raden urushi will be done within this week,
research is current ongoing, to achieve a mass produceable, consistent & durable, raden urushi technique.
test will be done within this week, and if things go well, its process will be applied to all currently made pieces.
that includes custom b&c, as well as fountain pens.
various colors of sea shells will be applied something like this,
below is just a test (just sprinkled on top of dried urushi, as an example)
after adhering to the urushi layer, a clear urushi will be applied on top of it numerous times, to achieve good durability, as well as highly glossy finish.