A Beginner's Guide to Kintsugi: The Japanese Art of Repairing Pottery and Glass
A Beginner's Guide to Kintsugi: The Japanese Art of Repairing Pottery and Glass
Hori, Michihiro
product information
Condition: New, UPC: 9784805316740, Publication Date: Fri, April 1, 2022, Type: Hardcover ,
join & start selling
description
by Book Riot**

Old, broken objects can become more beautiful than ever!

The thought of throwing away a cherished dish or mug can be heartbreaking. If you've ever wanted to repair a treasured piece rather than tossing it in the trash--but didn't know how--the traditional Japanese art of Kintsugi ("gold repair") offers the perfect solution!

A Beginner's Guide to Kintsugi teaches you the traditional Japanese techniques of pottery and glass repair based on the ancient Wabi Sabi idea that imperfections are beautiful, and visible repairs are part of the "life story" of an object.

Author Michihiro Hori provides simple, safe, and inexpensive methods that you can do at home using tools and materials that are readily available online. Hori guides you through the entire process--from assembling and mixing the materials to reconstructing replacements for hopelessly shattered shards.

With this book, you'll learn how to:

  • Reinforce cracks, rebuild shattered areas, and apply the time-honored staple technique
  • Fix broken handles so they are fully functional again
  • Safely work with lacquer and metallic powders to achieve beautiful, visible repairs
  • Work with a variety of repair materials from gold leaf to washi paper
  • Repair pottery and glass using traditional techniques for stunning results

As you take the time to prepare your materials and work closely with the pieces, you'll find yourself becoming attuned to the mindful philosophy at the heart of Kintsugi and the Wabi Sabi principle of appreciating old and imperfect objects. Most of all, the meditative process of Kintsugi will help you look at broken objects in a new way.
reviews

Be the first to write a review

member goods

No member items were found under this heading.

notems store

A Potter's Book

by Leach, Bernard

Hardcover /Hardcover

$26.25

Pottery Project

by Aiello, Elena

Paperback /Paperback

$5.24

listens & views

FROM THE TALL CORN COUNTRY

by 7-10 SPLITS

7-INCH SINGLE

out of stock

$11.25

WILD & WOOLLY

by RICHMOND,BILL

COMPACT DISC

out of stock

$15.75

PAXPORT / VARIOUS

by PAXPORT / VARIOUS

COMPACT DISC

out of stock

$18.25

Return Policy

All sales are final

Shipping

No special shipping considerations available.
Shipping fees determined at checkout.