DIY Kintsugi - Broken bonsai pot repaired with gold colored powder and epoxy

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I'm using a DIY kintsugi approach to get my broken bonsai pot repaired with gold colored powder and epoxy.
You may remember this papercrete bonsai pot from a video I made this spring showing how it god damaged by frost. Because it became unusable I had to do an emergency repot on my elm pre-bonsai that was occupying the pot. Here's a link to the previous video • Emergency repotting el... .
Even then I had the intention of gluing the bonsai pot back together but when I learned about the Japanese art of kintsugi it was clear that I had to attempt a kintsugi repair on the pot. Kintsugi (金継ぎ) literally translates to "golden joinery" and it is also known as kintsukuroi (金繕い) which can be translated as "golden repair". This is the Japanese practice of mending broken pottery with a special lacquer (made from the sap of the urushi tree) which is dusted with real gold powder (other metals like silver and platinum can also be used).
Although it's not the bonding agent used in traditional kintsugi, epoxy resin became a popular tool for DIY kintsugi. However, this approach is not food safe unless you use special food-safe epoxy. Instead of real precious metals, gold colored pigment powder, from arts and crafts stores, can be used to create the illusion of having the cracks in a broken pot filled with gold. So whether you want to repair a broken pot to use it again or even if you just like broken pot decorations you should definitely consider using kintsugi.
Video outline:
00:00 A broken bonsai pot
00:51 What is Kintsugi?
01:31 Preparation for gluing
02:29 Gluing back the pot
05:57 Applying gold joinery highlighting
08:12 The finished Kintsugi repair
Images used in this video are available as Open Access on the website of The Metropolitan Museum of Art:
Jar, Jun ware (www.metmuseum.org/art/collect...)
Dish with Bamboo Leaves (www.metmuseum.org/art/collect...)
Tea Jar with Peony Arabesque and Plum in Cochin (Kōchi) Style (www.metmuseum.org/art/collect...)
Bowl, possibly a copy of Jun ware (www.metmuseum.org/art/collect...)
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@alicebeshay1744 2 года назад

The pot is better looking with the result of the kintsugi Beautiful👏👌🌹😀

@OddBonsai 2 года назад

Thank you very much! I agree, it was a bit dull before and I'm happy with how it turned out.

@BlueJayBonsai 2 года назад

That’s the worst jigsaw puzzle I’ve ever seen! You should ask for your money back. 🤣 Just kidding Stefan! This is amazing and I’m so impressed with your work (and video quality). 👍

@OddBonsai 2 года назад

Ha, ha, I am the one to blame about every thing that's bad about this puzzle so there's no money back for this one. 😁 Thank you! It was a nice experience and a good way of learning what not to do when taking on such a task. Kintsugi is definitely something you need to practice to get it right.

@bonsaibuenobyalexb 2 года назад

Looks like you're building a puzzle...🙂🙂...but you've done a great job completing it...🙂👍👍

@OddBonsai 2 года назад

Yes it was a pretty complicated puzzle and very slow to solve. 😋 Thank you Alex!

@susanfanning9480 2 года назад

Incredible. Today I almost threw out a wonderful broken platter. I don't know what brought me here because I didn't know about this technique. I'm thrilled.!!

@OddBonsai 2 года назад

Glad to hear the pot may get another chance. RU-vid's algorithm always surprises me too with the video it recommends.

@Johnny-sd2nu 2 года назад

The red Kinzugi bowl is incredible. thanks for sharing. I love it.

@OddBonsai 2 года назад

Thank you! I'm also pleased of how it turned out.

@potkosongbonsai1818 2 года назад

very interesting tips friend, I like it a detailed tutorial. have a nice day and god bless you friend

@OddBonsai 2 года назад

Thank you my friend! Glad you like it! Have a wonderful day!

@baldyeti 2 года назад

Daggum, Steffan! That is some pain-staking attention to detail! I’ve been watching your feed here, with the “emergency repotting” videos. You mentioned trying to save this one, and you sure as heck did. Thank you for sharing this, I learned a LOT

@OddBonsai 2 года назад

Thank you my friend! From my perspective it could have used even more attention to detail. 😋 Maybe it's not that obvious from the video but there are some stains (darker color) on the pot surface where I put on too much epoxy and there was a lot of squeeze out. At least now I know what to expect and maybe next time I get my hands on a broken pot I'll do this better. 😊

@baldyeti 2 года назад

@@OddBonsai You’re always going to see your errors, or things you wished you did better. Trust me, from our perspective, this is awesome. But I do appreciate the update for my notes. Have you thought of brushing the inside with a coat of epoxy to strengthen the integrity of the pot?

@OddBonsai 2 года назад

No I didn't think of that but if I would do something like that I would probably use some slow curing epoxy. Thanks for the tip, I'll think about it.

