Iād be very wary of any DIY epoxy or resin based kits. Theres a lot that can go wrong, from the user mixing the wrong proportions or not fully curing the epoxy, and kits that donāt clearly explain.
But hereās a video on the stuff usually available on the market.
Cheers. I have a lovely little bowl that I've got taped up right now, I was thinking about ordering one of the kids because getting the traditional material doesn't seem likely. Thanks for the link!
My mom broke a plate I decorated (one of those ceramic diy event stores where they kiln fire for you after you paint it). She was so upset thinking she ruined something I loved. I was a tiny bit sad about the plate but incredibly sad she felt so bad. I assured her it was ok, but she couldnāt let it go until she glued it back together and framed it with a picture of us from when I was little. NOW I love it, because she made it special to me.
All this to say, I wholeheartedly agree that repairing the item so it can be repurposed is absolutely the way to go. It becomes a new treasured item that is a physical reminder of the love someone has for you.
And kintsugi pieces are only food safe if gold or silver is used and then urushi lacquer is applied and allowed to fully cure. A lot of kintsugi pieces are not food safe.
Itās an important note to include for someone looking to repair or replace a mug that intended for use. Donāt want OP to waste their time and money.
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u/Lef_RSA 3h ago
Now you have a chance to learn this technique: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kintsugi