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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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, step 5, sanding and 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.
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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, Step 6, polishing gold
This video shows a kind of hybrid Step 6, polishing gold. I first polished the gold with a polishing stone without doing any hardening first. I am now going back in and jumping to final jozuri lacquer as written on this page, https://zac.wnz.mybluehost.me/website_a640e8d6/?page_id=225
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.
Traditional, lacquer based kintsugi, Step 5, cleaning and shaping
This video shows fine cleaning after filling in rough spots with the piece fitted back together.
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Traditional, lacquer based kintsugi, step 1, red lacquer
Applying the coat of red lacquer for gold #5.
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