How a Ceramics Master Makes Plates for Michelin-Starred Restaurants - Handmade

On this episode of Handmade, ceramicist Jono Pandolfi shows us how his team makes 300 handcrafted plates, mugs, cups, and other dinnerware for some of America’s best restaurants. You can read more about Pandolfi here: bit.ly/2N3x9KR
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[@danagboi]

My Dad was a potter back in the 70s and 80s - he didn't have a machine to de-air the clay and I remember him kneading it with his bare hands for hours to avoid bubbles. He had forearms bigger than Popeye - he would test an apple for crispness by squeezing it from end to end. If it cracked, it was crispy. He fed a family of six making pottery. It makes me very happy to see that in this age of convenience and technology, artisanal products like these are still revered.

[@rolandodennis8385]

Much respect to your father and his craft

[@raed5328]

Respect, I'm just wondering how much did your father charge for his work on average?

[@ravik007ggn]

Your daddy liked spinach by some chance? 😁

[@Vaiski25]

You're a Potter Harry

[@AmadoC007]

by any chance you have a sister bringing home a boyfriend? I wonder whats like shaking your father's hand as a guy.

[@bretp21]

Whoever did the cinematography on this one knocked it out of the park! Really beautifully shot.

[@sanchezified]

I was thinking the same thing, glad someone else noticed.

[@nvmnow]

BGM is subtle and nice too.

[@felicityfoo6240]

It truly was! This 11-minute video felt like 30 majestic minutes

[@RocketRaven]

give that woman or man a raise!

[@johnsmith-wx5fb]

Ok boomer

[@RealJudyi]

I have 1 handmade bowl half pink half white, I bought it at a thrift store and I don't know why but words cannot explain how much I love that bowl. I love the colors, love the shape, even washing the bowl makes me happy. I wish I could buy more, my mom thinks I'm mental.

[@leonaleona1628]

I get it! There is something very special about handmade dishes ☺

[@parehd9033]

Hi. It’s likely a terracotta-porcelain hybrid. Harder to make it even due to the very different natures of the two clays.

[@Anne--Marie]

It also makes sense to me!

[@triciac1019]

At the studio I go to, we have a pretty pink and also a white glaze. Both come out so nice when fired in the kiln. I love making pottery.

[@scaamraam]

I've never been more thankful to KZbin's algorithms for recommending this.

[@patrickritchey3547]

Girlfriend: "What are you watching?" Me at 3 am: "50 shapes of clay"

[@theyos88]

Damn it, beat me to it!

[@TheLordedge]

literally hit 3 AM as i read your comment O_O spooky spooky

[@IrishAnnie]

Patrick Ritchey LOL!!!!

[@dany080]

@@TheLordedge same here hahahah

[@AwakeSC]

3:40am checking in hahaha, never ever watch this sort of thing. Bless the algorithm

[@beethovenfan3]

I'm a dishwasher, and I totally just recognized where all my plates and bowls come from! Props! This is awesome. I'm gonna wash more thoughtfully now

[@jackalope_hunter]

Take pride in what you do!

[@Maloy7800]

Could you please also stop spitting in the dishes and cups? :-))

[@valkys8926]

@@Maloy7800 Gotta shine them somehow :D

[@Maloy7800]

@@valkys8926 I'm with you on that! Hey, it's green dishwashing! Recycling bodily fluids! Greta Tunberg is not angry at you.

[@dequindilin2222]

Is no one gonna ask which Michelin star restaurant you work at?

[@keithrosen1139]

I am a life long potter. I am now 74 and really like your stuff. I got into building kilns and laying brick. Pottery started my life work. Your cool as hell

[@SeithonJetter]

It's fascinating to see what is ultimately a hybrid between pure hand craftsmanship and mechanical repetition :) nicely balanced

[@FreddyFuFu]

This is how all advertisements should be done.

[@JarochoSonOne]

Payday was yesterday and I want to spend my entire paycheck on plates.

[@IrishAnnie]

Freddy FuFu Some are. I think of the Dyson vacuum guy.

[@nickc4063]

you want 11min long ads?

[@stevethea5250]

@@JarochoSonOne Nice & Natural Nut Bars 180g-192g

[@phillipstai7204]

Exactly.

[@itsbandar]

i like watching people talking about how they mastered their craft, even if i don't care about it

[@thenakedpotter]

Want to watch me? kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKKUZaOCeZZqfLc

[@justarandomguy2078]

@@thenakedpotter nah

[@thenakedpotter]

@@justarandomguy2078 :(

[@SilverFlame819]

Me too. Passion and dedication are so attractive, and engaging to watch!

