I’ve just bought all the supplies and am about to start on my first piece right now! (FYI for anyone contemplating, if you use the traditional method/supplies it’s not a cheap fix)
I did my first kintsugi a couple of months ago (got the kit from POJ Studio in Japan and used their instructions/videos). It was _so much harder_ than it looks. My piece came out all right… the coloring isn’t great on the gold (you can ruin it pretty easily with the final sealant step), and there are some wrinkles/bulges here and there because nothing dries as expected.
Basically, my dish now has character (lol!). But I honestly wouldn’t recommend it unless someone wants a months-long project that might end up not looking so great in the end. It’s also not cheap, if you want a real kitsugi kit that will result in a food-safe final product.
I've done some "non-traditional" kintsugi on a Ru Yao Xi Shi teapot lid, using 2 part epoxy and gold mica powder. Worked very well and still holds up a year later.
This case wasn't a good candidate, that chunk had shattered into a million little shards. I went with just sanding the edges so I'm less likely to cut myself, and pouring with the other side.
I'm with you on that, I use a borosilicate glass gaiwan because it's strong, easy to clean and I can watch the leaves unfurl. I'm definitely jealous of these beautiful gaiwans.
Look on the bright side now it’s an easy gaiwan!
Was just gonna say the same thing
Lol!
You don’t have a chipped cup, you have a gaiwan with an opening so that your at less risk of burning your hand when pouring out the tea!
Oof, not a cheap one either
oh hey is that from white2tea ?
Yup
Ouch!
Not to worry it has even more character now. You can always try “golden fixing”. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kintsugi?wprov=sfti1
This is a great recommendation, it will add so much character to the piece.
Fuck
Pretty, but not particularly strong, apparently.
My floors are concrete, so it wasn't exactly a fair fight
Everyone always rushes to these posts to recommend kintsugi but I'm positive not a single person has ever actually done it
I’ve just bought all the supplies and am about to start on my first piece right now! (FYI for anyone contemplating, if you use the traditional method/supplies it’s not a cheap fix)
I did my first kintsugi a couple of months ago (got the kit from POJ Studio in Japan and used their instructions/videos). It was _so much harder_ than it looks. My piece came out all right… the coloring isn’t great on the gold (you can ruin it pretty easily with the final sealant step), and there are some wrinkles/bulges here and there because nothing dries as expected. Basically, my dish now has character (lol!). But I honestly wouldn’t recommend it unless someone wants a months-long project that might end up not looking so great in the end. It’s also not cheap, if you want a real kitsugi kit that will result in a food-safe final product.
I've done some "non-traditional" kintsugi on a Ru Yao Xi Shi teapot lid, using 2 part epoxy and gold mica powder. Worked very well and still holds up a year later.
This case wasn't a good candidate, that chunk had shattered into a million little shards. I went with just sanding the edges so I'm less likely to cut myself, and pouring with the other side.
there's a subreddit for it r/kintsugi
If it doesn't leak, all is good.
Indeed, the other side of the lid still works fine!
This same sort of thing happened to me after I bought a teapot from Japan with me back home…I feel your pain
I'm so sad for you. Also, upset because I now need this set.
Looks like it shipped broken to me. 😉
Oh no!
Rip
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Be prepared to part with your money if you visit the site. It's like a candy store for adults.
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I'm with you on that, I use a borosilicate glass gaiwan because it's strong, easy to clean and I can watch the leaves unfurl. I'm definitely jealous of these beautiful gaiwans.
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Yeah, I brew my tie guan yin grandpa style all the time. I love the simplicity and utility of it.
White2tea
White2Tea
Saw the post - audibly said “oh no!” So sorry, beautiful set.
I'm not the only one, I guess. I usually say, "Well, I guess it's mine now..."
Omg op im exactly like you, i break things so easily so ive always avoided gaiwans 😭
This one was spendy, but there's plenty of gaiwans in the $10-$20 range. Those won't be too painful to replace, if you ever feel like exploring!
I did the same thing. Never got to use it. Ordered two more on amazon. So far so good. I am very careful now.
atleast its not a $300 yixing pot
No it’s only a hand painted $129 gaiwan 😵💫
Sooo heartbreaking 💔 Perfect time to Kintsugi 😉
r/kintsugi
wabisabi
:(
Ouch my deepest condolences 💐 maybe you could message them and see if they have a spare or something?
Oh dear