Nihon Shippo Enamel

Types of Nihon Shippo Enamels

According to enamel supply listings, Nihon Shippo offers a wide range of enamel powders:

  • Transparent colors (full 110‑color collection)
  • Opaque enamels
  • Semi‑opaque enamels
  • Opalescent / translucent enamels
  • Fluxes for base layers
    These are sold in curated sets such as “Tr. Pinks, Reds, Orange,” “Tr. Blue, Turquoise, Aqua,” and more

  • Nihon Shippo enamels are used for:

    • Cloisonné (yusen) with silver wires
    • Musen (wireless) cloisonné
    • Ginbari (silver foil under translucent enamel)
    • Torch or kiln firing for jewelry, bowls, and decorative art
      They support both traditional Japanese techniques and modern enamel artistry.