We really want you to use fine things for a long time. Our paulownia dressers live up to that ideal.
From parent to child, from child to grandchild, a well crafted paulownia dresser can be restored any number of times.
It is just like breathing new life into them...
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- To remove the wax on the surface, apply hot water.
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- Using a scrubbing brush and hot water, scrape off the varnish from all over the item.
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- Be careful when removing the varnish from older items as it is harder to remove the older it gets.
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- After washing, lay the item out in the sun and allow it to dry slowly.
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- Repair any damaged areas or split baseplates.
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- The completely washed surfaces are planed and, afterwards, polishing powder (powdered soil from Yamashina, Kyoto) is applied.
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- We use 100% natural paints. All paints are mixed on-site at our company.
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- The wood is dressed using "uzukuri". (A summer and winter undulation is applied.)
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- Waxing is done to remove the polishing powder on the surface.
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- By waxing, the luster and texture of the wood is brought out.
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