Do it yourself - Reliable Materials and Purchase Sources
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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
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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
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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
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B) 2-Part Epoxies & Cements For Ceramic, Glass, Stone
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**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.
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Fast Cure ClearWeld Epoxy: ClearWel is a quick setting, multipurpose two part epoxy that provides a strong and lasting bond on most surfaces including tile, most plastics, ceramic, glass, wood and metal.
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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)
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Gilding Adhesives
Oil size, water based size, hide glues, rabbit skin and gelatin glue sizes.
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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)
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C) Epoxy, Adhesives, Fillers and Casting materials
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**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.
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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.
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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.
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**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.
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Mold Putty
Knead-a-Mold is two-part, platinum cured silicone mold making system that is safe and so easy to use. It works beautifully with resins, plaster , low melt metals and wax.
Where to Purchase
Where to purchase - UK
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Casting Resin
Model-Pro is a two component polyurethane casting resin which exhibits good impact resistance and strength. It has a low viscosity making it extremely easy to mix. Model-Pro contains zero solvents making it virtually odorless and user friendly..
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Epoxy Consolidator, Two-Part (PC-Rot Terminator Epoxy)
Designed to stabilize brittle, porous materials like plaster, papier-mâché, and rotting wood, this low-viscosity epoxy penetrates deeply, filling and sealing voids. It cures into a hard, durable structure, providing a strong foundation for restoration with high mechanical integrity.Work Time: 60 minutes at room temperature. Full Cure: 24 hours
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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
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Rubber Latex / Wax Resist
Water base rubber latex used to shield areas from air brush painting
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D) Coloring Paints and Pigment
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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
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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
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Gold Leaf
Where to Purchase Gold Leaf (USA)
Where to Purchase Gold Leaf (Europe)
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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
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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.
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E) Cold Glazes and Kintsugi
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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How to use
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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
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F) Tools and Misc. |
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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.
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Where to Purchase - UK
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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
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Traditional and modern Kintsugi supplies sources including tools, materials and Kintsugi repair kits
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Recommended compressor - California Air Tools. Reliable and quite with various size options to fit your requirements
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Recommended Airbrush Sprayer Accessories - Paasche Airbrush. Reliable and simple to clean and use.
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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.
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Oxy-Acetylene portable brazing kit
Where to get Oxy-Acetylene portable brazing kit
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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
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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.
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Blazer GB4001 Stingray Butane Torch
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Dremel Diamond Disc
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Dremel 4000 Corded Rotary Tool
Dremel EZ412SA EZ Lock 120 and 60 Grit
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Dremel EZ402 EZ Lock Mandrel and sanding drum
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Klutzy Tungsten Sculpting Burrs:
These tools are fast-cutting and long lasting, designed to work easily and efficiently where other conventional tools fail
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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
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Dental Supplies and Tools
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Stainless Steel 4pc Spatula Wax Carver Ceramic Pottery Double Ended Tool Set:
These tools are used to apply the filler (e.g., PC-11).
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X-acto knifes and blades
We mostly use X-Acto #11
and X-Acto #17
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Copper & Other Metals Pegs
Suppliers of metal blanks
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G) Display Products |
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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
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Sculpting Supplies
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