Cracked Enamel Lacquer Fountain Pen – Green

Ran Enamel Lacquer Fountain Pen – Green is a pen product that is completely handmade and meticulously made by experienced lacquer artists or craftsmen. Cracked enamel lacquer pen has a pattern like cracks on the lacquer surface. In addition to its practical use, it has high value in many fields of culture, art, or perhaps A unique and meaningful gift.

Let’s learn more about this unique, high-end signature pen product from CONCOPENS!

1. The materials that make up the product Fountain Pen with Cracked Enamel Lacquer – Green

• The pen core (or pen core) is carefully selected by artisans and made entirely of precious Vietnamese woods such as Ebony wood, Trac wood, Cam wood, Huong wood, …
• Lacquer is the main material to create and bring unique value to products.
• Shu tree resin is the main binder used in the lacquer production process, exploited in Phu Tho province. This adhesive is used to bond the lacquer and the pen core.
• Colors used in lacquer are taken from naturally occurring mineral powders, for example, blue is made from malachite, lapis lazuli or red, The yellow color is made from Hoang Sa cinnabar, Than Sa, Kim Sa…  In addition, precious metals such as 18k gold, 24k gold,  silver… are added in the stages.
• In addition, with cracked enamel lacquer pen products, some special chemicals will be used to create shapes.

2. Production process of Ran Enamel Lacquer Fountain Pen – Green at Concopens

Cracked enamel lacquer (also known as lacquer with craquelure effect) is a technique used to create a crack effect on the lacquer surface, creating a classic and highly aesthetic beauty.

To be able to create a lacquered fountain pen product, we must go through many stages with meticulousness and precision. under the hands of artisans or skilled craftsmen with many years of experience. The process of producing handmade cracked enamel lacquer fountain pens at Concopens includes the following main steps:

• Creating the body and cap of the pen: the wood is carefully selected, dried and machined to shape and drill holes.
• Smoothing the surface of the pen core: The surface of the pen core is ground smooth to ensure that the lacquer surface adheres firmly to the pen core.
• Attach copper threads and polish the wood before applying layers of lacquer.
• Next is the process of creating the lacquer layer and crack effect (cracked enamel):
  • First layer of paint: The craftsman will paint the first layer on the surface to create a bond with the next layer of lacquer
  • After the first layer is completely dry, the lacquer layer is created by many overlapping layers. Then use water sandpaper to reveal the desired color patches and polish to create a glossy effect.
  • Using chemicals: Craftsmen will use special chemicals to dehydrate the lacquer surface, causing the lacquer to shrink. This process will cause the lacquer layer to stretch and create small cracks on the surface.
  • Paint the cracked enamel layer: After the crack appears, the worker will paint the cracked enamel layer on the surface to create an aesthetic cracked enamel effect.
  • Surface treatment: Finally, the cracked enamel lacquer surface is treated to smooth and increase the gloss of the pen.

3. The value of Cracked Enamel Lacquer

The production process of Ran Enamel Lacquer Fountain Pen – Green is very complex and requires skill and sophistication from the craftsman. Cracked enamel lacquer pens are considered high-end products, with high cultural and artistic value, and are popular in high-end pen collections. Some values of Green Enamel Lacquer Fountain Pen can be mentioned as:

• Culture: through lacquer pen products, Vietnam’s traditional lacquer art has been marked more clearly in the country and around the world. Besides previous lacquer products such as paintings, boxes, vases, dishes, etc. … the creation and use of lacquer pens also contributes to preserving the beauty of Vietnamese handicraft products.
• Price Education: Lacquer pens are used in education to help students understand the history and traditional culture of the Vietnamese people, as well as to practice writing and drawing skills.
• Decoration and gifts: Lacquer pen products are used to decorate homes, offices, or as meaningful gifts for friends and relatives. These products are often highly appreciated for their aesthetics and have historical and cultural value.

With the uniqueness and high values that this product brings, CONCOPENS believes it will bring you great spiritual and practical values. If you have any questions or need advice, please contact hotline 0933.898.289, CONCOPENS will answer for you!