Beginner guide · 7 min
Mina-kari: painted enamel on copper
Editorial team · updated 2026-09-29
Process
A metal base is coated with white enamel, fired, painted with fine designs and fired again several times.
Designs
Floral scrolls, birds and small figures in blue, turquoise and gold tones.
Check
Hand-painted work shows brush variation; decal transfers look printed under magnification.