WAJIMA CRAFTSMAN STATUS
Shiffu Sakamoto
Apprentice Level 1 (Wood Polishing & Undercoating)
STAGE 1 / 15
Lacquer Painting & Polishing
20 / 100
Chinkin & Maki-e (Aesthetics)
15 / 100
Ji-no-ko Mixing & Nuno-kise
40 / 100
Stamina & Rash Resistance
95 / 100
Refreshing scent of keyaki wood and raw urushi. Prepared to polish the bowl from scratch.
Market Value & Patrons' Trust
15 / 100
Wisdom of the Old Master:
"The true beauty of Wajima-nuri lies hidden in the undercoat. By repeatedly polishing the 'Ji-no-ko' and applying the protective hemp linen, a vessel is born that can endure for a hundred years. The shimmering gold of decoration is but a flower that blossoms upon this indomitable soul."
Reaching the Apex of Wajima Artistry (124 Steps)
PHASE 1
Phase 1
Undercoat Apprentice
Phase 2
Polishing & Mid-Coat
Phase 3
Shin-Nuri Master
Phase 4
Living National Treasure
The Beginning: Preparing the Raw Wood & Mixing Ji-no-ko
Apprentice Duty: Carve the wood perfectly smooth and prepare the initial 'Ji-no-ko' undercoat.
Choose Your Artistic Oath
Select the core discipline of Wajima artistry you pledge to master. This choice alters your initial attribute parameters.
Daily Workshop Labors
Master AI Judge (Free-Text Synthesis)
Describe your unique lacquerware technique: the ratios of diatomaceous earth, the choice of vermilion or black gloss, the charcoal grains, or the precise motifs to engrave. The Master AI will critique your concept based on traditional principles.
Artisan Journal & Workshop Whispers
Instruction from the Master
"Do not fear the lacquer. Only hands that have endured the feverish irritation of the raw sap can master the delicate application of Shin-Nuri. If you rush, dust will ruin the finish; if you neglect, the base will collapse. Witness the cosmos inside a single brushstroke."