lieuz
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And now, some nice photogenic shots.
This was a nice little project and my second porcelain pot repair.
This was a nice little project and my second porcelain pot repair.
Kintsugi Pot Repair
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JudyB
Queen of the Nuts
I love this sooooo much. I have a pot that is under a tree currently that needs this very thing!
lieuz
Chumono
Here is another project with another broken foot. This is a Bushuan pot with a broken foot. I added some holes so I could add some reinforcement in to adhere the repair into place. I generally do this for patching large areas, especially the feet.
The vitrified clay body itself is quite soft tbh. Drilling these holes into the structure was pretty easy. I noticed on the other feet, the structure of the foot isn't completely flat, there's a raised ridge in the middle of the foot and this lends itself to having some room to apply a little bit of reinforcement.
The vitrified clay body itself is quite soft tbh. Drilling these holes into the structure was pretty easy. I noticed on the other feet, the structure of the foot isn't completely flat, there's a raised ridge in the middle of the foot and this lends itself to having some room to apply a little bit of reinforcement.
lieuz
Chumono
Here's the repaired foot, it took me a little bit to realize there is that ridge. There is a piece of wire that runs in those drilled holes. Skinny wire, but it anchors the foot well. I'll be applying polishing urushi to fill in all the small holes.
Notice that small ridge in the middle. Very very subtle but definitely missed when the composite was shaped. I came back and added that ridge with the sabi urushi which is the filling material consistency. You can see the two tones, the lighter material is the material that has the wood fibers in it, that's the composite. Then the darker material is just urushi with the tonoko (clay fines). See the parts that's missing surface, the sabi urushi fills in very nicely.
Notice that small ridge in the middle. Very very subtle but definitely missed when the composite was shaped. I came back and added that ridge with the sabi urushi which is the filling material consistency. You can see the two tones, the lighter material is the material that has the wood fibers in it, that's the composite. Then the darker material is just urushi with the tonoko (clay fines). See the parts that's missing surface, the sabi urushi fills in very nicely.
lieuz
Chumono
Another small chipped project is this beautiful beautiful Benda pot. Man, I love this pot.
A friend noticed a chip in the lip and asked if I could repair it and I was just absolutely thrilled to. To hold this pot in my hands was just BLISS.
So one of the things I need to look out for is to recreate the edges. The curved vertical edge leads up the lip which in itself comes to a cornered tip. Then the top lip has a small little ridge that runs the perimeter of the entire pot lip. It's small but it has a lot to consider.
A friend noticed a chip in the lip and asked if I could repair it and I was just absolutely thrilled to. To hold this pot in my hands was just BLISS.
So one of the things I need to look out for is to recreate the edges. The curved vertical edge leads up the lip which in itself comes to a cornered tip. Then the top lip has a small little ridge that runs the perimeter of the entire pot lip. It's small but it has a lot to consider.
lieuz
Chumono
Here is where I filled the chip area by shaping the structure with kokuso urushi which is the composite material. Then I shaped it down roughly and then came back with sabi urushi which is the filling material to fill and shape the rest of the edging.
Note the filled-in AREA, this is honestly invisible to the touch, it may feel tacky because of the material. The finger does stop when touching it because of the slightly tacky feel.
In this image you can clearly see the shaped corner where the curved edges all meet at a corner point. This took a few passes to get right. I'm very very pleased because it looks very clean and subtle. The curved lip also has a vertical edge, very subtle but it is there.
Here's that top lip I was mentioning. It's extremely subtle but it fits. The corner may be very sharp, I will have to tone that sharp corner down a bit.
I had a great time repairing this chipped Benda pot. Next step is to finish with polishing urushi to fill in all the small holes. I'll sand it again and reapply to get a flawless surface. Probably 2-3 more passes before I add the gilding.
Note the filled-in AREA, this is honestly invisible to the touch, it may feel tacky because of the material. The finger does stop when touching it because of the slightly tacky feel.
In this image you can clearly see the shaped corner where the curved edges all meet at a corner point. This took a few passes to get right. I'm very very pleased because it looks very clean and subtle. The curved lip also has a vertical edge, very subtle but it is there.
