[How did the DIY shikkui project go?]
We organized a DIY event called “Let’s Paint with shikkui!” and applied plaster together with a large group of people.
> YOUI+ DIY Event!! Plastering @ Reizensō
Since it was the first time many participants had ever touched shikkui, it was a fresh experience for everyone. I also met some people for the first time at this event, which led to some wonderful new connections. While the plaster itself felt a bit heavier than paint, it was very easy to work with since you didn’t have to mix it with water.
[ What do you think of the space after it was plastered? ]
My very first impression was, “There’s no dampness!” Yuua Hia is located in the basement of Reizensō, a renovated museum that’s over 61 years old. Since the walls are concrete, I was worried about dampness, but by the very next day after the shikkui was applied, the dampness had completely disappeared. I think the soothing color and texture of the walls have created a very gentle space.
[What I Like About It~!]
I’m really happy with the unique texture and character of the shikkui walls—something you just can’t get with regular paint. The special cans are so cute, too!! And I feel like every single texture on the walls, brimming with the individual personalities of the people who applied it, is cheering us on as we embark on our new project!!
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