Nihon Shippo Opaque 36 Aqua Blue

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.