@Aganamusicproject2 2 года назад

Hey old bonsai chanel,, thank to information about bonsai🙏

@OddBonsai 2 года назад

Hi, I'm always happy to share. Thanks!

@Aganamusicproject2 2 года назад

@@OddBonsai ur welcome

@TropicalBonsai 2 года назад

You have an amazing amount of patience. Looks great!

@OddBonsai 2 года назад

Thanks! I used to have even more but it seems to be declining with age. 😁 This was done bit by bit over the course of one week so it should doable even for someone with less patience. To be fair I must admit I would have preferred to have fewer pieces to glue together. 😋

@BostonBonsaiIdiot 2 года назад

Dude, that's super satisfying. I've never heard of that technique, but it makes perfect sense; you'll never fully hide the old cracks, so just celebrate them. Love it. Really nice job, and great video. I really love your style.

@OddBonsai 2 года назад

Thanks man! I also only read about it recently and liked the idea so much that I had to try it out. My result is far from what a master craftsman would get with the traditional method but that's what I like about the idea of embracing imperfections. :)

@ngabonsai282 2 года назад

bonsai pot repaired tutorial 👍👍👍👍

@OddBonsai 2 года назад

Many thanks! 🙏Glad you enjoyed the video.

@suehoward5389 Год назад

Thanks for this. I'm going to do it to my Mum's decorative plate.❤️

@OddBonsai Год назад

Glad you found inspiration in this video. Is the plate already broken or do you intend to break it first? :)

@CocoNagi 2 года назад

Inspirated, my friend 🙏

@OddBonsai 2 года назад

Thanks! Glad you like it!

@denvernow7294 Год назад

The patina look on that papercrete is beyond beautiful. I love this video very much! You absolutely have a talent.

@OddBonsai Год назад

Thanks! I don't know about the talent part but I'm trying my best to learn on the video editing side as well. :) The patina is just the look of the actual concrete which I mixed with a bit of red pigment plus the natural aging from being outdoors.

@denvernow7294 Год назад

@@OddBonsai well, whatever it is, it makes it look like ancient stone. So cool man. I'm going to try it.

@OddBonsai Год назад

It's a fun little project so you should definitely give it a try.

@edinborogh 2 года назад

Awesome video Stephan.

@OddBonsai 2 года назад

Thank you very much! I ejoyed making it.

@TheBonsaiZone 2 года назад

A super video Stefan, really enjoyed the process, the pot did look good after just the clear epoxy, but I think it looks even more special now!

@OddBonsai 2 года назад

Thank you Nigel! I still haven't decided if I like it more now than before applying the gold. 😊I think on a glazed pot it would look good without the gold but I feel like unglazed pottery that was repaired just has that ancient look.

@arnoldmmbb 2 года назад

Yeah Nigel!! you have to do a kintsugi with the broken pot you got in the mail

@denvernow7294 Год назад

This is turning into one of my new favorite channels. This video was VERY well done. Bravo.

@OddBonsai Год назад

Thanks again! I really enjoyed making this one so I'm happy you like it.

@WhidbeyIsguy 2 года назад

You did can awesome job. Think I will attempt that on a couple pots I have. I also think I will subscribe to your channel.

@OddBonsai 2 года назад

Thanks! Glad to hear my work inspired you to try out kintsugi. Some people break pots on purpose just to glue them back 😁 so if you already have some broken pots it's even better. 👍

@wallacerotternaut 2 года назад

Gorgeous!

@OddBonsai 2 года назад

Thank you very much!

@gocsangtao83 2 года назад

Great sharing dear friend!

@OddBonsai 2 года назад

Many thanks! Cheers!

@TreeVibes 2 года назад

Looks so good when your done 👌👌

@OddBonsai 2 года назад

Thank you! 🙏 I like it too.

@commissariogremo 2 года назад

I am very impressed, you inspired me. thank you.

@OddBonsai 2 года назад

Thank you very much! I hope you can use this to bring a broken pot back to life.

@rogerneufeld5961 7 месяцев назад

Hi. I have used exactly those materials myself - I'm also new to this method. One thing that you mentioned was not being completely happy with the colour of the pigment powder, in the epoxy. Something that made a better result for me was dusting the still-tacky epoxy with dry powder using a small fine-haired brush. When the epoxy is set, you can wipe off the loose dust and polish the surface of the dusted glue. This makes for a little more consistent and satisfying color. Of course the ultimate is to buy a little real gold dust and do the same thing. Then when you burnish, you get a film of actual gold. I hope to try this sometime once I'm happy with how I'm doing the other aspects of the repairs.

@martinjwhitten 7 месяцев назад

Helpful, thank you...I'll be doing my first kintsugi project today...good piece to watch before!

@germanplast2013 Год назад

Beautiful job! I will make use of your suggestion to use plain epoxy first, to give more strength.You might want to paint the inside of the pot as well!

