A Beginner's Guide to Kintsugi: The Japanese Art of Repairing Pottery and Glass

The traditional Japanese art of Kintsugi, which teaches that flaws are beautiful and that visible repairs are part of an object's life story, is explored in this book. It provides simple, safe, and inexpensive methods for repairing pottery and glass at home using tools and materials available online. By reinforcing cracks, rebuilding shattered areas, and applying the time-honored staple technique, readers can learn to repair pottery and glass using traditional techniques for stunning results. The meditative process of Kintsugi will help them look at broken objects in a new way.

Format: Hardback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 26 April 2022
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Old, broken objects can be transformed into something more beautiful than ever before! The idea of discarding a cherished dish or mug can be quite distressing. If you've ever wished to repair a treasured piece instead of throwing it away, but didn't know how, the traditional Japanese art of Kintsugi (gold repair) provides the perfect solution!

A Beginner's Guide to Kintsugi teaches you the traditional Japanese techniques of pottery and glass repair based on the ancient Wabi Sabi idea that imperfections are beautiful, and visible repairs are part of an object's life story. Author Michihiro Hori offers simple, safe, and inexpensive methods that you can do at home using tools and materials readily available online. Hori guides you through the entire process, from assembling and mixing the materials to reconstructing replacements for hopelessly shattered shards.

With this book, you'll learn how to:

Reinforce cracks, rebuild shattered areas, and apply the time-honored staple technique.
Fix broken handles so they are fully functional again.
Safely work with lacquer and metallic powders to achieve beautiful, visible repairs.
Work with a variety of repair materials, from gold leaf to washi paper.
Repair pottery and glass using traditional techniques for stunning results.
As you take the time to prepare your materials and work closely with the pieces, you'll find yourself becoming attuned to the mindful philosophy at the heart of Kintsugi and the Wabi Sabi principle of appreciating old and imperfect objects. Most importantly, the meditative process of Kintsugi will help you look at broken objects in a new way.

Weight: 654g
Dimension: 202 x 261 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9784805316740