A Beginner's Guide to Kintsugi

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.

陶磁器の破損部分を漆によって接着し、金などの金属粉で装飾して修復する、金継ぎの手法を紹介する。本書では、金継ぎを自宅でする方法を、初心者向けに丁寧に解説します。本物の漆を用いた伝統的な手法から簡単でリーズナブルな方法までを紹介する充実した一冊です。