Kintsugi Repair DIY -Complete English subtitles!

A step-by-step instructional video on how to repair a broken china using our Kintsugi Repair Kit which is available at the following URLs.
www.amazon.com/dp/B00H87UH1U
www.ebay.com/itm/111290648335
www.etsy.com/jp/listing/19701...
MUSIC by Akihito Obama on Shakuhachi.

[@rosem2378]

Watching this was so relaxing! I actually had to restart this video a couple of times because I kept falling asleep.

[@helenlowe1722]

Me too - it was so soothing watching how carefully the lady in the video worked, and the music was stunning. A beautiful art., I loved watching. many thanks for this video .

[@beyondthis7]

Great music, an awesome sound track for this display. I found Kintsugi as an option for my mother's broken china pieces after I had already discarded many broken pieces, with sorrow. Had I known of this option, I would have attempted to save many, however I did retain one for repair, and will use this method. Thank you for enlightening me to the possibility of seeing this one remaining broken piece redeemed.

[@urushicentral7663]

This is a Shakuhachi(Japanese bamboo flute) improvisation piece performed by a talented Shakuhachi player, Akihito Obama. Glad you like it!

[@richardsmith1290]

When my mother moved to America, her Mother who lived to be 104 gave her a little Kyusu. My Mom now in her late 80's gave me this Kyusu, which I treasure and use everyday, but I feel so anxious that I will break it! hahaha, Kintsugi gives me mental relief!

[@urushicentral7663]

Traditionally it is totally safe if you use the genuine gold powder for the repair. It is not considered a 100% "food safe" in case you use the faux metallic powders. HAPPY 2016!!

[@lottepetotje]

This was very helpful to see indeed, thank you very much! I am now better prepared for my next Kintsugi Repair! My first time was a little messy, I got my gloves all dirty because I had too many small pieces and that made it tricky to work precisely! Nevertheless the result looks very beautiful! So thank you, I am never throwing away a broken cup again!

[@urushicentral7663]

Charlotte B Thank you Charlotte! Do share your project photos with others for your next trial!!

[@urushicentral7663]

Many thanks, Phil. Good luck on your next KIntsugi project!

[@josephmobley1695]

Thank you for preparing the video. This was very helpful!!

[@urushicentral7663]

Thanks a lot for your nice feedback!

[@Creecher4]

I used this kit and after the second week in the moro I noticed my repair looks wrinkly or rough. Did I do something wrong? The red urushiol was smooth before and after application of the pearl gold and silver powder (different items) but now the surface is different.

[@tr1641]

Can you use the products after the repair. I.e. is it safe to drink from the tea cup? Or is it toxic?

[@Wallander09]

My question: Is this beautiful China stil to be used or is it pure art?

[@laureenmoyer]

Can the technique be used to repair glassware?

[@camillewatson8376]

I love this! Great video. Wondering what music was playing?

[@plantmadre.7]

beautiful work 👏👏👏 along with beautiful music 🎶

[@DYP1]

Hello Urushi Central and thanks for this great video! I just have a question: what if I keep using a cup for tea after reparing it this way? With time, will the hot boiling water deteriorate the joints?

[@urushicentral7663]

Hi, urushi lacquer is heatproof up to 120 Celsius.(248 F) Water's boiling point is approx.100 C(212 F) so it should be OK:)

[@lizaboosh9135]

Would this process be okay in repairing stones? I have a malachite stone that is cracked and chipped and I thought this would be a great way to repair it.

[@urushicentral7663]

Hello, Cannot say from the experience as we've never tried before... It should work and it's worth a try! If anyone has any experiences and knows the adhesiveness of Urushi and stones, please share with us!

[@Ahmando]

Wonderfull video. How do you clean the brushes?

[@alanp741]

Good question

[@urushicentral7663]

Hi, you can wash with turpentine oil. Or ethanol for disinfection is okay, if turpentine oil is unavailable.

[@morfeusdesign]

Konichwa! Question from Mexico, after repair the object, could I still using it for eat purpose ? I read in wikipedia that urushi is a toxic resin.

[@mejirojapan108]

Hi! Some people get a rash from Urushi, poison ivy, or poison oak. This rash is caused by an oil found in the plants which is called the urushiol. This is no longer a problem once the urushi lacquer dries "completely." That is how, we, Japanese use URUSHIWARE daily without getting rashes. Thanks!

[@marciamt2688]

Does the set come with real gold and silver, OR faux?

[@urushicentral7663]

Hi! There are kits with real gold or faux gold. Price varies. Here are the links to amazon.com: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H87UH1U www.amazon.com/dp/B00OXMV4CO

[@hcn6708]

Can it handle heat?

[@urushicentral7663]

Hi, urushi lacquer is heatproof up to 120 Celsius.(248 F) Just avoid the direct heat!