4 Class Projects
It takes about About 1 hour to 2 hours hour(s) to complete each project.
How to fix a chipped vessel
How to fix cracks
How to fix a broken vessel
How to fix large chips and cracks
Skills You’ll Learn
The Basics of Kintsugi
Beginners can safely learn from the basics of Kintsugi.
Kintsugi methods for various vessels
You will learn how to make kintsugi for various vessels, such as broken vessels and chipped vessels.
How to apply
As an application, you will learn how to fix a vessel with a large chip or how to fix it when there are no broken pieces.
What if I knew how to do kintsugi
A small plate I made for the first time in a pottery class. A commemorative mug I bought at a travel destination. A large plate filled with memories of family gatherings. There are times when they become unusable as soon as they break or chip. At that time, many people would think, “If I knew how to do kintsugi.”
Now that information is overflowing, there are many people who are at a loss as to what the real Kintsugi really looks like.
This is your chance to fix your precious vessels using real lacquer, gold, and silver instead of adhesives, and keep using them. Here are some precautions for handling lacquer and points where you can work slowly at home by mastering basic tasks.
Let's fix the missing vessel first
First, I'll explain how to fix the most common “chip” damage to vessels. Since this is a basic task, I will show you in detail how to handle tools and how to finish them.
The key points here are rust lacquer, which is the filling material for chips, and how to polish it. Let's hold down the basics and complete the first fix first.
I will teach you techniques to revive broken vessels
Chapter 4 explains how to fix broken vessels that have been requested a lot. The adhesive strength of the lacquer “barley lacquer,” which is used to bond cracks, changes depending on how it is kneaded.
I will introduce how to knead and points when gluing.
When it comes to how to fix chips, cracks, and cracks, the way to approach each is different, and the precautions also change.
Let's firmly grasp the damage to the vessel you are about to pass money on, treat each wound appropriately, and revive it.
[Information about the kit]
The kit, which includes looms of this class, has been so well received that procurement of products is currently delayed.
Therefore, sales will be suspended from 2022/10/31 without permission.
We would like to inform you again about the schedule for the resumption of sales.
Aiming for stable inventory sharing, we will endeavor to further strengthen it. Thank you for your kind understanding.
[All-in-one kit]
- Gold powder (eraser) 0.1 g: 0.1 g, 2 mm wide can be drawn about 10 to 20 cm
- Silver powder (eraser) 1g
- Face brush: Basic brush thickness
- Fine brush: brush that draws thin lines
- Hair treatment stick: used when sowing gold and silver powder
- Grinding powder: The material for lacquer filling material “rust lacquer”
- Horsetail: abrasive material
- Bufflex: abrasive
- Lacquer plate: plate that emits lacquer
- Tile (surface plate): board used for kneading
- 2 plastic spatulas
- Fresh lacquer, black lacquer, bento lacquer 20g each
- Turpentine: oil that dilutes lacquer
- Diamond file: used to fix cracks
[Things you need to prepare yourself]
- Vessels (items with cracks, chips, or cracks)
- Vegetable oils (such as olive oil)
- Alcohol (for industrial use and fuel)
- dropper
- Design cutter: The cutter has a solid blade
- Flour: Strong flour is better
- Rubber gloves: disposable ones
❗️ Kit notes ❗️
・The package design of the kit may differ slightly depending on when it is in stock. Please be aware of this.
・Please note that in the unlikely event that there is a problem with the kit, we can only respond if you contact us within 1 month from the date of receipt.
・Since the delivery company differs depending on the kit, we do not accept the specification of the delivery company and delivery date respectively.
・If the kit is returned due to an unknown address or prolonged absence, or for reshipping due to a change of delivery address during delivery, a fee will be charged.
・ To change the delivery address “after shipping”, it is necessary to contact the delivery company directly to make the change.
・The kit will be shipped within 24 hours after payment is confirmed, and fees will be charged for cancellations and changes from this point on.
・Please contact the contact information for confirmation of delivery status and handling fees.
・Please note that kit delivery may take up to 2 weeks on a business day basis from the start of delivery.
Curriculum
Creator
tsukuroi_bito
Creator Interviews
Q. Please tell me what led you to start Kintsugi!
A. I grew up watching vases and flower vases made by gold since I was little. I became obsessed with lacquer when I was apprenticed to a maki-e master, and I began kintsugi in earnest in the wake of the Great East Japan Earthquake.
Q. What kind of experiences do you want the students to have through this class?
A. By immersing yourself in the work of Kintsugi, you can switch your mind from work and everyday life. I want you to experience a carefree time.
Q. Please give a message to the students!
A. When it becomes a hobby that you can enjoy for a lifetime, such as fixing a friend's vessel or showing off your own pottery to everyoneI think so. Here, we have incorporated basic knowledge and know-how useful for actually doing kintsugi. I would be happy if you could interact with things and have a heart-rich time through Kintsugi.