[@halakon666]

I love how it’s “hand made” even though the clay is processed through a machine rather than hand knitted, how they use a template... not to discredit hi. Or call bs on him but that still like mhee.

[@toeknee3302]

When your job is your passion. It must be an amazing feeling.

[@Ben-qz6kg]

I love that he’s made it. What I love more though is that’s he’s made it and still gets his hands dirty. A true artist at the top of his game. I salute you

[@Movie_Games]

I don't know why, but I want to take a bite out of the clay circle. Forbidden snack.

[@ungovernableevilmonger4660]

It's got that tide pod swirl.

[@sambhavjain1887]

Its brown but it's ain't chocolate 😂😂

[@eddyram4932]

Actually, some natives all over the world eat clay because it has certain nutrients that aren't readily available for them otherwise.

[@sals3379]

I laughed at this

[@gentlemanchogath6755]

Ungovernable Evil Monger exept it won't hurt you

[@scoobydog411]

20 years ago a company would never talk to you or show their private work area. I love the work they do. Anyone can start company like this or anything. You must always be learning and working hard for the next avenue to sell it.

[@TheForeverRanger]

I think a lot of these artisans realize that they have to be more open in order for the craft to continue.

[@malessandro1974]

True, but this artisan knows that he has enough clients that he will never be out of business. His work is so good that once other restaurants refer others to him, it’s because they want his plates. They don’t want anyone’s plates. He is like the Picasso of plates. Everyone wants a Picasso painting and not a fake. Plus, by him showing some of his techniques via KZbin, doesn’t mean that he is showing all his tricks of the trade. This video is only showing the many possibilities there are for this beautiful art form to be passed down to other generations.

[@leontineolga8909]

It is treu

[@jasonjones8450]

Now I see why my managers got pissed when they heard plates breaking when I was a waiter...🤷🏾‍♂️

[@dr9299]

Our General manager had a saying "If you see China on your paycheck stub, don't think you're going there!"

[@Jusoon]

Never even thought about dinnerware being made. 1 KZbin recommendation later, I find it fascinating. I think its fantastic that craftsmen like this can find success doing what they love.

[@thebobloblawshow8832]

Wouldn’t it be nice to have your own business and love what you do.

[@mikepod637]

this is more impressive than graduating from a "respected" college and selling your soul to 9-5 or 65+ hrs a week (i would unfortunately know)

[@DonCorleon31]

@@mikepod637 Good luck with that

[@joapps8135]

Many "claim" that they love what they do...and perhaps they did for a certain period, but eventually that love turns into a grind (for many, if mot for all)

[@chronicawareness9986]

like being a park ranger / game warden or marine patrol

[@grzegorz16100]

@Mike Wilhelmson SO you hate your bussiness now?

[@ejaaz7260]

To imagine this originated thousands of years ago and is still so prevalent today. Good job.

[@piemaniac9410]

people need something to eat off of still, we aren't barbarians!

[@ejaaz7260]

@@piemaniac9410 yea we can use metal plates ! I wasn't talking about the plates actually but the pottery techniques. It was been used since the time of Harappan civilization.

[@piemaniac9410]

@@ejaaz7260 it was a joke, i did understand what you meant the first time

[@stephanesonneville]

Like in the BT commercial: _"Pottery! Very useful! Anthony, people will always need plates!"_ kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHTCXqVjf5tsp6M

[@2manycatsforadime]

@@ejaaz7260 and the Chinese 6000 yrs ago

[@gotskills9109]

It's so nice to see someone that is a TRUE master of their trade, a master and an artist. It's not simply pride and attention to detail but doing what people that are doing their very best" really do. Understanding that the real difference isn't simply his product, but the way his customers food dishes are displayed on his various products.

[@F.H.B.]

His mold idea is a stroke of genius, simple but also so fantastic

[@rusticfox4283]

its been done since the 18th century not a new process by any means.

[@SarcastSempervirens]

people of all crafts use molds and jigs for literally everything. like, EVERYTHING. it's the key to consistency and saving you time by not doing the pointless mechanical work and being able to concentrate on creativity and quality.

[@F.H.B.]

@@SarcastSempervirens yes, I know of the existence of molds being used in tons of fields. The point I was making in the comment was that this way of molding was very smart and intuitive, and I, not being particularly knowledgeable within pottery not having seen this way of molding. I simply thought it was neat, and this being the internet, I had to share my thinking of it as such.

