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06/14/2026

Natureā€™s most resilient shield doesnā€™t come from a lab, it comes from a treeā€™s defense system.

The process of getting this lacquer relies on the Korean Lacquer Tree, known in Korea as ģ°øģ˜»ė‚˜ė¬“ (Cham-ot-namu). Native to the region, this specific tree secretes a brilliant protective sap called ģ˜» (ott) to seal its wounds. It is an ancient, thousand-year-old craft that requires an immense amount of patience, maturing over a thousand days from a muddy dark paste into a translucent amber glow.

Disclaimer: The tree pictured in the background of this video is just a beautiful tree hanging out in Prospect Park.

06/04/2026

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05/29/2026

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05/27/2026

Material Log Spec 05: Ott ģ˜»

In Korea, they say that Ottā€”traditional lacquerā€”is a material that breathes. While most finishes merely sit on the surface, Ott permeates the grain, becoming a living shield that can endure for a thousand years.

Iā€™ve been exploring the art of Ottchil ģ˜»ģ¹ , specifically how it transforms the Hanji. Unlike synthetic resins that suffocate a material, Ott is a natural polymer that offers a ā€œsilent protection.ā€ It is waterproof, antibacterial, and heat-resistant, possessing a chemical resilience that modern science still struggles to replicate perfectly.
As I apply each thin, translucent layer to the paper, Iā€™m obsessed with the shift in transparency and luster. The lacquer doesnā€™t just coat the Hanji; it clarifies it, turning the paper from an opaque surface into a deep, amber-toned lens. It creates a structural hardness that feels impossible for paper, yet it retains a tactile, organic warmth.

There is a profound humility in this processā€”working with a substance that cures only in the humidity, demanding you move at its pace, not yours. The result is a combination that is both fragile in appearance and indestructible in spirit.

05/18/2026

I love the ā€˜behind the scenesā€™ of a thought. The part where it finally finds its place. To me, organizing isnā€™t a chore; itā€™s a nurturing rhythm. Itā€™s about creating a landing pad for everything Iā€™m building so my mind can actually stay light. That little bit of order is the only reason that lets me dive into the creative side without getting lost.

05/17/2026

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