Jon introduces Chris to an unusual, Japanese eraser. Chris recounts the incredible work of a cloisonné enamelist he came across on a trip to Japan last spring and discusses his own processes as an enamel artist at Silverhand Studios.

Full visual show notes available at http://offhours.show/ep13

• @the_watchnerd The Watchnerd on Twitter

• Till Lottermann We misattributed the mechanical Apple watch conversion in the show to Johan ten Hoeve, who had posted it on Instagram, it was actually crafted by Till Lottermann

• Antiques of the Future A book by Lisa S. Roberts

• Kadokeshi Eraser A multi-faceted eraser, made by Kokuyo

• Eraser Shield Similar to what Chris used to use for drafting

• Kneaded Eraser The kind of eraser Jon uses when drawing freehand with a pencil

• Rodico A material similar to kneaded erasers, used by some watchmakers for cleaning & handling small parts

• Factis Black EraserChris' favourite eraser

• Drafting Eraser A classic, Staedtler Mars plastic, white eraser, useful for cleaning mild corrosion off of small parts

• Sakura Blooming A photo Chris took of the cherry blossoms in Japan

• Cloisonné Enamel Museum The Namikawa Cloisonné Enamel Museum that Chris stumbled upon in Kyoto

• Urushi Lacquerware Video demonstration of traditional, Japanese urushi lacquering

• Namikawa Yasuyuki A Japanese craftsman who was a masterful cloisonné artist

• Namikawa Detail A close-up of some of the detail in one of Namikawa's vases

• Meiji Period A period in Japan's history when it moved from being an isolated, feudal society towards the modern culture we are more familiar with today

• Vitreous Enamel Enamel created by melting glass powder at very high temperatures

• Epoxy Enamel A modern twist on enamel that utilizes UV radiation to cure the material, rather than heat

• British Museum Medieval enamel on exhibit at the British Museum in London, England

• V&A Museum Japanese cloisonné enamel at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, England

• Fabergé Enamel The work of Fabergé is what first drew Chris to enamel

• Moire Effects Optical illusions created by interference patterns

• Silverhand Enamel Pens Examples of some of the Laurium, enamel pens Chris has crafted in silver

• Enamel Powder Enamel powder similar to what Chris uses

• Mortar & Pestle A mortar & pestle are used to grind the glass used for enamel to an appropriate grain size

• Klyr-Fire The binder Chris uses when applying powdered enamel to silver

• Fine Mesh Sieve Chris uses a fine mesh sieve to sift enamel powder onto his work

• Donzé Cadrans A dial manufacturer in Switzerland that specializes in enamel work

• Alundum Stone One of the types of grinding stones Chris uses to prepare his enamel for a final firing

• Diamond Hones Diamond hones similar to the ones Chris uses to smooth the surface of his enamel work prior to final firing

• Courtyard The courtyard in Namikawa's house

• Kitchen The kitchen in Namikawa's house