Description
Kintsugi (金継ぎ, gold joinery) is the Japanese craft of repairing ceramics. In this hundreds-years-old practice, fractures transform from hidden weak points into beautiful golden elements worth celebrating. The philosophy of kintsugi teaches us to embrace imperfections in our life and appreciate the beauty of human flaws. While the traditional method is more challenging, participants will use the modern, accessible materials and is ideal for beginners.
Kintsugi is not just a repair, can be artistic and used other materials. Participants will learn different techniques to put together ceramic pieces and fill up large gaps. After smoothing the surface, gold is applied to highlight the fractures.
All supplies will be provided including a broken ceramic vessel. Participants are welcome to bring a couple of damaged glazed ceramics, and also small pieces of wood, glass, sea shells to put together.
Please note that the ceramic vessel you will be repairing is not food safe—it is intended for display only.
About the Instructor
She was formerly a full-time bench jeweler and apparel designer, is currently a kintsugi restorer and instructor, repairing hundreds of broken ceramics and regularly teaching kintsugi. Her lifelong craftsmanship and knowledge of fine motor skills moved on to repair ceramics. Instead of creating new products, she loves mending damaged, but precious objects to give them new life.
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Materials List
You will need to bring:
Broken ceramic vessels (optional)
Small pieces of ceramic, wood, glass, sea shells, or gem stones (optional)
Wheel nipper (optional)
Cutter knife (optional)
Nitrile gloves (optional)
Eye protectors
Boxes to carry finished pieces
Provided by instructors:
Epoxy glue
Epoxy putty
Wheel nipper (tile cutter)
Ceramic lacquer
Mica gold powder
Tapes
Brushes
Sand paper
Cutter knife
Isopropyl alcohol
Turpentine
Nitrile gloves
Ceramic vessel
Small pieces of ceramics, glasses, sea shells, rocks