金継ぎ

Kintsugi

Kintsugi is a Japanese art form that transforms broken ceramics into beautiful pieces of art using gold or silver lacquer. This technique not only restores damaged items but also elevates their beauty and embodies the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi, which celebrates the beauty of imperfection. The end product is often a one-of-a-kind artwork that is more stunning than it was before it was broken. Kintsugi beautifully captures the essence of wabi-sabi, showcasing the beauty in imperfection.

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Kintsugi Kit — Seed

Kintsugi Kit — Seed

$169.00 USD
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Don't cry over broken things. Mend and embrace them with Kintsugi. It's easy with our DIY kit.

Our DIY Kintsugi Repair Kit was designed to bring the simple and stunning art of Kintsugi to pottery enthusiasts worldwide. With everything you need to get started, including an instruction booklet and YouTube videos, you'll be able to create your own unique pieces of Kintsugi art.

The kit is made with traditional, natural ingredients, including the tokusa vine for polishing, pure gold and silver for a healthy finish, and only the purest form of lacquer, Ki-urushi, made from purified lacquer sap. This kit includes 0.1 grams of pure gold keshi-powder and 1 gram of pure silver keshi-fun powder, enough to repair about 30 small chips. 

Kit Includes:

  • 30 grams of basic lacquer
  • 0.1 grams of gold keshi-fun and 0.5 grams of silver makie powder
  • 30 grams of Tonoko (clay powder)
  • 7 milliliters of Bengara red pigment
  • Sawdust
  • Flour
  • Spatula
  • Paintbrush
  • Sprinkle brush
  • Glass plate
  • Oil bottle
  • Sandpaper (#400, #800, #1500)
  • Tokusa plant
  • Silk cotton
  • Pipette
  • Masking tape
  • Measuring spoon
  • Gloves (single-use plastic gloves; please purchase based on your needs)

Additional Items You May Need:

  • Tissue
  • Food wrap
  • Scissors
  • Cutter or carving knife
  • Ethanol (can be substituted with turpentine or kerosene)
  • Urushi-buro (plastic/cardboard box, paper box, etc.)

The raw lacquer in the kit is a living material activated by enzymes and should be used within one year for the best results. Any leftover raw lacquer can be used to repair wooden chopsticks and cutlery.

As all of our products are shipped from Japan, they may be subject to import duties and taxes in the destination country.

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Wabi Sabi and the Art of Kintsugi

Wabi Sabi is a Japanese philosophy that celebrates the beauty of impermanence and imperfection. It's rooted in Zen Buddhist principles and is a way of life.

Kintsugi embodies the essence of Wabi Sabi, being a Japanese practice that restores broken pottery using gold or silver lacquer.

Read the Wabi Sabi Blog Post