The Art of Kintsugi

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Kyoko, the professional "Kintsugi" artist who lives in Kamakura, Japan is going to demonstrate her Kintsugi technique live on this KZbin channel. She is an accomplished Kintsugi artist and has held her solo exhibition in California, U.S.A in 2015. She has successfully repaired ceramics that belong to the Olympics medalists and celebrities. She has also been invited to demonstrate her Kintsugi technique in other countries outside of Japan.
What is Kintsugi?
Kintsugi is a unique Japanese cultural tradition of repairing broken ceramics using urushi lacquer and gold for decoration. The history of Kintsugi dates back to around 15th century. It is not just a technique for repairing ceramics but it embodies the spirit of Japanese people - taking good care of things that they own, their sense of value and their sense of beauty. Kintsugi has been highly regarded as an art form in the world. It is said that people cherished the repaired ceramics even more with the unique golden features that often looked like living things or nature.
Step 1: Glue the broken pieces
Step 2: Repair the small cracks and holes with rust lacquer
Step 3: Polish the hardened rust lacquer
Step 4: Paint with black lacquer to solidify the repaired parts
Step 5: Paint with red lacquer
Final step: Brush with gold
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[@charlie-obrien]

Very beautiful and delicate crafting. The spirit of Kintsugi becomes even more apparent when we are allowed to see the meticulous and patient work. I am grateful for the art you have shared.

[@MelliaBoomBot]

I feel like Ive stumbled across the job I always should have had.

[@tonanmoahawke5562]

Beautiful work ,beautiful hands

[@ShayniBC]

Could this same process be used on stone or gemstones instead of ceramics?

[@evgeneiababkova5723]

Simple amazing.

[@kintsugijapanlivestreaming8247]

Thank you!

[@chancellorleavitt2729]

Beautiful

[@kintsugijapanlivestreaming8247]

Thanks!

[@lorenroot7667]

what do you mix to create the Rust Lacquer?

[@kintsugijapanlivestreaming8247]

I mix the Tonoko powder and water and the Urushi.

[@salaheddineaitbalkacem1450]

are the materials available to buy online?

[@kintsugijapanlivestreaming8247]

Yes.

[@salaheddineaitbalkacem1450]

Please link if possible. 💙

[@margaritamateo6578]

Puede decirnos los materiales? Gracias

[@kintsugijapanlivestreaming8247]

Utilizo principalmente Urushi laca.

[@tiffanywang9060]

What did you mix to create the second mixture you made? The one that filled in the larger missing gaps?

[@kintsugijapanlivestreaming8247]

I mix Tonoko and water and Urushi . Tonoko is a polishing powder from polishing stone.

[@nadiapriestley2396]

@@kintsugijapanlivestreaming8247 this is so beautiful to watch! I am wondering why you use wheat flour in the initial bonding, and tonoko in the second step to reinforce and fill cracks/chips. Why do you need both mixtures? What different properties do each bring?

[@florencefauchoix3079]

you clean just with a soft paper?

[@kintsugijapanlivestreaming8247]

I use a silk ball.

[@kintsugijapanlivestreaming8247]

I use a tissue with turpentine oil to clean.

[@squirlmy]

@@kintsugijapanlivestreaming8247 yes, it was unclear if florence meant cleaning during the making, or for afterwards. The turpentine oil is for cleaning after the process is complete, I assume. The silk ball, for cleaning as you complete the Kitsugi process.

[@jackshao126]

I kinda preferred the look when it was black