Here's that top lip I was mentioning. It's extremely subtle but it fits. The corner may be very sharp, I will have to tone that sharp corner down a bit.
I had a great time repairing this chipped Benda pot. Next step is to finish with polishing urushi to fill in all the small holes. I'll sand it again and reapply to get a flawless surface. Probably 2-3 more passes before I add the gilding.
lieuz
Chumono
I wanted to show the subtle feet of the Bushuan pot. Very very subtle ridge, totally missed that on the first shaping.
lieuz
Chumono
Applied the polishing urushi and sanded it down for another layer.
lieuz
Chumono
I gilded the Bushuan pot and it came out looking pretty fantastic. I'm quite pleased with how it turned out.
Wood
Chumono
This really fits the showiness of Bushuan
lieuz
Chumono
Finally, the Benda pot is repaired. I really enjoyed this repair. It's pretty stupid and simple, but you know what they say, simple is hard to get right. The chip couldn't have been more perfectly placed, exactly where there are so many edges, ridges, and curves.
Because the pot was so intricately beautiful with all of its curves and angles, I did a slow-motion light pass to showcase all of the features. It also shows the gilding a lot better than what a picture can show. Quite sensual
if I do say so myself.
Here are some pictures to showcase the details.
Word's can't tell you how much I love this pot. It's so mathematically portioned. Very symmetrical.
Different angles to show off the repair. Note the small bit past the ridge.
Close up to showcase the convergence of all the corners. Quite pleased with this.
Close-up of the top ridge to showcase the small edge. This is incredibly satisfying.
This pot will be cured a little bit longer and then will be returned back to its owner. He'll be pleased.
Because the pot was so intricately beautiful with all of its curves and angles, I did a slow-motion light pass to showcase all of the features. It also shows the gilding a lot better than what a picture can show. Quite sensual
if I do say so myself.Here are some pictures to showcase the details.
Word's can't tell you how much I love this pot. It's so mathematically portioned. Very symmetrical.
Different angles to show off the repair. Note the small bit past the ridge.
Close up to showcase the convergence of all the corners. Quite pleased with this.
Close-up of the top ridge to showcase the small edge. This is incredibly satisfying.
This pot will be cured a little bit longer and then will be returned back to its owner. He'll be pleased.
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JudyB
Queen of the Nuts
I just want to touch and hold this pot. Well done, it enhances the whole IMO.Finally, the Benda pot is repaired. I really enjoyed this repair. It's pretty stupid and simple, but you know what they say, simple is hard to get right. The chip couldn't have been more perfectly placed, exactly where there are so many edges, ridges, and curves.
Because the pot was so intricately beautiful with all of its curves and angles, I did a slow-motion light pass to showcase all of the features. It also shows the gilding a lot better than what a picture can show. Quite sensual
Here are some pictures to showcase the details.
Word's can't tell you how much I love this pot. It's so mathematically portioned. Very symmetrical.
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Different angles to show off the repair. Note the small bit past the ridge.
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Close up to showcase the convergence of all the corners. Quite pleased with this.
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Close-up of the top ridge to showcase the small edge. This is incredibly satisfying.
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This pot will be cured a little bit longer and then will be returned back to its owner. He'll be pleased.
LuZiKui
Shohin
This is one of my favorite threads on Bnut, love what you're doing.
Quick question, on a pot like the Benda, what's the general rule of thumb on the positioning of the repair when you repot? I'd absolutely have it in the front how you have the pot shown just below the video, but curious if that's the standard.
Quick question, on a pot like the Benda, what's the general rule of thumb on the positioning of the repair when you repot? I'd absolutely have it in the front how you have the pot shown just below the video, but curious if that's the standard.
lieuz
Chumono
Man, I love that!
I'd love for the pot to be mine haha; but, sadly it isn't. I'd say that if it were mine, I'd position it per the usual. I like a more sturdy look so no foot should be right in the middle. So in this case, the repair, it'll always be slightly off to the side, exactly like how the first picture shows it.
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