叔父/Oji/Uncle

Kintsugi

The 1st step in kintsugi is to have a broken object that needs repair in this case, the kit I got to attempt the art had some practice cups. Once broken make sure you clean the shards off with some alcohol, the assembly process starts and I found laying out the shards in the order that they fit it should help.

The 2nd step is to get a two-part epoxy glue and use it to bond the broken shards together. Make sure you allow the section to dry BEFORE you start the next section, it will save headaches. After the glue has had some time to dry and set, take a sharp razor blade to the excess glue that is still on the now mended pottery/ceramics/china/ etc.

Step 3 is the same as the two except for a few things, while mixing the epoxy add in some gold or silver powder. When adding the powder make sure you do NOT overdo it and add too much (a little goes a long way). Lastly, make sure you wait for the glue and powder mix to dry and then shave off the excess glue and clean with some alcohol.

Last and final step, enjoy the now restored piece, if it holds sentimental value, remember that like all things with some time and effort most things can mend. Find a nice place to display the newly repaired addition and let me know how it came out!

Below are some images of the different processes from start to finish. If you'd like to see more of the other Kintsugi works check out our Instagram for more awesome repairs.