Repair

Since beginning my practice in Kintsugi in 2022, I have been working with local artists as well as clients to restore their precious ceramic pieces.

 

I have trained in both decorative art Kintsugi using modern materials as well as traditional food safe method using urushi (japanese tree sap). I immensely enjoy this meditative time intensive art form and find restoring sentimental items rewarding.

 

Modern/decorative kintsugi is ideal for decorative pieces. I use a combination of epoxy and alternative urushi with metal powders for the finish. Overtime metal powders will age and there are steps to prolong the beauty of the repaired piece.

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Traditional kintsugi which incudes the use of natural urushi tree sap, finished with black or red lacquer or real gold/silver powder is 100% food safe. The traditional method is more time intensive, encompassing careful preparation of quality supplies including precious metal powders up to 24kt gold, from Japan.

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Either method will achieve a flush and flawless finish restoring and enhancing the beauty and history of your ceramic wares. The process can take 4-13 weeks depending on the complexity of the piece.

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Please contact me via email or instagram for a quote, include pictures and measurements. Please ensure that your piece is glazed and ceramic. I do not repair glass or jade.  Whilst I would love to restore your precious items, note that not all items qualify for repair and may require inspection in person. The quoted price will be based on hours of work and cost of materials. 50% deposit is required prior to commencement of the repair work.

 

 

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Care instructions for repaired pieces (please ensure that these conditions will suit the functionality of your repaired item before proceeding):​

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1. Start using the item 3-4 months after it was repaired to allow for sufficient curing time, the longer you wait the stronger the restored piece will become.

2. Do not place in microwave,  dishwasher, oven or open fire.

3. Gently handwash items, avoid scrubbing the repaired cracks.

4. Be careful not to scratch the repaired parts when using sharp cutlery/stored with other items in the cupboard.

5. Avoid placing repaired item in a fridge.

6. Do not soak the repaired item in liquid or water.

7. Store items out of sunlight.

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