Colloidal Metal-Containing Urushi Lacquer and Urushi Lacquered Article

摘要

The present invention relates to an Urushi lacquer and an Urushi lacquered article obtained using the lacquer.;An object of the present invention is to impart excellent gloss to an Urushi coating, improve drying properties, improve light fastness, and provide an environmentally responsible high-class lacquered article such as a ‘Byakudan’ (white sandalwood) coating or a ‘Tamamushi’ (iridescent) coating.;This object has been accomplished by an Urushi lacquer comprising a naturally occurring raw Urushi or a refined Urushi, and metal colloid particles. As the metal colloid particles, precious metal colloid particles may preferably be used.;The present invention enables high-class coating using a precious metal colloid color to be carried out and provides an environmentally responsible ecological natural lacquer.