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May 02, 2007
Shakuhachi Root Extreme Makeover
Here is aflute that came back to me because the owner was allergic to the Japanese urushi on the root. At first I felt it was unfortunate since it was such a nice Wabi Sabi root. But I knew it that reworking things on a flute is a part of the craft of shakuhachi making. Whether it is retuning, repairing or an extreme maker over, the process is always magical.
Starting with a little steel wool and elbow grease just to see where it can go.
After a little removal, I'm getting a sense of what it can be.
The shoe polishing technique.
Just a bit more sculpting...
I tell myself all the time, "This is a piece of grass."
Namaste, Perry
Posted by Perry Yung at May 2, 2007 10:28 PM
Comments
In the last picture, it seems as if the post-root node is a bit darker than the rest. If not for the time and effort I'm guessing it took to get the urushi off, I think the slightly darker grain looks quite unique.
-- just kidding ;)Posted by: Zakarius at May 3, 2007 09:54 AM