A beginner's guide to Kintsugi: the japanese art of repairing pottery and glass

• The thought of throwing away a prized plate or cup can be heartbreaking. If you've ever wanted to repair a treasured piece instead of throwing it away, but didn't know how, the traditional Japanese art of Kintsugi ("gold repair") offers the perfect solution!A beginner's guide to Kintsugi with traditional Japanese ceramic and glass repair techniques 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 provides simple, safe, and inexpensive methods that you can do at home using tools and materials that are readily available online. Hori guides you through the entire process, from assembling and mixing materials to rebuilding replacements for hopelessly shattered shards.

  With this book, you will learn to:

• Reinforce cracks, rebuild shattered areas and apply the traditional stapling technique.
• Repair broken handles to make them fully functional again
• Work safely with lacquer and metallic powders for beautiful, visible repairs
• Work with a variety of repair materials, from gold leaf to washi paper.
• Repair ceramics and glass using traditional techniques for stunning results.
• As you take the time to prepare your materials and work closely with the pieces, you will find yourself attuned to the mindful philosophy at the heart of Kintsugi and the Wabi Sabi principle of appreciating old and imperfect objects.
• Above all, the meditative process of Kintsugi will help you to see broken objects in a new way.
• Pages: 96
• Language: English
• Author: Michihiro Hori
• Year: 2022
• MODEL: 9784805316740

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing