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I believe Urushi is magic.
I always try to keep in mind during my kintsugi practice that the repair should not be more visible than the object to be repaired. This imbalance would betray the very essence of kintsugi restoration. The initial goal is to preserve the nature of the object while enhancing its individuality.
MUGI / NORI URUSHI ?
Among the key elements of kintsugi, two traditional glues play an essential role: mugi urushi (むぎうるし) and nori urushi (のりうるし). Each has its own composition, uses, and advantages.
Variations on Kintsugi ✨
These ancient techniques, often unfamiliar to the general public, embody a rich craftsmanship infused with poetry and aesthetic reflection. They bear evocative names such as Tomotsugi, Yobitsugi, and Tametsugi.
Luminous Renaissance ✨: The Art of Kintsugi Glass
Kintsugi on Glass: A Possibility, But Does It Truly Honor Tradition?
Discover the challenges and significance of this unique restoration
✨ When Kintsugi Reinvents a Carved Cypress ✨
Renaissance of a Broken Figurine: Between Patience and Expertise, Kintsugi Reinvents the Object by Subliming its Fractures.
Wabi-Sabi, Kintsugi, and the Tea Ceremony: A Philosophy of Imperfection
Wabi-Sabi, Kintsugi, and the Tea Ceremony are three iconic Japanese concepts that share a common philosophy of embracing and celebrating
YOBITSUGI or AESTHETIC PATCHWORK
Yobitsugi repairs broken ceramics by adding fragments from other objects. Finding a perfectly fitting piece is rare.
CREATE A DRYING CHAMBER FOR KINTSUGI or a hardening box for urushi lacquer
Make a drying box (Muro) for your Kintsugi creations to precisely control humidity and heat.
TAIKI CRAFT MANUFACTURING
Le Taïki est un outil spécialement conçu pour polir les zones que les doigts ne peuvent atteindre lors de la finition en kintsugi
TOKUSA KINTSUGI TECHNIQUE!
In ancient Japanese texts dedicated to kintsugi, an alternative to sandpaper and charcoal is described: Tokusa...
POSSIBLE MISTAKES IN KINTSUGI
Preliminary preparation is often neglected out of haste, yet it could prevent possible errors in kintsugi
CURIUM PORCELAIN CRAFT !
Curium Porcelain Craft - One of the oldest porcelain repair techniques in China, Artisans of this technique use diamonds.
KINTSUGI THE ART OF PATIENCE
Kintsugi the art of patience
I take the liberty of writing this post in order to take up some truths about the traditional art of Kintsugi
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