[@DeMiGodkingLoL]

clay pottery is such a beautiful art form

[@eloex]

Thank you :D

[@realdonpanini5028]

Demi! :0

[@SplashAttackTCG]

Damn, I took pottery and ceramics in college because all the hot girls were in it. He took it for the smell of it, bruh.

[@TechCarnivore1]

@Far L Braaaaaaap!

[@blackyle3]

Don’t say that. It’s NNN!

[@holdmybeer]

now he gets all those hot chicks cruising in a tesla roadster.

[@holdmybeer]

@RebelEvolution no idea what you're talking about. what is "these or those"?

[@holdmybeer]

@RebelEvolution i have nothing to take... im near poverty and have a roof and food and, free healthcare. been in relationship for about 20 years. im good.

[@patrickmeyer2802]

8:52 the light globe above his head blows.

[@haroldwarren8161]

I love hearing the change in the sound in the items from one stage to the next. What a joy it would be to have a job like yours, MAKING things.

[@yoonjeongsoo9378]

He is probably the only person in all of US actually making money from his pottery degree

[@tumu_bandit]

Lol. Sad but true.

[@JWClayArt]

You'd be surprised.

[@tumu_bandit]

@Green Giant Go to hell pls

[@myspelled8489]

@@tumu_bandit Hmm reminds me of a song

[@kingk2405]

Green Giant I do not think it is a degree you just need to go for a diploma and most importantly doing an apprenticeship ideally into few different countries to practice the techniques .

[@805Franco]

4:17 He gave us an insight into his mind, this is much more than clay to him.

[@tejaslondhe3067]

You know the man is genuine when he actually gave all the details and process of making things. Not holding back information.

[@xne0n]

I'm happy Trevor manage to get his life on track with something so beautiful !

[@eryngi1462]

Lmaoo

[@thepatsyfamily]

Beautiful work. Love seeing stories like Jono's.

[@ms.k3837]

There's something serene and soothing to making pottery art.

[@nncoco]

For over 20 years I had a studio surrounded by some of the best potters on the West Coast. I visited them almost daily and asked 1,000,000 questions. I think I learned more watching this.

[@orangeboy97]

There is something so satisfying about watching a professional who's passionate, work on their craft

[@RicardoNeves1971]

Imagine if this guy’s name was Harry.

[@ellahtrixiesarroca9626]

HAHAHAHA

[@slayerplaysgenshin9842]

Mind blown

[@icedlemontea6042]

Would love to see his rival named malfoy asking him everyday like, "what are you doing today, potter?"

[@sub7se7en]

I don't get it.

[@mikeconnors9287]

@@sub7se7en Harry Potter..

[@dimer7985]

I wonder how many plate makers are watching this like “hmm yes. Indeed. Plates”

[@tallbeard7111]

Now all the restaurants on reddit in /r/wewantplates :).

[@IrishAnnie]

Dimer I’m sure it looks easier than it really is. Very technical.

[@KBBF3]

can confirm.

[@mustardofdoom]

It be like that.

[@lorettamerriman670]

MMM yes, plates.

[@annieo9468]

OMG....THIS was SO informative.....something I hadn't given much thought to. Thank-you SO much for showing us the depth of the process to make these exquisite pieces. I'm just blown away. Your techniques for 'simplifying' multiple uniform multiple pieces are pure genius. I love it when I learn the degree of complicated issues behind things we completely take for granted. Totally enjoyed this video.

[@badad0166]

9:51 The best mornings are when there is something to check, to see how it dried, or hardened, or cured, depending on the project. Kind of a little Christmas every time the result is good.

[@MoxieBeast]

truly fantastic visuals and storytelling. how lovely to fall in love with your work as early as 9th grade. LOVED this.

[@manfredbobski8114]

Absolutely amazing craftsmanship! I completely understand the joy of opening the kiln. As a woodworker for many years I still get excited to see the first coat of finish on a piece.

[@ronaldharris6569]

The contrast between his studio and the India pottery factory is startling the quality from the factory is on par with the super clean and much slower paced studio

[@Bagunka]

1:50 someone wrote "HI" on the clay

[@nfc14g]

Loving the creation with clay! Why does this guy give me the "I'd never work for him" vibe.

[@hamish9917]

Thanks for posting this! I was having flashbacks to High School and college. I could smell the clay dust as you were going through the process! Wonderful.

