Pottery made to order | repair and restoration studio in Southern Delaware

Ceramic resttoration - painting the repaired areas

Where to find Repair Supplies

We offer professional ceramic and sculpture repair services for individuals, collectors, antique shops and museums. The items listed below are a partial list of the core materials and tools one can use from home with decent quality without requiring an oven, a vacuum chamber, a kiln, etc.


pottery, ceramic or sculpture repair Repair pottery, ceramic or sculpture glue pottery, ceramic or china
Click to see step-by-step lesson

Important note: The materials listed below are a subset of what we use in our lab that do not require specialized equipment, instrumentation, safe set-up, and a long training period. Therefore, in most cases, the outcome of your work may be sufficient for your needs, but you should not expect perfect results.

Do it yourself - Reliable Materials and Purchase Sources

We Do not sell supplies - Just trying to help with what is needed and where to get it

IMPORTANT: Ceramic restoration materials are not food-safe, liquid or heat proof (over 190 degrees F) and repaired items should not be used on cooking or food serving ware more...


A) Cleaning, Old Cement Removal & Surface Preparation


Glaze thinner anc acrylic cleaning

PT146 thinner is specifically designed for ColdGlaze Pro 2, solvent based for cleaning acrylic paints, Ultimate Golds & Silver Sylmasta products.

Where to Purchase - USA

Where to Purchase - UK



Surface cleaning: Acetone or Lacquer thinner do a good job cleaning surfaces before applying cements, coloring or cold glazing. Do not use alcohol less than 91% for surface cleaning as it leaves oily deposits! Can be purchased in any hardware store

91% Isopropyl Alcohol

91% Isopropyl Alcohol: Better option health wise cleaning surfaces before applying cements, coloring or cold glazing. Do not use alcohol less than 91% for surface cleaning as it leaves oily deposits! Can be purchased in any pharmacy


B) 2-Part Epoxies & Cements For Ceramic, Glass, Stone

More technical information about Loctite epoxy More technical information about Loctite epoxy

**Recommended**

Fast Cure PC-Clear Epoxy: 4-6 minutes work time and 1 hour cure time. Strong bond. PC-Clear is formulated to remain clear during and after its curing time. It is very durable and flexible. It comes in 1 or 16 Oz. sizes.

Step by step repair tutorial
using PC Clear Epoxy.

Where to Purchase


What glue to use for ceramic repair

Slower Cure Clear Epoxy: This is a standard rapid setting epoxy that is very popular in England. Araldite Rapid initially cures in 5-10 minutes, but gains in strength overnight. ($15)

More Details & where to purchase


Clear Epoxy for China restoration

Higher strength, clarity and quality clear epoxy. UHU clear epoxy family are 2-component epoxy adhesives for heavy-duty applications. The bond strength can be increased by curing at a higher temperature. It will set with a very hard surface finish, with high resistance to impact, ageing and moisture. Cures in 2-6 hours ($14)


HXTAL NYL-1:  A crystal clear, non-yellowing epoxy adhesive formulated to perfectly match the index of refraction of most glass

HXTAL NYL-1: A crystal clear, non-yellowing epoxy adhesive formulated to perfectly match the index of refraction of most glass. It can be tinted to match the coloring of porcelain and ceramics as well.

How to Use HXTAL NYL-1

Where to Purchase

Where to purchase - UK

HXTAL NYL-1:  A crystal clear, non-yellowing epoxy adhesive formulated to perfectly match the index of refraction of most glass

Gilding Adhesives

Oil size, water based size, hide glues, rabbit skin and gelatin glue sizes.

Where to Purchase


C) Epoxy, Adhesives, Fillers and Casting materials


Where to buy PC-11 epoxy Where to buy PC-11 epoxy

**Recommended**

White Slow Cure Epoxy Filler: PC-11 is off-white and slow cure time and sandable / drillable filler epoxy. Powder color pigments can be mixed in for closer color match to the repaired ceramic. Slow cure time set in 30-40 minutes and fully cures in 10-12 hours. It comes in 1 or 16 Oz. sizes.

Step by step repair tutorial using PC-11 fine filler.

Where to buy PC-7 epoxy filler - black

Dark Grey Slow Cure Epoxy Filler for maximum bonding power of tremendous strength. PC-7 formulation provides extended working time, set in 60 minutes and fully cured in 24 hours. PC 7 is sandable / drillable filler epoxy with great bonding power.

Where to purchase heat resist epoxy?

PC-Fahrenheit is a hand moldable putty epoxy designed for increased temperatures. Temperatures extremes of 350°F (176°C) to 500°F (260°C). PC- Fahrenheit sets in 8 minutes to a dark grey color. A full cure is reached in 60 minutes.

