How to Fix Broken Pottery Using Kintsugi
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crwdns2942287:0crwdne2942287:0Use this guide to help fix your broken pottery using the Kintsugi technique. Kintsugi is a unique method of repairing ceramics by applying gold powder to adhere the broken pieces.
Before you begin, make sure to have all you material set out and a clear surface to work on. Make sure to be careful when using the epoxy because it can become sticky.
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Clean the pottery with water and dry it with a towel.
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Combine the resin and the hardener in a container creating the epoxy.
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Add 3 drops of each (resin and hardener).
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Use a craft stick to add the gold powder (Mica Powder) into the combination of resin and hardener.
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Use a pinch of the Mica Powder.
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Stir the combination (epoxy and Mica Powder) with a tooth pick.
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Make sure to not leave the combination (epoxy and Mica Powder) too long without stirring because it will begin to harden.
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Apply the combination (epoxy and Mica Powder) on one piece of the pottery.
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Make sure one of the broken pieces is fully covered with the combination before placing the pieces together.
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Combine both pieces of pottery and allow the epoxy to dry for 5 minutes.
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本ガイドで紹介されている手順は、一般的なエポキシ接着剤による金継ぎ手順とは異なるので注意して下さい。一般的な手順では、通常のエポキシ接着剤で外れた部品を接合し、接合部の凹凸を平らにしてから金色などに装飾する流れになります。
より具体的な手順については、最近公開された別の金継ぎ手順ガイドにまとまっていますので、そちらをご覧になることをお勧めします。
