Overglaze painter (dyeing industry)
うわえかきにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Traditional craft manufacturing occupation that hand-applies color along underdrawings for dyeing to decorate fabrics, pottery, and similar items.
Description
The overglaze painter (dyeing industry) is a profession that uses hand-drawn dyeing techniques such as Yuzen dyeing to paint decorative patterns and designs onto fabrics and ceramics. They carefully apply dyes with brushes along the outlines of pre-drawn underdrawings, achieving even finishes while minimizing color unevenness and bleeding. Dye blending, color mixing, and coordination with processes like resist application and steaming are crucial, requiring advanced color sense and high concentration. In workshops, they collaborate with designers and underdrawing artists for process management to maintain quality.
Future Outlook
Although there is a serious shortage of successors, the value of artisans is being reevaluated due to sustained demand for traditional crafts and high-end demand in overseas markets.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Individual workshop / Traditional craft district employment / Workshop employment
Career Path
Apprentice (underdrawing and base finishing) → Overglaze painter → Chief technician/technical instructor → Workshop owner/independent
Required Skills
Brush technique / Color theory basics / Dye blending / Hand-drawn Yuzen
Recommended Skills
Dyeing design / Dyeing machine operation / Pattern creation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Essential for accurately coloring fine patterns. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Aesthetic sense and color perception are essential. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Skill acquisition requires long-term continuous learning. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical thinking is minimal since it involves painting colors according to the pattern. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Mathematical analysis is almost unnecessary. |
| Stress Tolerance | Deadlines exist but major stress factors are few. |
Aliases
- Painter
- Yuzen painter
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