@OddBonsai Год назад

Thank you! I'm sure you'll make a great kintsugi. I decided not to paint the inside of the pot since it will be covered by soil when used.

@RosarioCostanzo 2 года назад

Stefan, this is a wonderful video, very enjoyable and relaxing!! And I love the result of the pot. I have always wanted to try it. Thanks for sharing it

@OddBonsai 2 года назад

Glad you like it Saro! If you have a broken pot I recommend you give Kintsugi a try. It's a fun project.

@casiezimmerman5418 Год назад

Love it!, you can try rub and buff in the raised area. There are several golds

@OddBonsai Год назад

Yes, there are some things that can be improved but I think all the little imperfections give it more character. :) I would probably be more careful to details when doing this to a glazed ceramic pot.

@katyb2793 2 года назад

This was so great! I collect teacups and other crockery, and I plan on saving up things that get broken until i have enough to make buying a kintsugi kit worth it (which i sincerely hope takes a long time lol). For crockery it has to be authentic lacquer and gold in order to be able to eat and drink out of them. But for pots, I think your method is brilliant! It does the same thing and looks the same, just doesn't cost a lot uncessarily!

@OddBonsai 2 года назад

Lol it's always the same: Kintsugi is so nice. I want to try it. Oh, wait, I need to break something for this. 🙂 You are right, what I did here is not food safe, although I remember seeing a video on food safe epoxy somewhere. It would be nice to try out the traditional kintsugi kit but I think that would make sense if I had an expensive bonsai pot. Not a cheap home made paper creete pot.

@HAJUBONSAI 2 года назад

Good job

@OddBonsai 2 года назад

Thank you!

@ujteabonsai51 2 года назад

Like 27. Thank for sharing video

@OddBonsai 2 года назад

Thank you too!

@iyanbonggolmeliuk9477 2 года назад

Waoow amaziing..!!

@OddBonsai 2 года назад

Thank you very much!

@joelb360 2 года назад

Super cool

@OddBonsai 2 года назад

Thanks! Glad you like it! Cheers!

@WahanaTaniBonsai 2 года назад

Puzzle of bonsai pot,it very detail 🙏👍

@OddBonsai 2 года назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@DumitruRadu 2 года назад

Foarte interesant. Nu am știut că japonezii au făcut artă din repararea oalelor sparte. Foarte bine realizat filmul și vasul foarte frumos!

@OddBonsai 2 года назад

Mulțumesc frumos! Se pare că japonezii (dar și alte popoare asiatice vecine) au reușit să ducă la nivel de artă practici din multe domenii , de la tâmplârie, dulgherie și creșterea copacilor în ghivece până la repararea vaselor ceramice sparte. Ce am aplicat in video este o interpretare simplificată și modernizată a tehnicii tradiționale kintsugi, iar rezultatul este clar departe de a fi perfect, dar ma bucur totuși că am reușit să-l repar.

@RussJones-fs3yc Год назад

What a wonderful video Stefan! I would love to think i could attempt this but alas....patience 😔😄. Really enjoyed the relax while watching and thank you for taking the time to share your labour of love.

@OddBonsai Год назад

Thank you so much! It does take some time to complete such a project, depending on how many pieces you have to glue back. If patience is the only problem, you don't have to do it all at once. In my case the work took maybe 15 minutes a day spread over something like a week or so. I would definitely recommend trying kintsugi with something that was broken into fewer pieces than I had here. Somewhere around 5 pieces should be enough to get a nice pattern and not so many that patience becomes an issue. Good luck experimenting with kintsugi, in case I managed to convince you. :)

@russellingels4170 Год назад

@@OddBonsai thanks for the tips....I would love to attempt this....one day 🤞😃

@bakidemir8091 3 месяца назад

Thanks for everything. Super technical

@Bonsaifly 2 года назад

Stefan! I have been contemplating doing a video on kintsugi for so long and trying it out - I was always nervous because I would actually have to break a pot for it! But now, that’s it - one’s gonna have to go 😄 Also I have noticed the incredible amount of work you put into the editing. It really showed and looked great :)

@OddBonsai 2 года назад

You should definitely try it out, it's an enjoyable process. I'm with you on breaking a pot on purpose for this. I don't think I could do it, especially if it's a good expensive bonsai pot. Maybe you can find a cheap one from some dead bonsai that they usually sell in supermarkets/grocery stores/hardware stores... I appreciate your kind words on the video and I'm glad you like the result. It took a while to make this one. 😁

@Bonsaifly 2 года назад

@@OddBonsai yeah I actually already have one in mind, it’s a cheap pot and already has cracks Keep it up - this was your best video yet IMO :)

@OddBonsai 2 года назад

If the victim already has some cracks it's not that bad breqking it. 😋 When you do break it I recommend trying to limit the number of resulting pieces. 😁 The end result will look as good as if there were many more pieces but it will considerably reduce the time it takes to put it back together. If I can help with some info on kintsugi, that I may have ommited from the video, let me know. I hope Santa brings me a box of inspiration and I big sack of time (maybe a 36 hour day😋). It would help a lot with the videos. 🙂

@Bonsaifly 2 года назад

@@OddBonsai I will keep that in mind, thank you :) I know the feeling - if this is the kind of video that you make I hope you’ll get your 36 hour day

@lpssarachihuahua6572 5 месяцев назад

Loved it!

