Base Material Maker (Lacquerware Manufacturing)
そじせいぞうこう（しっきせいぞう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
An occupation that manufactures the base material through cutting, joining, polishing, etc., of the wood base as a preliminary process for lacquering wooden vessels.
Description
Base material makers (lacquerware manufacturing) are artisans who create the wooden base that forms the foundation of lacquerware. Starting from log selection, they perform cutting with lathes or hand tools, bonding and assembly, base filling using putty, raw lacquer, and glue, and surface finishing through polishing. They ensure uniform dimensional accuracy and shape, pursuing smoothness to facilitate the subsequent lacquering process. They work in workshops or traditional craft facilities, accumulating experience to pass down the techniques.
Future Outlook
While there are challenges in inheriting traditional techniques due to a shortage of successors, growing interest in traditional crafts domestically and internationally suggests stable demand in niche markets.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Self-employed Freelance / Traditional Craft Promotion Facility / Workshop Employment
Career Path
Apprentice/Disciple → Wood Base Artisan/Base Material Maker → Workshop Manager → Independent Artisan → Traditional Craftsman
Required Skills
Base Filling / Bonding Assembly Technology / Polishing Technology / Wood Processing / Woodworking Lathe Operation
Recommended Skills
CAD/CAM Knowledge / Machine Tool Maintenance / Material Selection
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Necessary to finish without missing minute scratches or distortions. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires physical stamina due to long hours of polishing and standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Mainly involves detailed work with limited interaction with others. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Hardly uses numerical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Traditional Craftsman (Lacquerware)
- Woodworking Certified Technician
Aliases
- Wood Base Artisan
- Wood Base Maker
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