Discover Kintsugi - The Japanese Art of Repair

Learn how to repair a chipped plate utilizing authentic Kintsugi, a Japanese repair technique. We collaborated with a master restorer who has repaired historical sights to last for the centuries to come. While the traditional method may take longer, it will not only breathe life back into your piece but will help it last for decades if not centuries to come.

Many videos circulating on the internet show a version of Kintsugi that doesn’t use the traditional technique or material, often resulting in repairs that do not last.
Why don’t they show the authentic way? First of all, it takes longer than a few minutes to do so. The “quick fix”, which oftentimes includes using a chemical glue, comes with restrictions such as not being able to hold hot liquids or simply breaks again in a few days or weeks, not to mention how toxic it can be.

[sophienormant]

Thank you so much for guiding the viewer through not only your gestures but also your clear explanations of the process and the "recipes" for each lacquer mixture you prepare. Again, thank you.

[sherylebon-martinez]

Hi! I purchased your kit awhile back and I remember getting a link for the advanced kintsugi- putting together broken bowl but I may have lost it. Is there a way I can get the link again?

[karen-meretebruland]

Can this technique be used with glass or crystal?

[anastasiatham]

Can I use this method to join broken pieces together? what are the steps?

[sesa]

I have a clay fermentation pot that belongs to my fiancee. She recieved it as a gift and has not yet been able to use it. As I have been interested in kintsugi for some time, I would like to try to repair it this way for her. It is only the lid that is broken, would it still be safe to make fermented foods in? (She makes sauerkraut and pickles etc.)

[wendilewis]

question: if you are not supposed to leave it in liquid for long periods of time, these repaired items should not be used for drinking cups or soup bowls?

[sandranovello]

HI, Can you use this method to repair a crystal glass bowl?

[Taranalis]

I wonder what the vegetable oil is used for... ?

[sophienormant]

I dare to bother you with a question. I read that in order to keep you lacquer fresh you have to put them in the fridge (or even in the freezer) or they will be unusable after 3 months. But another source says to never put them in a refrigerator. I am lost here. What is your advice? Thank you.

[flaviomuff]

Hi there 👋🏽 I was wondering if turpentine can be replaced with turpentine substitute?

[hazrin]

I need some help. I made the Sabi-Urushi and left the bowl in Muro for 5days as recommended ensuring that the cloth was wet. However, after the 5th day when I began to sand off the excess Sabi-Urushi, it began to crumble and broke off from the bowl. Any idea what may have gone wrong.