Kintsugi Art Repair, Learn How Is It Made? Materials Used Process Instructions 

A second question....can either of these Kintsugi methods be applied before or after a coat of cold glaze?

Yes but if the glass is clear, the underside of the kintsugi application could be seen through.

See link fo rmaterials and look for "PC-Clear" lakesidepottery.com/Pages/where-to-purchase-ceramic-restoration-supplies.html

The lacquer we use is our own made concussion we have developed for strong bond and decent "working time". I am sure the kits available for sale out there provide good lacquer. Gold does not oxidize.

@@LakesidePotteryCeramicArt So it is NOT Japanese lacquer from a tree? The whole reasoning behind the Kintsugi is bringing life from the killing of a tree to create the lacquer.

Many people react to urushi (from the Chinese lacquer tree) like poison ivy. A large percentage of people get sick from the liquid form of it. Don't mix up the symbolism with reality. This is in not a practical repair. Plus the gold would wear off if used. It makes a fantastic art piece, however. Enjoy it with your eyes.

@@squirlmy Thank you for mentioning this. I am not terribly reactive to poison oak/sumac but I had a real problem with contact even using gloves etc. with my last kintsugi project.

@@couttsw This was the case in 16th century Japan. Using your own logic, nobody but the 16th century Japanese should be doing Kintsugi.. yet, here you are virtue signaling.

Thank you for your note. The materials used are proprietary at this time. The point of the video is to show our potential customers and those who are curious about our process and the difference between gold and non-gold metal processes. So sorry we can't meet your request. See link, illustration #12, for an updated video. lakesidepottery.com/Pages/Repairing-restoring-ceramic-porcelain-china-pottery-lessons-tutorials.html

Thank you for your comments! Yes, my approach deviated from traditional Japanese Kintsugi implementation although we still perform the original process when customers ask for it. There is room for both in particular when the goal is to enable more people to have access to acquire Kintsugi art and heal themselves or loved one with this beautiful Kintsugi metaphor. On a side note -- our modified Kintsugi process (23.5K gold) was adapted by the president of the USA where my work was used as a presidential gift for the Japanese Prime Minister earlier this year - see article: www.capegazette.com/article/lewes-artist-creates-presidential-gift-japanese-prime-minister/218505 The main point of Kintsugi is it's wonderful metaphor and like many other form art, change of process is ok just like moving away from film to digital photography where access is to many more people is now possible.

Sorry Nancy, we do not sell materials.

@@LakesidePotteryCeramicArt Could you direct me to a source?

@@npattyn1 We are the source ("proprietary")

It is a pottery tool. Do a search for a "pottery pintool" or "pottery needle tool"

@@LakesidePotteryCeramicArt dankeschön

Urushi

No, this kind of repair is not meant for food use.

It has not been an issue we encounter (over 10,000 projects for over 20 years - See link - lakesidepottery.com/Pages/Pictures/pottery%20and%20ceramic%20restoration%20before%20and%20after.html )

So sorry, we do not.

Hi Jessie, sorry, we do not sale materials.

Thanks for the reply, love your work.

What do I mix with the non gold powder to stick ?

Hello, sure and thank you for the credit ("Morty, Lakeside Pottery Studio www.lakesidepottery.com"). I would love to see how the segment being used. Kindly, Morty (lakesidepottery@aol.com)

Perhaps, we do not

Sorry, we do not. Visit this link for additional kits information: akintsugilife.com/kintsugi-supplies/

non, ça devient une œuvre d'art seulement.

No.

Hey , I was wondering the same and came to this link stating that these types of resto materials are unfortunately not food safe, link follows.. www.lakesidepottery.com/Pages/where-to-purchase-ceramic-restoration-supplies.html

Not usually, no.

It will not have good longevity of used functionally. Heat will further degrade it with time.

Which is why they use the Japanese lacquer and tonko powder. You can then use the object again. Whats the point of repairing the object if you can't use it anymore

@@Edna2u Can you please tell mi which Japanese lacquer ? have been looking for this info a while, thank you very much in advance :)

@@janjakubilavsky1832 It is called Urushi Lacquer. It is made from the sap of the Urushi tree and it is a natural resin. It forms a kind of natural plastic.

That's wrong, actually. Urushi, the lacquer used is made from trees containing urushiol, which is also the oil found in poison ivy and many people react badly to the liquid form and even vapours. Please don't experiment on your own! The gold would also wear off if it was used. Think of it as art only. Repair clay and porcelain with food-grade epoxy!