[@jimjimgl3]

I make ceramics and a few years ago met Jono. Congrats to him on creating a business where he can mass produce items but still have a bit of that handmade quality.

[@tinytink]

Outstanding craftsmanship & quality of your work! As a reseller of China, pottery, glassware etc I really enjoyed seeing your process & products. Great job and I wish you much continued success in your business!

[@highjix]

I absolutely love these series, thank you for doing them.

[@Ghonosyphlaids]

If pottery doesn't pan out, dude can fill in for Will Arnett's voice roles

[@sluttybutt]

If he remembers to swallow his saliva occasionally

[@amys495]

@@sluttybutt I can't stop hearing it now

[@tidykun3707]

considering he's selling plates at $45 a pop, i think the pottery is panning out lol.

[@markiplier1482]

doesn't pan out, i see what u did there lol

[@purplehelm8853]

This guy and his team are some hard workers and I really appreciate his ingenuity!

[@baguih007]

It is truly a privilege for the viewer to see a master at his work

[@kha0sv4ktor72]

im professioned in ceramics and i love it! and yes while learning pottery we ALL make at least 1 impression of patrick swayze

[@jarodmorris611]

But who do you get to play Demi Moore's role?

[@kha0sv4ktor72]

@@jarodmorris611 this was a problem. during training we had just 1 woman in the class...go figure. it was a mess^^ but also funny

[@kha0sv4ktor72]

@Tom Goldenheart Water, alot of water. Its the biggest part of the refining process. Clay is highly soluble. You run it through a mesh between many more steps and thats pretty much it. The refining process is much longer with more steps...but meh im not explaining that here^^

[@juliashireen6195]

Haahahaha

[@ReegusReever]

Just taking a few steps back from the mass-production we've mastered over the centuries. Nice to see handmade products delivered on a larger scale; still a lot of love and effort in them.

[@FreezeS]

This is in the middle. A lot of work is automated, like clay de-bubbling and acrylic patterns. While there is some manual work, I would not call them hand-made.

[@MTMF.london]

@@FreezeS Agreed. The plates were pre-cut, not thrown and shaped on a wheel. And real hand-made pottery is not glazed with an air-brush. I do realized they have to deliver volume, so they mechanized a lot of the process. This is almost like a production line - may be a bit more refined?

[@phillipstai7204]

I just got a 4 set of these 10.5 inch plates for Christmas and they are simply breathtaking (and yes, you are too.)

[@skmuzammilzeeshan6173]

Honestly after having binge watched so many cooking shows, those clay slabs looked to me like big chocolate bars... 😅 Respect to the people involved in this activity.No job is small...

[@NenuxTitanRsr]

This dude is a master of his craft. 100% i can feel his love for what he does through his words. This world needs more of this type of person.

[@SilverCymbal]

Amazing video, love the people and the craftsmanship

[@Darthbelal]

I love it when things need to be done with absolute precision and there's somebody out there who can step up and get the job done...

[@mochike]

Ceramics and pottery really are a beautiful and meticulous artform, honestly. Took a really basic ceramics course in freshman year of high school with an awesome, tough-love kinda old dude as my teacher, and learned just how difficult working with clay is. Kinda miss that class lol

[@joeang5788]

Chefs should join this part of the creation process! Inspiring just as a restaurant worker to see the love and passion behind this. Awesome video

[@scottspaldingofficial]

This is amazing to watch! I remember making a clay bowl at school many years ago and the desire to get into clay work has always been there since. One day I hope to start doing pottery

[@triciac1019]

You may be able to find a pottery studio where you can throw pottery.

[@Pakoljmanki]

Oh god, when he couldn't follow the ring (1:45) marking and went off with slicing, I felt that on deep level

[@Eseckiels]

I once was in a 2 star restaurant. Their plates were so beautfull. This video shows how much passions is involved. Eating from these kind of plates is much more fun

[@palmeristo]

The most mesmerising satisfying relaxing video I've watched in a while.

[@sawinfield6136]

love that glaze fountain, brilliant

[@Babblesays]

I don't normally watch these types of videos. But I watched this once twice. Incredible!

[@davidtolazy]

I took ceramics in HS. I loved that class such a great way to relax and be proud of something you did. Teacher asked why I didn’t go to ceramics school but now I ended up planning on going to nursing school.

[@uditanandsharma2744]

Amazing art work. Truly appreciate their skills since they make it seem so easy and flawless yet it's extremely difficult to do.