Where to purchase pc-Super epoxy filler?

**Recommended**

PC-Super Epoxy (1 Oz.) is a non drip translucent paste epoxy with unlimited uses in sealing, and as a filler for most materials. It has a viscosity similar to Vaseline making overhead and side work easy without drip or sagging. It is with slow cure time and sandable / drillable. It cures in 3-5 hours.

See a step by step repair using PC-Super Epoxy filler.


Where to find mold making supplies - mold putty

Mold Putty

Mold putty is the best product for making quick simple flexible rubber molds for resin, plaster, polymer clay and other pourable setting materials

Where to Purchase

Where to purchase - UK


Where to buy casting resin?

Casting Resin

two-part liquid urethane casting systems designed for use by sculptors. A wide a variety of fillers can be incorporated into this casting resins such as, metal powders, micas, pigments, non-water based dyes, marble dust, micro balloons, and solid glass spheres.

Where to Purchase 1

Where to Purchase 2


Where to find water clear casting resin

Water Clear Casting Resin

Rigid clear casting that is commonly used for lenses, encapsulations, and water reproductions.

Where to Purchase

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B72 Parlaoid consolidator

B72 Parlaoid is an acrylic resin pellets used as a consolidant, strong adhesive when mixed with a solvent (e.g. acetone). Solutions can be mixed to the desired consistency creating a strong glue used to bond friable, crumbly or soft and fragile structures (e.g., plaster, fossils).

Where to purchase
Can also be purchased at Etsy


Water base rubber latex used to shield areas from air brush painting

Rubber Latex / Wax Resist

Water base rubber latex used to shield areas from air brush painting

Where to Purchase


D) Coloring Paints and Pigment

where to buy mineral based pigments?

Powder pigments: Mineral pigments may be mixed directly into epoxy resin prior to mixing with hardener.

More Details

Where to Purchase


Where to purchase Matiss Acrylics

High Quality Acrylic Paints: Matisse Derivan Acrylics paints are high quality and can be used with the over coating and additives listed below. Where to Purchase

An all-purpose, premium quality acrylic paint Americana is water-based and non-toxic and has a matte finish that can be varnished to create various sheens. Highly pigmented. Excellent one coat coverage.

Purchase at Mister Art



Cold gold and silver glazes

BEST metallic Silver and Gold Paints: Ultimate Gold & Silver have been developed by Sylmasta to fulfill a void for high quality golds. These golds and silvers are compatible with other Sylmasta products. They can be mixed with the dry pigments as well as the solvent-based acrylics.

Where to Purchase, USA

Where to Purchase - UK


Where to find Gold Leaf

Gold Leaf

Where to Purchase Gold Leaf (USA)

Where to Purchase Gold Leaf (Europe)




Where to purchase gold fine powder for Kintsugi

Gold powder for Kintsugi

Extremely fine powders available in 12, 18, 22, 23 and 23.5 karats.

Where to Purchase Gold Fine Powder (USA)

Where to Purchase Gold Fine Powder (Europe) 1

Where to Purchase Gold Fine Powder (Europe) 2

Where to purchase acrylic additives

Acrylic Additives: Liquitex Fluid Mediums are designed to be mixed with acrylic paints or be applied over for the right sheen, protection, durability and texture.

More details | where to purchase


E) Cold Glazes and Kintsugi

Gold glaze / China Glaze

High End Cold Glaze Pro 2 - ColdGlaze is a 2 Part Epoxy System we at Lakeside Pottery use the most. ColdGlaze system has been specially developed for the re-glazing of repairs on china, ceramics porcelains etc. It cures to a tough; almost glass hard finish, which has excellent clear characteristics.

Where to Purchase - USA

Where to Purchase - UK

matting Agent Powder

Matting Agent S532 - This is a matting agent for ColdGlaze Pro 2 & ChinaGlaze. For a matte finish, simply mix Sylmasta Matting Agent S532 with the Coldglaze PRO 2 or ChinaGlaze to achieve desired finish.

Where to purchase - USA

Where to Purchase - UK

Where to buy One-part Urethane Cold Glaze for ceramic and china repair

Liquitex Varnish -waterbase Liquitex which comes with four options: Gloss Varnish, High Gloss Varnish, Matte Varnish, and Satin Varnish. Works well but not recommended for professional repairs.

Where to purchase

Golden Porcelain Restoration Glaze usage instructions and product spec

Golden Porcelain Restoration Glaze is water-based, fast-drying, to a hard tack-free sandable surface. It can be brushed or sprayed in multiple layers. Needs thinning for spraying applications. Gloss or Matte finishes are available.

