kintsugi | repair kit
Kintsugi Kit
Authentic [Full Moon] using lacquer and gold and silver powder, and [New Moon] for beginners that can be completed in one day.
Both kits are finished with real lacquer. Please watch the explanation video and try it out.
Kintsugi Kit【 shingetsu 】- Simple Kintsugi with Urushi -
We have arranged a new kintsugi kit that you can enjoy easily and lets you grow closer to your dish.
Precisely because it comes into contact with your body, we have paid special attention to the materials used and selected real urushi for the final finish.
Let your love breathe new life into your tableware.
Not synthetic lacquer, we use real Urushi (lacquer).
◯ Kit Contents 【 shingetsu 】
Hand Guide (booklet and video), Alteco Instant Glue Gel, Epoxy Putty, Urushi, Gold Powder (0.1g), Silver Powder (0.3g), Cotton (For Gold and Silver Powder) , Tin Powder, Brass Powder, Spatula, Spoon, Acrylic Plate, Brush,
Wet & Dry Sandpaper (400 Grit, 1000 Grit), Masking Tape,
Cotton Swabs, Finger Cot, Plastic Gloves
*As a general rule, please use the raw urushi within a year.
○ Type of metal powder
A very fine powder made from crushing gold leaf that can be spread over a wide area.
Gold Powder
Silver Powder
A powder made from crushing silver leaf with slightly coarser grains than gold. Silver is a very pale and beautiful metal but it gradually darkens as it ages.
○ Things to Prepare by Yourself
An alloy of copper and zinc with a strong luster
and color similar to gold
brass powder
Cutting Tool, Ethanol (the same kind used for disinfection is OK),
Oil (Salad Oil, Canola Oil, or Olive Oil), Water, Tissues, Clear Tape,
Nail Polish Remover (Avoid ones with a lot of water as the main ingredient)
*Please put the oil in the bottle provided and use it as needed.
tin powder
Similar to silver, but with a darker color
● About Urushi Rash
Urushi may cause a rash when it comes in direct contact with the skin.
Wear plastic gloves whenever you work with urushi.
Plastic gloves are disposable. Please purchase a size that fits you comfortably.
Estimated Damage that Can be Fixed with This Kit.
Example: About 5 bowls with both a chip and broken into 2 pieces
A Guide to Simple Kintsugi with Urushi
This is a video that summarizes each work process in an easier-to-understand manner.
Kintsugi Kit【 mangetsu 】- Kintsugi with Urushi -
Listen to the vessel, pour love into it, and pass it on
Authentic Kintsugi kit.
The vessels are carefully finished with lacquer.
It will give you a different look than before.
Like waiting for the moon to be full,
Take your time.
◯ Kit Contents 【 mangetsu 】
Handy guide (booklet and video), Raw Urushi , Acrylic Plate, Plastic Spatula, Bamboo Spatula, Brush, Eye Dropper, Sandpaper (320 Grit), Wet & Dry Sandpaper (1000 Grit), Diamond File (Thin, Flat), Masking Tape, Plastic Gloves, Wood Powder, Tonoko (whetstone powder), Bangara Powder (Black, Red), Gold Powder (0.1g), Silver Powder (0.3g), Cotton (For Gold and Silver Powder)
*As a general rule, please use the raw urushi within a year.
○ Kinds of metal powders
A very fine powder made from crushing gold leaf that can be spread over a wide area.
Gold Powder
Silver Powder
A powder made from crushing silver leaf with slightly coarser grains than gold. Silver is a very pale and beautiful metal but it gradually darkens as it ages.
○ Things to Prepare by Yourself
Urushi Curing Cabinet (See page [#14] for how to make one), Flour, Water, Ethanol (the same kind used for disinfection is OK), Oil (Salad Oil, Canola Oil, or Olive Oil), Tissues, Plastic Wrap, Clear Tape, Scissors, A4 (letter size) Copy Paper or Tracing Paper, 2 Paper Weights, Exacto Knife (preferred)
● About Urushi Rash
Urushi may cause a rash when it comes in direct contact with the skin.
Wear plastic gloves whenever you work with urushi.
Plastic gloves are disposable. Please purchase a size that fits you comfortably.
Estimated Damage that Can be Fixed with This Kit
Example : About 5 bowls with both a chip and broken into 2 pieces
A Guide to Kintsugi
Each step of the process is explained in a video for easier understanding.
Even beginners can create with confidence.
● Handling Dishes After Repairing
●Do not use them with direct heat, microwaves, or ovens.
●Leaving them in fridges or freezers may cause deterioration.
●Soaking them or leaving something wet on them for a long time can cause peeling.
●When washing, do not use a dishwasher or dish dryer. Wash them gently with a soft, damp sponge and neutral dish soap.
●If the kintsugi areas are hit, it may cause wear or peeling of the decorative parts.
●The strength after repair will not be as good as new, so please be careful not to hold them by the repaired parts or put any stress on them.
We especially recommend storing broken ones without stacking them.
●If you leave it for about a month after completion it will become stronger.
We recommend waiting to use the dish, so it will last for a longer period of time.
● Items that Become Unusable After Repair
Based on the above, the following items can no longer be used for their intended purposes:
●Ceramic pots and other vessels cannot be used in direct contact with fire.
●Pots, vases, teapots, and other vessels cannot hold water for long periods of time.
●Mug handles, wine glass stems, cutlery, and other utensils with thin handles cannot be used by holding them.
● Notes
●Urushi is a natural product, so please keep it away from high temperatures. Especially in the summer, store it in a dark, cool place such as a refrigerator.
●To preserve the quality, we recommend using it all as soon as possible.
It will take longer to dry over time.
●Because this repair method uses real urushi, there is a risk of a rash.
Please wear gloves while working and if you experience rash-like symptoms consult a doctor.
●Please note that our company cannot be held responsible for any issues that arise from the use of this kit.
●The time it takes to repair an item varies greatly by the shape of the area with kintsugi applied, how it was damaged, the season, the temperature, and the humidity.