There are several ways to recreate a missing part, and the videos below will demonstrate various techniques using clay, resin, or a combination of both. In Section B, we will explore the process through a series of step-by-step photo illustrations, focusing on using clay for reconstruction—an ideal method if you have access to a kiln
SECTION A
Making Missing Pottery Bowl Missing Section
How to accurately sculpt and place a missing segment using resin casting. Click picture for lesson details
Adding a Missing Vase Base Section
How to sculpt a missing segment on a broken vessel or sculpture by taking impression and casting resin epoxy.
Recreating a Missing Sculpture/Vase Hand
In this abbreviated video lesson, you will see the process of reconstructing and restoring a missing hand on a sculpture or vase.
Recreating a Missing Sculpture Foot
In this vedio lesson, you will learn the step-by-step process of reconstructing and restoring a missing foot on a ceramic Nativity sculpture.
Missing Cup Handle Added With Gold Kintsugi
The restoration involved taking an impression of a similar handle, casting a duplicate in resin, and securely mounting it with metal pegs to ensure mechanical integrity. Finally, the 23.5K gold Kintsugi process was applied, honoring the mug’s history.
Sculpting a Handle: Clay, Resin, and Kintsugi Finish
A broken cup with sentimental value and missing a large handle segment was restored using 23.5K gold Kintsugi art. This tutorial is focused on making a handle using clay without the need to fire it in a kiln. Turn the speaker on if you need to hear explanations.
SECTION B
This sculpture arrived broken with several missing pieces, particularly the center part of the flower. The missing top flower piece was made out of clay using the same technique dentists use when capping a tooth. The clay was then fired, cemented, filled in, sanded, polished, and painted using an airbrush. Other missing pieces were made in the same manner.
