Each person who experiences it has a unique personality.
Enjoy the experience!
Kit contents
1 handkerchief Material: 100% cotton Size: Approximately 45 x 45 cm The size may differ slightly from the description.
4 pigment colors: Pink x 1, Purple x 1, Blue x 1, Gray x 1
2 brushes
Precautions for handling
(1) We recommend washing by hand. If using a washing machine, please put it in a laundry net. Please wash as softly as possible.
*Depending on the coloring, there is a possibility of color transfer or fading.
(3) Be sure to iron it to fix the color. Please use a pressing cloth when ironing. Be careful not to stain your iron or ironing board with pigments.
Depending on the viewing environment, the color tone of the actual product may differ from the actual product. Please note.
please note
If we don't have it in stock, we will make it at any time. You can order even if the item is not in stock.
If the item is not in stock, it will usually be shipped in about 2 to 3 weeks. (It may take longer depending on the situation.)
This product cannot be shipped by air, so it will be shipped by land to Okinawa Prefecture, and delivery will take approximately one week longer than usual.
In the case of Rakuten Pay, the shipping fee will be charged by Rakuten Pay.