[@chrism6904]

Very impressive! I've been to dozens of Michelin Star restaurants and I've always enjoyed the plate ware that the food comes on. Makes the experience even better!

[@pottersjournal]

Feed us in more than one way. Ceramics over the millenia has been essential for our sustenence. Using handmade pottery elevates the experience, enriching our lives.

[@aijiexi]

This artisan's forming technique with plexiglass is fire! This piece made me miss my college studio; I know exactly what he means about the smell of a kiln! Thoroughly enjoyed this interview.

[@eliopearlman1309]

I wonder if he's able to get into most Michelin star restaurants without a reservation.

[@jeanclaudevindiesel207]

He can probably get a reservation any time he wants to.

[@ilyakopyl]

@@jeanclaudevindiesel207 even at Dorsia

[@A.J.1656]

He might if he's delivering the plates they ordered. He's right behind the local artisan mop-artist who handcrafts clean floors with a sustainably harvested organic traditional mop.

[@jacobs752]

ilya.k Nobody goes there anymore.

[@MichaelClark-uw7ex]

He probably sits at the chef's table everywhere he goes.

[@fatguyalwayseats]

In high school I legit had a ceramics teacher named Mr Potter

[@JulieWallis1963]

Andrew first name Harry? 😘

[@nncoco]

My dry cleaner is Mr. Iron. JK

[@v1ryus]

Legitimately***

[@fatguyalwayseats]

@@v1ryus yes legitimately! The sad thing is I didn't even realize it while I was in his class.

[@cesargalicia7700]

When you put pride and humility on your work it will sell by itself.

[@erichenry386]

This has been in my suggested videos for a week or so. I am glad that I finally watched it. Very interesting and creative. Thanks

[@jennaarcher3875]

Beautiful video - thank you for sharing your story and how your ceramics are made

[@MarkZyRandomVideos]

meanwhile, waiter carrying heavy plate 😂

[@fakepasta3935]

Man, am I the only one considering this satisfying while watching this video?

[@transparent91]

This craft is amazing, and I can't stop watching how it's made.

[@marbethjoyfaraon]

I wanna do this for a living. It looks so fun and calming at the same time. I feel like this is what I need in my life.

[@StraightHeffin]

Did you try?

[@Lost_Scarf]

Follow your heart 👀😄

[@morrisdancer11]

As a person who cannot even imagine the cost of such beautiful ceramics I just want to say how inspiring it is for people like me to simply watch this creative process and imagine actually owning such beautiful pieces. As an 80 year old I have never owned anything like this but the computer shows me what's possible. Thank You so Much.

[@sureshkuttigvs2427]

What's so great about this, almost most of it is done by moldes and machinary, when I was a kid I used see potters working hours to do magnificent pieces. This cannot be counted as handmade.

[@robbiegarscadden2311]

I always love watching an artisan at work. Stunning pottery. I have a wedding set hand made from Mulchenny Abbey in Somerset UK. This is what quality looks like.

[@zxcytdfxy256]

This is really interesting, thank you for sharing.

[@mattypants]

First, I'd like to know when Hugh Lowry and a hipster had a love child... 2nd, this guy is incredibly talented. Those pieces are gorgeous. Now I wanna go shopping for a new stoneware service!

[@sbg1911]

Oh 😆 I was like, who does this man remind me of? Ha!

[@jeremeianano8893]

How I wish I could go to those restaurants to have an experience with this masterpiece.

[@aanalchokshi8677]

incredible work! love the way ceramics is made. watching it is so calming and therepeutic.

[@simoncameron4355]

When you walk into class in the ninth grade and find out what you were meant to do the rest of your life!

[@trustme2001]

There's something really sensual about throwing.

[@Etianen7]

Have you watched "Ghost"? :D

[@russellepstein7978]

I majored in Ceramic Engineering. I had one lab where we made glazed ceramics. Cool to see a company making these by hand.

[@peterwhite9546]

Cone 5 and Cone 6...that brings back memories of college.

[@ryanwilliams949]

Why do i want to take a bite out of that soft clay

[@FirstLast-gk6lg]

try it sometime, wont hurt you, just clay

[@FabledGentleman]

It looks like Chocolate fudge

[@spinneborstel]

Because you missed that experience in your youth :D

[@girlnextdoorgrooming]

Are you a fat boy?