Where to purchase

How to use

Where to purchase Kintsugi supplies - Traditional and Modern

Traditional and Modern Kintsugi Supplies (using urushi lacquer and powdered gold), and sources for supplies for Kintsugi repairs using modern materials.

Where to purchase Traditional and Modern Kintsugi supplies


F) Tools and Misc.


Micro-Mesh products enhance the performance, life and appearance of materials and products. These "cushioned", long lasting fine abrasives provide the ultimate finishes "sanding" results.

Where to purchase - US

Where to Purchase - UK

220 and 400 Grit Silicon Carbide Wet & Dry Sanding Sheets

220 and 400 Grit Silicon Carbide Wet & Dry Sanding Sheets

Where to purchase

Resin / PVC pellets. Search web under "Resin pellets" and purchase from Ebay or Etsy. The sharp edges type (as shown above) work better than the totally round pellets

Traditional and modern Kintsugi supplies sources

Traditional and modern Kintsugi supplies sources including tools, materials and Kintsugi repair kits

Where to purchase

Recommended compressor - California Air Tools

Recommended compressor - California Air Tools. Reliable and quite with various size options to fit your requirements

Where to purchase


Recommended Airbrush Sprayer Accessories -  Paasche Airbrush

Recommended Airbrush Sprayer Accessories - Paasche Airbrush. Reliable and simple to clean and use.

Where to purchase

Where to purchase Map brushes for gilding

Map brushes for gilding

Mops are most often used to dust skewings from gilded surfaces. Mop brushes are available in squirrel hair, black goat and ox hair. Choose from a wide variety of sizes and shapes.

Where to purchase

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Oxy-Acetylene portable brazing kit

Oxy-Acetylene portable brazing kit

Where to get Oxy-Acetylene portable brazing kit

Flux Coated Brazing Alloy Brazing Wire

Flux Coated Brazing Alloy Wire; BAg-5, 1/16 Inch x 18 Inch, 4 oz. - 9 Stick Tube, 30% Copper, 25% Zinc, 45% Silver Alloy

Where to get brazing rod

Where to purchase Electric Wax Warmer

Electric Dual Wax Warmer

Available at Amazon

We use the dual wax warmer for the PC-11 Epoxy and the single wax warmer for the mending epoxy.

Where to purchase Blazer GB4001 Stingray Butane Torch

Blazer GB4001 Stingray Butane Torch

Where to purchase

Where to purchase Dremel tools and accessories

Dremel Diamond Disc

Where to purchase

Where to purchase Dremel tools and accessories

Dremel 4000 Corded Rotary Tool

Where to purchase Dremel tools and accessories

Dremel EZ412SA EZ Lock 120 and 60 Grit

Where to purchase


Where to purchase Dremel tools and accessories

Dremel 511E Silicon Carbide Buffing Wheel EZ fit

Where to purchase


Where to purchase Dremel tools and accessories Where to purchase Dremel tools and accessories

Dremel EZ402 EZ Lock Mandrel and sanding drum

Where to find sculpting diamond burrs

Diamond Carving Burrs: Quality Lapidary Products

Where to purchase

Where to buy Kutzall Tungdton sculpting burs

Klutzy Tungsten Sculpting Burrs:
These tools are fast-cutting and long lasting, designed to work easily and efficiently where other conventional tools fail



Where to buy ProTouch Micro Paint Brush

Portico Micro Paint Brush:
Place or remove the smallest drops of paint with nominating, non-absorbing fibers. Exact positioning even in the hardest to reach locations.

Where to purchase Or here


Where to find sculpting diamond burrs

Dental Supplies and Tools

Where to Purchase

Where to buy Kutzall Tungdton sculpting burs

Stainless Steel 4pc Spatula Wax Carver Ceramic Pottery Double Ended Tool Set:

These tools are used to apply the filler (e.g., PC-11).

Where to Purchase

Where to buy X-acto knife and blades

X-acto knifes and blades

We mostly use X-Acto #11
and X-Acto #17

Where to Purchase




G) Display Products

Custom Sculpture Bases. Pedestals. Woodworking and Artifacts

Sculpture and statue bases: The Base Shop offer sculpture bases and pedestals. You may choose custom made or available stock. Stone or wood.

Purchase sculpture bases

Pedestals & Display cases including custome made

Pedestals & display cases: Specialize in pedestals, custom displays merchandising components for museums, galleries and home.

Video of our last order

Purchase pedestals at Pedestal Source & Xylem Design

Acrylic display products

Acrylic display products: Display vitrines, display risers, acrylic easels, acrylic plate holders

Purchase acrylic displays

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