Bold and the Beautiful Must Watch Moments Weekly Update April 28–May 2: Hope’s Suspicions & Liam’s Encouragement
The Bold and the Beautiful must watch moments weekly update for April 28–May 2 tease that Hope gets suspicious where Liam is concerned, while Liam encourages Hope to give Carter a second chance. Tune in next week so you can catch all of the action in Los Angeles!
Monday, April 21, 2025 – Episode 9508
Finn delivered heartbreaking news to Steffy, news that sent emotional shockwaves through her world and left her searching for solid ground. In an effort to keep things light for Kelly, Ridge and Taylor took a page out of Liam and Kelly’s playbook and threw their own little dance party, reminding themselves of love, family, and the joy that still lingered in the air. Laughter mixed with a little nostalgia as they moved in sync, proving that sometimes healing begins with something as simple as a shared dance.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 – Episode 9509
Liam found himself emotionally torn as he tried to process what he’d learned and figure out how to best parent Kelly through the upheaval. Guilt and uncertainty battled within him, and the pressure of saying and doing the right thing weighed heavily. Meanwhile, Eric shared some heartfelt encouragement with Brooke, urging her not to give up on her love for Ridge. He reminded her that their bond was something worth fighting for, and that the fire between them hadn’t burned out—just flickered under pressure.
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 – Episode 9510
Finn looked Kelly in the eyes and made a promise from the heart—he would always be the second dad she wanted and needed. With quiet conviction, he reassured her that even as things shifted around them, she would always have a steady place to land. It was a powerful moment of connection and clarity that showed just how committed Finn was to being there—not just for Steffy, but for Kelly, no matter what the future held. His words didn’t just comfort; they cemented a lifelong bond.
Thursday, April 24, 2025 – Episode 9511
The Forrester Fashion show kicked off with a dazzling burst of glamour, energy, and prestige. The audience was a who’s who of style—iconic models, influencers, reporters, and celebrity guests including Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt, plus a surprise appearance from Christine “Cricket” Blair of The Young and the Restless. With anticipation high and elegance on full display, the runway shimmered with beauty and power. But behind the scenes, the drama simmered just beneath the surface, threatening to steal the spotlight at any moment. Brooke and her showstopper went missing!
Friday, April 25, 2025 – Episode 9512
Excitement reached a fever pitch as Eric and Ridge watched their couture masterpiece unfold. The show turned heads and held fashion influencers captive, each one teetering on the edge of their seats, hanging on every detail. But the real tension didn’t come from the catwalk—it came from backstage. Brooke and Taylor lurked unseen, their presence adding an undercurrent of stress and heat to an already electric atmosphere. As drama brewed behind the scenes, the stage was set for a conclusion no one would see coming.
In Mazda’s hometown of Hiroshima, Japan, there are artists whose families have been making traditional Japanese lacquer work for generations. Lacquer is an artistic process that starts with the resin of the native urushi tree which is then ground and mixed with pigments to create a bold, smooth coating that can be applied to wood, or spread over a paper form to create a light, strong, and very beautiful finish on furniture or housewares. It’s a time-consuming art. A single lacquer bowl can require more than 100 layers and take more than four months to complete. The result is unlike any other paint process. It’s glossy and deep, with colors like a sunset or a butterfly’s wing.
You won’t find any lacquer artists in the paint department at Mazda, but there is no doubt that Keiichi Okamoto, head of the design center, finds inspiration in that traditional Japanese craft. If you’ve ever walked past a ruby-red CX-50 in a parking lot or caught a glimpse of a bright gem of a Miata on the highway, you have Okamoto and his team to thank for that eye-catching color. To make a red so vibrant, Mazda’s paint team had to develop a whole new paint process.
Takuminuri translates in English as “artisan coloring,” and it refers to four of Mazda’s most dramatic colors: Soul Red Crystal, Machine Gray, Rhodium White Premium, and Artisan Red Premium. What makes these colors different from standard metallic finishes is the size of the metallic particles and the way the paint is applied. Where normal metallic paints use larger flakes and only a few layers, a Takuminuri color uses much smaller flake and a translucent color layer before the clear coat. This is a similar technique to the “kandy coat” colors of custom cars in the 1960s, where a layer of metalflake or pearl was sprayed over by a transparent color. Unlike those early candies, which were notorious for becoming blotchy if not applied perfectly by a skilled hand, Mazda has managed to program its factory robots to lay down thin, even coats of each layer to maximize the shine and avoid any imperfections.
To achieve the sheen without the glitter of metallic, the actual flakes in the first layer of paint are a mere 12 to 15 microns thick, barely bigger than what the human eye can see. The layer contains both metallic and light-absorbing particles, which mimics the effect of a flake sprayed over a dark base coat—a trick for creating depth under the eventual candy top coat.
For inspiration, Okamoto looked at gemstones, freshly machined metal, red wines, and, we’d guess, at local lacquerware. The result is shades that highlight the shape of the cars in unbroken lines and with an underlying glow. It’s the perfect match for Mazda’s unfussy, simple design language, much like a lacquer sake cup in a traditional black and red finish.
