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FAQ about Step 5 : Applying the Finishing Layer
Once the underlayer is completely flattened and covered with black urushi, you can go to the final step. This article provides tips on the finishing process and answers to frequently...
FAQ about Step 5 : Applying the Finishing Layer
Once the underlayer is completely flattened and covered with black urushi, you can go to the final step. This article provides tips on the finishing process and answers to frequently...
FAQ about Step 4: Applying Black Urushi
In the fourth step of the kintsugi process, black urushi is made and applied to the damaged area. This process is called "中塗り, Naka-nuri" (middle coat). This article answers frequently...
FAQ about Step 4: Applying Black Urushi
In the fourth step of the kintsugi process, black urushi is made and applied to the damaged area. This process is called "中塗り, Naka-nuri" (middle coat). This article answers frequently...
FAQ about Step 3: Filling Small Holes with Sabi...
Broken vessels were sticked together with “Mugi-urushi” and large chips were filled with “Kokuso”. After the vessels are roughly shaped, Step 3 is always taken to flatten the unevenness with...
FAQ about Step 3: Filling Small Holes with Sabi...
Broken vessels were sticked together with “Mugi-urushi” and large chips were filled with “Kokuso”. After the vessels are roughly shaped, Step 3 is always taken to flatten the unevenness with...
Wholesale of Kintsugi Kits
Tsugu Kit, a traditional kintsugi kit for beginners by Tsugu Tsugu Inc., has been purchased by people not only in Japan but also all over the world. Recently, we have...
Wholesale of Kintsugi Kits
Tsugu Kit, a traditional kintsugi kit for beginners by Tsugu Tsugu Inc., has been purchased by people not only in Japan but also all over the world. Recently, we have...
How to remove the superglue from already repair...
Have you ever repaired a vessel with instant glue before learning about kintsugi? We receive many requests from both Japan and other countries to remove the synthetic glue that has...
How to remove the superglue from already repair...
Have you ever repaired a vessel with instant glue before learning about kintsugi? We receive many requests from both Japan and other countries to remove the synthetic glue that has...
FAQ about Step 2B: Filling the Deep Chips with ...
When repairing a chipped vessel with kintsugi, there are two types of putty to fill the chipped area; Kokuso (刻苧, こくそ) and Sabi-Urushi (錆漆, さびうるし). Kokuso is used to fill...
FAQ about Step 2B: Filling the Deep Chips with ...
When repairing a chipped vessel with kintsugi, there are two types of putty to fill the chipped area; Kokuso (刻苧, こくそ) and Sabi-Urushi (錆漆, さびうるし). Kokuso is used to fill...