Japanese gold and ceramics; cant find this thread.

[Tengu]

I recall a thread on the art of repairing broken ceramics with goldwork.

I dont know what the term is so I cannot search!

Ive sorted out some gold gel pen and silly crocks from Dads Jumble colection...Time for ideas....

 

[Toddy]

It's called Kintsugi.

Is this the thread ?

Kintsugi

hi has anyone had any experience of trying to do a bit of kintsugi on broken pottery. I realize it’ll have to be a more modern version of the traditional Japanese way of doing it. So far I was thinking of clear 2 part epoxy resin mixed with gold mica powder. If anyone has some successful...

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[Tengu]

Yes, thats it. And there was me thinking `whats the japanese for `gold`?`

Kin, of course.

And Gin is silver.

Thanks Toddy