Planning a craft party is the perfect way to combine fun, creativity, and socializing in one memorable gathering. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, bridal shower, or just want to enjoy a laid-back weekend with friends, the right DIY project will take your party from ordinary to unforgettable.
So, what’s the best craft to impress your guests? We’ve got the answer: our Floating Urushi Lacquer DIY Kit!
What is Urushi Lacquer?
Urushi lacquer is an ancient art form with deep roots in Asian culture. Made from the sap of the urushi tree, this lacquer creates beautifully glossy, durable pieces with vibrant colors and a smooth finish. It’s the perfect blend of art, tradition, and craftsmanship—resulting in mesmerizing textures and patterns.
Our Floating Urushi Lacquer Kit makes this exquisite art form accessible to all, whether you're a seasoned crafter or just getting started.
How to Get Started with Floating Lacquer Art
Excited to explore the domain of floating lacquer art? We've outlined the key 5 steps for making floating lacquer art below. Take a peek!
Prep the Water
Fill a basin with clean water. The height of the water will determine the size of your floating lacquer surface.
Mix Your Colors
Blend the lacquer with orange oil using the provided cups. The goal is a smooth, flowy mixture that will float on the water.
Add the Lacquer
Pick your favorite color combinations and drip them into the water. Use a stick to swirl the colors around, creating mesmerizing patterns.
Dip Your Object
Dip your chosen object into the floating lacquer. You can protect parts of the object by wetting them or covering them with tape. Experiment with different dipping techniques like straight down, diagonal, or rotating.
Lift and Dry
Use oil-absorbing paper to clean up any remaining lacquer, then gently pat off excess water from your object and allow it to dry.
Prep the Water
Fill a basin with clean water. The height of the water will determine the size of your floating lacquer surface.
Mix Your Colors
Blend the lacquer with orange oil using the provided cups. The goal is a smooth, flowy mixture that will float on the water.
Add the Lacquer
Pick your favorite color combinations and drip them into the water. Use a stick to swirl the colors around, creating mesmerizing patterns.
Dip Your Object
Dip your chosen object into the floating lacquer. You can protect parts of the object by wetting them or covering them with tape. Experiment with different dipping techniques like straight down, diagonal, or rotating.
Lift and Dry
Use oil-absorbing paper to clean up any remaining lacquer, then gently pat off excess water from your object and allow it to dry.
Tips for Hosting the Perfect Floating Urushi Lacquer Craft Party
Prepare Fun Items to Dip: Half the fun is seeing what objects can be transformed with lacquer! Start with safe options like heavy paper for bookmarks or greeting cards. But for adventurous souls, the possibilities are endless—white phone cases, vases, canvas bags, lampshades, and more. You can even ask your guests to bring their own white objects to dip! Just make sure whatever they bring has a surface that can handle the lacquer.
Bigger Basins, More Supplies: While our DIY kit includes a portable water basin, you might want a larger container for group crafting. Any large basin or tank will work, just remember the water’s height limits the floating surface. To keep your basin clean, line it with cling wrap. The standard kit (with 10g x 8 colors + 100ml orange oil) is perfect for 3-5 people for 2-3 hours of fun. Plan ahead to ensure you have enough supplies, especially lacquer and oil, so the fun doesn’t stop mid-party. And don’t forget the gloves! Prepare extra pairs since they can get messy quickly.
Snacks & Drinks: Keep your guests energized with light snacks and drinks. And hey, a little creativity might flow better with a cocktail in hand—why not?
Add a Personal Touch: Make your craft party even more special by adding a theme. You could match the lacquer colors to your event’s theme, or hand out prizes for the most creative designs. Want a challenge? Give a prize to the guest who recreates a specific pattern first—like a mountain landscape using different lacquer techniques!
Tips for Hosting the Perfect Floating Urushi Lacquer Craft Party
Prepare Fun Items to Dip: Half the fun is seeing what objects can be transformed with lacquer! Start with safe options like heavy paper for bookmarks or greeting cards. But for adventurous souls, the possibilities are endless—white phone cases, vases, canvas bags, lampshades, and more. You can even ask your guests to bring their own white objects to dip! Just make sure whatever they bring has a surface that can handle the lacquer.