[@kermitfrog3789]

i took a bite out of pure ceramic and it did not taste like anything but my mouth was like weirdly sandy for 10 minutes i would imagine this is the same (i work in a ceramic factory :P)

[@antislutful]

People like these makes me regret ever going to college. It's not an easy job, I know, but if I chose to be a Potter or some sort of an artisan, the time spent finishing a four year degree would have given me skills to earn a stable living. It's so nice to see that there are still people who do things by hand despite the technology

[@FirstLast-gk6lg]

i got a 4 year degree in ceramics. there are no jobs in it. this guy is not a "master" ceramic artist, he runs a factory. he doesnt throw his clay and likely doesnt make it himself either, he slab rolls then uses a dye. my ceramic professor would spit in my face if i told them I cut a plate out of a slab then used a machine to shape it.

[@espio23ify]

@@FirstLast-gk6lg I definitely believe that you hold a 4 year degree in ceramics after reading that comment.

[@MHWGamer]

@@FirstLast-gk6lg "i got a 4 year degree in ceramics. there are no jobs in it" really?? who could have guessed that??

[@robertlembo]

This reminds me so much of my high school ceramics class, so many memories

[@urias134]

It is incredible the dedication you put in making those unique plate ware. Thank you for sharing!

[@ivan.457]

Gorgeous art. I want this for my kitchen so bad!!!

[@RubbinRobbin]

I had a class like this in high school, unfortunately the rejects would also be in my class and would ruin the experience. I wish kids weren’t forced to go to school if they didn’t want to just so the ones that do can focus more.

[@ax2k860]

But a lot of kids "dont want to go to school" but its just them being kids and they would regret it in the future.

[@dipishashrestha6916]

On point

[@WTFNameRage]

He is so proud of his work. I love it!

[@daffnikharkongor6622]

Okay so I really wanna do this. It seems so delicate and beautiful, like can you imagine ?? This is so calm and beautiful. I wanna be this calm. This simple but delicate too.

[@booboodadfool8015]

This is so cool. I often imagine designing a restaurant. I really like kintsugi pottery as an aesthetic.

[@Peraou]

The only issue is you need to use real urushi lacquer and actual gold in order for the item to be food safe afterward, and doing it this traditional way is a painstaking art form in itself. (not to mention incredibly expensive).

[@NIN8898]

@@Peraou actually they make versions that use gold mica powder and are still food safe. As a potter myself I use the urushi resin (which is fairly inexpensive) and the mica powder which comes in a kit from japan. Its a good balance of the look with a smaller price tag. The real gold kits aren't as expensive as you would think though. But, for restaurant ware it is definitely not a good option. Its really for fine china and heirloom items. Not so much large functional pieces to be used daily.

[@Peraou]

Zakiah Bonnerwith I am also a potter and very familiar with classical Kintsugi/Kintsukuroi, and while using proper Japanese urushi laquer is correct, almost all gold mica (imitation gold) powders are not food-safe. If you happened to find one that is the exception and is actually certified for culinary use then that is quite a find. However outside of having a formally certified food-grade mica powder, usually the only way to guarantee both extreme longevity/and durability of the repair as well as its food safety (as pure gold is easily digestible by humans, and has been consumed in beverages since at least Tudor times), it is more advisable in my opinion to use real gold powders. Also, in my opinion pieces finished with real gold powder have a much more appealing aesthetic upon completion. However if you do not need the item to be food-safe, and do not want to/ can not spend on a traditional Japanese urushi/gold kit (they are usually at least $100 or so), one can also perform the repair with ceramic glue and a high quality art store mica powder.

[@NIN8898]

@@Peraou I'm not sure where you look but food safe gold mica powder is very easy to find at least in my location. When I worked in the food industry we would use the edible gold mica to rub on the surface of chocolates to color them. Also a quick google search will show you that confectionery gold mica is readily available. My pottery supply sells repair resin for broken pottery that is food safe. I'm sure if someone wanted you could do some tests even with that and the gold mica in varying quantities to see if they would work together. But again, I use the kit shipped from Japan with much success and while it is not identical to the beauty of real gold, it is also very attractive and provides a way for me to offer customers a cheaper alternative to the real gold kintsugi.

[@ktt1977]

Fascinating, it's good to see stuff still made in the U.S.

[@hardlygospel374]

Thank god for the democrats, which this entire company is. Xo

[@hectorespinosa6599]

Truly an art. I admire your passion for doing them

[@a_bar8579]

A person so genius that he made the process of making pottery automatic. This is, of course, an industry that only geniuses can master.