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.