The traditional lacquer process as practiced in Vietnam is quite complicated and can take up to 75-105 days to finish one piece. Even a simple bowl takes a minimum of 50 days. Your lacquer product has been through twenty stages in the lacquering process before packing!
1. The raw timber product is examined and any cracks and indentations are sealed with natural lacquer from the native lacquer tree in some villages in the south of Vietnam .
2. After checking that the natural lacquer has not affected the intended shape, the product is covered with fine cotton gauze to ensure there will be no cracking at a later stage.
3. The natural lacquer is then mixed with finely ground mountain rock, sawdust, and alluvial soil. Using a type of spatula, the product is covered with a thick coating.
4. When the coating has dried the product is placed under water and is polished using a sharpening stone.
5. Using a brush made from natural fibers, a mixture of alluvial soil and natural lacquer is painted onto the product.
6. Step 4 is repeated.
7. Step 5 is repeated.
8. Step 4 is repeated.
9. The product is covered with pure natural lacquer.
10. This is the only stage that involves the use of machinery and even this is only to beat the natural lacquer to form a glutinous mixture. The natural lacquer is beaten for 24 hours. The product is then coated thickly.
11. Once again the product is polished under water with a sharpening stone
12. Step 10 is repeated.
13. Step 11 is repeated.
14. The base design is stenciled and the details are painted by hand. This is why every lacquer product is an original piece. No two pieces are quite alike.
15. The surface without design are painted with lacquer and the areas with design are painted with a special clear lacquer.
16. The whole product is given a second coat of clear lacquer.
17. A third coat of clear lacquer is applied.
18. The product is polished with wax.
19. Hinges and locks are fitted.
20. The logo is silk screened onto the base of the product Your lacquer product has thirteen-sixteen layers, please handle it with care, do not soak, but wipe with a damp cloth after use. It can not withstand high temperatures for serving food and hot dishes can not be placed directly onto it. If you are storing your lacquer product in an air-conditioned environment, store it flat with a weight on top for a couple of weeks. The multiple layers make it very durable and you will have years of use if you look after it correctly. Most of all enjoy your lacquer product and remember that it has been totally made by hand in Vietnam . There is no other piece exactly the same as yours.
Here are the materials on which we work, they are the basis of our creation.
All the supports except the one in composite are supplied outside the factory. We have a very strict control when the supports arrive at the factory. Our quality control checks each piece and makes sure that the product follows its technical drawing. The kind of support we use for a product depends on its shape. Our technician and designer will choose the appropriate base for our product. MDF
(Medium Density Fiberboard) MDF is imported from Malaysia. Medium is used for all geometrical shapes (rectangular, square, cubic...). MDF minimized risks caused by climate between Vietnam and others countries
Composite is a mixing of glue, stone and wood powder. We need to make a mould for product in composite. we use this material for difficult shapes. Wood / Plywood We can lacquer ceramic if you wish. We can use ceramic for vases, cups and bowls. We need to make a mould for ceramic products.
This material is used for easy shapes and cheap products.
HUONG DANG Company has been one of the most reliable manufacturers and exporters dealing in handicrafts made of laquer, ceramic, wood, bamboo, rattan,,.. Every year, we introduce over 2000 new items consisting of giftware and home decorations. We have been exporting our products to the Untied States, Canada, Europe, Southeast Asia and other markets and have earned a good reputation from our customers due to our high quality, punctual delivery and reasonable prices.
Based on continual innovation, competitive prices, and professional service, we aim to provide 100% customer satisfaction. We look forward to becoming one of your valuable suppliers in the near future.
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