@gayefanner731 Год назад

Thanku Stephan for such a beautifully made and edited video, it must have taken ages but so well worth it to show your method and finally the fabulous pot, congratulations! I recently bought a cascade bonsai pot in a thrift store , it couldn’t be more boring looking but I had kintsugi at the back of my mind. I’ve yet to bring myself to break it though, silly really, what’s the expression? ‘The end justifies the means’? God bless all your endeavours 🙏✝️ ✌️🇷🇺☮️🇺🇦✌️

@OddBonsai Год назад

Thank you so much! I can understand why you can't break it. I would probably have the same problem. I would probably ask a friend that doesn't care much about bonsai and pots to break it for me. :) Or you could just apply the kintsugi look on the pot without breaking it. Good luck with fulfilling your kintsugi plan regardless of the approach you take!

@MaybeBonsai 2 года назад

This looks great Stefan, I would call this an accomplishment! I thought you would scrap off the excess gold at the end but it looks you have not, will you do it later or leave it like that? I wonder what it would look like if you scrapped off the excess gold... maybe try the bottom first or try it on a different object and see how it looks

@OddBonsai 2 года назад

Thanks Xin! Since the gold part is only applied on the surface if I try to cut it flush I will basically remove it completely and you would only see the clear epoxy beneath. I would have liked a thinner film of gold but the mix was just to thick. Maybe next time (if there's going to be a next time 😋) I'm going to try mixing the gold in the epoxy used for gluing the pieces. That way I could cut it flush to the pot surface.

@MaybeBonsai 2 года назад

@@OddBonsai Yes that would work better. I was also thinking you could use different colour depending on which pot you are trying to stitch together. I know the japanese uses gold but I think creativity can be free here!

@OddBonsai 2 года назад

Yes some pot colors would be better matched to something other than gold. Even the traditional kintsugi uses several alternatives like silver, platinum, copper... I was never good at arts so it wouldn't be a good idea for me to start matching colors 😋.

@MaybeBonsai 2 года назад

@@OddBonsai you reply on the internet for that my friend! just google complimentary colours haha gold, silver and copper, sounds like the currencies to a rpg hahaha

@OddBonsai 2 года назад

@@MaybeBonsai Good point! I didn't think of that. :) Lol, +1 bonsai health = 10 cold coins 😋

@tolykozin Год назад

Nice job, however I think it would look more natural if you had put the epoxy with the gold pigment in the first place. This would have enhanced the natural curves and the excess could always be scraped off later. Just my opinion!

@OddBonsai Год назад

You are probably right, but since I worked with fast setting epoxy I'm not sure if I would have managed to mix a batch of epoxy with the pigment and then carefully apply it to glue those large pieces before the epoxy started to harden. This was the reason why I decided to make it a two step process. A slower setting epoxy would probably be more suitable for such an approach.

@kupritbonsai Год назад

Menginspirasi

@OddBonsai Год назад

Thank you my friend!

@t4t6cn4hoatay5 2 года назад

I love your video So nice . Mu2ni

@OddBonsai 2 года назад

Thanks!

@pepsi666 11 месяцев назад

You must have the patience of a saint putting the pot back together, then apoplying the gold pigment (was it real gold ?) I thought it turned out very well, how long did it taken in all ? Did you ever find a bonsai to compliment the bowl ?

@Xparanormalplaygroundx 11 месяцев назад

Mine keeps falling apart 😭 like it's not staying glued no matter what. Any tips?

@AJediSurvivor 2 года назад

You didn’t fill the cracks on the inside of the pot? Why?

@OddBonsai 2 года назад

The inside cracks were filled when I glued all the pieces back together. This is probably not so evident because the epoxy is transparent. I do not cover the inside cracks with gold color epoxy because they will not be seen since there will be soil inside the pot.

@stepone6159 9 месяцев назад

I would have sanded it down after putting on the gold(yellow) epoxy as well.

@FaridSultonik 2 года назад

Like....

@OddBonsai 2 года назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@sherrysantiago3745 7 месяцев назад

Hi I saw a video on you tube you were jerminating wisteria seeds. M6 husband and I are struggling to grow a wisteria tree or a bush ❤ can you send us some seeds please 🎉we would be so grateful thanks steph