Bigger Basins, More Supplies: While our DIY kit includes a portable water basin, you might want a larger container for group crafting. Any large basin or tank will work, just remember the water’s height limits the floating surface. To keep your basin clean, line it with cling wrap. The standard kit (with 10g x 8 colors + 100ml orange oil) is perfect for 3-5 people for 2-3 hours of fun. Plan ahead to ensure you have enough supplies, especially lacquer and oil, so the fun doesn’t stop mid-party. And don’t forget the gloves! Prepare extra pairs since they can get messy quickly.
Snacks & Drinks: Keep your guests energized with light snacks and drinks. And hey, a little creativity might flow better with a cocktail in hand—why not?
Add a Personal Touch: Make your craft party even more special by adding a theme. You could match the lacquer colors to your event’s theme, or hand out prizes for the most creative designs. Want a challenge? Give a prize to the guest who recreates a specific pattern first—like a mountain landscape using different lacquer techniques!
Ready to Host an Unforgettable Party?
Create lasting memories with a craft party that’s as unique as your guests. Let the crafting begin!
This Ronghua DIY kit exceeded my expectations! The quality of the silk threads is top-notch, and all the accessories included are equally impressive. What truly stands out for me is the design—it's soft, elegant, and uniquely beautiful. This kit makes the perfect gift or personal project for anyone interested in Ronghua crafts. Highly recommend!
trés contente de mon achat, y a plus qu'a si mettre :):)
이 대나무로 짠 귀걸이를 정말 좋아해요! 우선, 정말 가볍고 착용감이 편안해서 오래 착용해도 귀가 아프지 않아요. 그리고 디자인이 정말 아름답고 정교해서 어디에나 잘 어울려요. 친구들도 보고 예쁘다고 칭찬해주더라구요. 전통 공예의 멋과 현대적인 감각이 잘 어우러진 멋진 제품이에요. 정말 추천합니다!
Very elegant! I really like the curves that were achieved using only bamboo strips!
I can tell that a lot of thought went into putting this great kit together. Very pleased with what I received and looking forward to trying out this beautiful art form. Would definitely buy more of these DIY kits!
The tools I received were a bit different from what was pictured, but honestly, it's an upgrade! There are even more tools included, and I love that they provide two pairs of scissors—one big and one small, which is super thoughtful. As for the ronghua-making process, let's just say it's proving to be more challenging than I anticipated. Wish me luck! I'll need it 😅
I'm not quite at the level where I can whip up something like this bag from scratch, so I went ahead and got one that was already finished. I was absolutely floored by the design and quality. It might not have that machine-perfect precision, but there's something so special about the hand embroidery. Thank you!
I was kinda expecting it to be a bit bigger, but this size is actually the cutest for this design! It can totally fit a slim lipstick inside.
Love these traditional tiger baby shoes. I got the Finished item because I don’t trust my own handicraft skills lol. They’re so well-made and chock full of little tiny details, like the little bronze bells around the tigers’ necks, the tiny golden bead that’s the pupil of the tigers’ eyes and the layers of embroidery in the eyes, nose, and mouth. Plus the little tail complete with tiger stripes is just too cute.
The colors photograph so well too. Love love love these shoes.
I like how they designed the handle, it's comfortable to hold. Plus the metallic shine of it is gorgeous.
this is different from all the other embroidery projects I have done before. thank you.
In 2019, we visited Shangri-la and found this neat crafts store. I kinda regretted not picking up something as a keepsake. Thanks to you, their stuff's online now! Got myself this black clay coffee mug, feels like a piece of Shangri-la at home!
The instruction is in Chinese, but the shop owner gave clear guidance on how to translate it. I also watched the videos on the YouTube channel, which has been very helpful.
I am still working on it. Added some beads on the back for more texture, and not sure if it is a good idea now... Overall it is much more complicated than I thought, but still a fun project. Thank you.
Thanks for the DIY Kit! It was quite fun. I am not very experienced in embroidery but the outcome is satisfactory (at least for me lol!)
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