Coaster created with kintsugi technique
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Kintsugi is an ancient Japanese technique for repairing broken porcelain. Instead of trying to hide the damage, you highlight it – celebrating the beauty of the imperfect. We have simplified this method slightly. The pieces are pieced together with glue and decorated with a gold-coloured marker.
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Arrange the porcelain pieces together – the only requirement is patience. Use hair foil as a base.
Arrange the porcelain pieces together – the only requirement is patience. Use hair foil as a base.2 
Mix the glue 1:1 in a small bowl.
Mix the glue 1:1 in a small bowl.3 
Wearing gloves, glue the porcelain pieces together.
Wearing gloves, glue the porcelain pieces together.4 
Once all pieces are glued together, allow to dry for 60-80 min.
Once all pieces are glued together, allow to dry for 60-80 min.5 
Once the glue has dried, fill the gaps between the pieces completely with glue. Use the narrow scraper for this.
Once the glue has dried, fill the gaps between the pieces completely with glue. Use the narrow scraper for this.6 
Scrape off any excess glue with a penknife or razor blade.
Scrape off any excess glue with a penknife or razor blade.7 
Apply a layer of glue to all edges.
Apply a layer of glue to all edges.8 
Allow the glue to dry for approx. 60-80 min. Check to make there is no glue residue on the porcelain.
Allow the glue to dry for approx. 60-80 min. Check to make there is no glue residue on the porcelain.9 
Use a gold marker to colour all the gaps as well as the glue on the outside edges.
Use a gold marker to colour all the gaps as well as the glue on the outside edges.10 
Clean the tool in warm water using a sponge. The glue hardens after 40-60 minutes, after which it is waterproof.
Clean the tool in warm water using a sponge. The glue hardens after 40-60 minutes, after which it is waterproof.Free Step-by-Step Guide
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