Q

How can I starch-seal a piece that is too large for a pot?

A

If your piece does not fit in a cooking pot, you can use the following method instead.

Starch sealing without a cooking pot　
1. Prepare a basin or another container large enough to hold the piece.
2. Place the piece in the container and slowly pour in warm rice-rinsing water along the edge of the container.
3. Once the rice-rinsing water has cooled, wash the piece and dry it thoroughly.

If one treatment does not fill the pores sufficiently, repeat the process as needed to achieve the sealing effect.

Sealing larger pieces can also help you enjoy them for years to come.