Fixing my Mug with KINTSUGI - Repair DIY

Hey Everyone! Today I am fixing (and breaking) and few things with a DIY version of the Japanese technique: Kintsugi.

I broke my FAVOURITE mug a few months ago and it isn't made anymore, so I was pretty sad. I decided to try and fix it myself to use as a pencil cup and while doing some research I found the technique of Kintsugi. Kintsugi means "Golden Joinery" and is an old Japanese method of fixing pottery using lacquer mixed with gold dust. I thought it was such a beautiful technique and wanted to try it myself.
So I try three different methods with varying levels of success.

If you have a broken mug or bowl you would like to fix, give this a go - just maybe be a bit more patient than I was!

*Please wear protective gloves or ask for a hand when using Gorilla glue or Epoxys. I really should have worn gloves, but I'm a rebel - if you have sensitive skin, these guys can hurt!

I hope you enjoy this quick little video today :)

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Let's Hang Out!

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Materials I used:

Windsor and Newton Gold ink
Several pieces of broken pottery
Gorilla Glue Epoxy
Sugru Fix That Thing!
Evo-Stik Epoxy

All images found on a google search: Kintsugi

Music:

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Thanks for watching!

[PinkpantherLVdragon]

Gorilla glue says their epoxy is not food safe. The trick with kintsugi is finding food safe adhesive and paint.

[FlaschDJ]

So wonderful. Fun and funny. I love Mintaka’s accent and vocabulary. Shakespeare meets Kintsugi!
Right on.
Thank you.

[JessicaLynnIllustration]

😯 This was so neat and something I have never heard of before! I definitely want to go to a thrift shop and grab some ceramic bowls & cups for my art supplies and try this out now! 😁

[Ladybirdsinmm]

My concern is a health one (food safety) - I want to fix a cup that i can drink out of. And Im concerned that superglue/epoxy etc, could minutely toxify it. Any thoughts?

[livingwithfibromyalgiaandc]

I came on here because I used to gorilla glue. after a few months it break again. So I would not use on handles for regular washing. I loved how the first bowl turned out

[comander]

You know I cane here looking for a way to fix my mug to still use it and realized you are probably right I can just use it a decoration if its important.

[drownedinnostalgia]

A dog broke my plant mug with Golden Pothos in it, it was supposed to be a gift for someone. Pretty sad about it 🥺;__;
Can I use this to revive the mug to be able to hold the plant again?

[julieready]

I think if you used gold powder and worked it into the plasticine ( I know you didn’t have any on hand ) “Fix That Thing”, I think it would have come out golden. But pretty cool that you tried all the methods. Love it

[brianhandy]

Do these glues contain cyanoacrylate? It sounds like the FDA says food should not be consumed out of things glued together that way.

[susanfanning]

Love it! From Alaska! I have the time for this ha ha.

[isabelpatton]

Hello I don't know if you have seen the video of boiling milk and electric tape to repair your mug in the future. FYI 😊. Have a Blessed day and your idea is great for decorating 😁.

[shinayin]

Well done you are super wise, virtuous, , intelligent, lovely woman, , ☺️

[cnholbein]

Is Gorilla Super Glue Food Safe?
"Gorilla Super Glue is not intended for any application with direct or indirect food contact and should not be stored near food or in the refrigerator."

[triagrammer]

Hold up, are those adhesives food safe though? No toxins?

[victoriagracevilla]

I broke my cup Kind of upset lives there so I would that's why I'm watching this V.

[MattersNot]

That’s a famous shellian bowl about 200 years old worth about $2, 000, 000

[faolclann]

Super glue and corn starch or baking soda

[ItsLizV]

oh no your mug hahahaha. I'm so sorry haha, after you'd done the other two things I thought your mug would turn out great with the epoxy! I definitely wouldn't have the patience for this.

[weegeenumberone]

The only thing that game bring back the Gromit Mug.

[TheAngryEgg.]

Can you still drink out the mug because I just accidentally broke my favourite mug :(