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9-Apr-2002
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Varnish on a stone?
Hi guys, I was just looking at some suiseki on ebay and noticed that a few of them said they were varnished. Do they mean oiled or do people actually varnish the stones?
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9-Apr-2002
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Re: Varnish on a stone?
I've seen some of the carved stones that are sold with certain imported bonsai plantings have a varnish of some type on them.
It's done to bring out the color and luster of dull stones, the way you might varnish a seashell to bring back the patina. It might make a dull or soft stone appear to be harder (as if it could take a smooth polish) It doesn't last a long time and I don't think any true collectors would do this to a stone. Some don't even like to use mineral oil. Just a bit of elbow grease and a long time outside in the elements. Regards, Matt
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10-Apr-2002
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Re: Varnish on a stone?
I've noticed that at the conventions, the Chinese vendors will have a lot of biseki (pretty stone) which have been altered either by grinding or cutting. These type of stones usaully have a varnish on them to bring out the details. I stay away from these type stones. Thats just me. I have seen some real unique stones though.
Best regards, Bonsaial
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11-Apr-2002
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Re: Varnish on a stone?
I heard from a knowledgeable collector once that in the past, Japanese Suiseki were rubbed with the oil wiped from the side of the nose. This would give them a nice shean over time, and i suppose add to the personal connection between stone and "stoner".
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12-Apr-2002
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Join Date: Oct-2001
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Re: Varnish on a stone?
My Sensei Say, Rub the stone- no oil- just hand, every time pass by. Now wax the car.... Those Japanese,so funny.
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bonsaiTALK Master Craftsman
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My nose is not so big. It would take 75 years of rubbing to get a patina with nose oil and by this time I would have rubbed my nose off.
Has anyone tried rubbing with small amounts of pure lanolin? Cheers, Jim |
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