This video shows step 6, application of middle black lacquer in preparation for metal. I use a middle thickness brush and apply it as thinly as possible. If it seems too thin then that is about right.
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Category Archives: Methods/techniques
Methods and techniques of kintsugi
Traditional, lacquer based kintsugi, step 9, application of lacquer for gold
This video shows application of high quality red as a substrate for gold.
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Traditional, lacquer based kintsugi, Step 5, fine shaping
This video shows shaping by sanding and cutting. I use special stones, mesh 600 and some sandpaper, mesh 400 There are a couple of very small fills I need to do。
Traditional, lacquer based kintsugi, steps 1, 2, and 3, fitting a piece back together
This video shows the first 3 steps to put a piece back together. I am using a rice based paste and not flour as I usually do. I also bind the piece at the top and bottom to get as good compression as possible.
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Traditional, lacquer based kintsugi, Step 3, taping and first fill
This video shows the initial steps of repairing a chip on the edge of a small cup. I first tape the area from the outside with a masking tape, mix rice with basic lacquer, and then apply that mixture to the chipped area.
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Traditional, lacquer based kintsugi, breaking a very old celedon bowl
I bought this bowl last month. It has a crack that can’t be repaired without breaking it. I made a simple rig and used a scissors car jack to break it.
Kintsugi online workshop, sanding and gold preparation
The first 7 minutes of this video show sanding of middle coat of lacquer. From about minute 7 or so to the end show step 3 on this page, https://zac.wnz.mybluehost.me/website_a640e8d6/?page_id=225
Video, Kintsugi, step 1A, application of gold to lacquer
Video, application of brass kintsugi
Here is a video showing application of kintsugi brass.
Video, next step kintsugi blistered glaze repair
This video has no audio. This is the second application of sabi to the bowl. It has been in the dryer for 3 or 4 days and is ready for more lacquer/jinoko.