Chadrinkincat wrote: ↑Fri Jun 18, 2021 3:51 pmNice replacement lid. Now you just need to drop this pot on the ground so that you can get a few matching staples.
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Chadrinkincat wrote: ↑Fri Jun 18, 2021 3:51 pmNice replacement lid. Now you just need to drop this pot on the ground so that you can get a few matching staples.
@Bok
Maybe you could answer this, because you are a seller of antique teapots.
If I have a very expensive antique teapot and this teapot has a small chip on the lid, can I let somebody fix this or would this lower the price of the item dramatically if I'd sell the teapot in an auction some day? (Even if it's fixed right) Does it matter how it's fixed? (Kintsugi or restoration)
I've seen professional restorations of broken teapots in Chinese groups. They look like new after the restoration. Do you know someone who could do this?
Maybe you could answer this, because you are a seller of antique teapots.
If I have a very expensive antique teapot and this teapot has a small chip on the lid, can I let somebody fix this or would this lower the price of the item dramatically if I'd sell the teapot in an auction some day? (Even if it's fixed right) Does it matter how it's fixed? (Kintsugi or restoration)
I've seen professional restorations of broken teapots in Chinese groups. They look like new after the restoration. Do you know someone who could do this?
@Mark-S no easy answer to this. Any repair or damage devalues a pot.
If the repair is done well, a repair of any kind recovers some of that value.
If you do a gold repair on a 90s pot, it might actually increase the pots value : )
It all depends on the individual piece and repair. I’d say solid repairs like fittings, rims and caps in precious metals are possibly better value as they will be more future proof. Kintsugi might need refreshments at some point it’s not forever - but then, nothing is.
Invisible repairs exist as well, but can not be done for all kinds of damages. Controversial maybe as the seller might not tell it’s been done and only someone who knows will see where it’s been. Don’t think anyone in the West is capable of doing this method though it’s highly specialised. I think for museums they do a cosmetic version of it that only looks whole but would not stand usage. Not sure though.
If the repair is done well, a repair of any kind recovers some of that value.
If you do a gold repair on a 90s pot, it might actually increase the pots value : )
It all depends on the individual piece and repair. I’d say solid repairs like fittings, rims and caps in precious metals are possibly better value as they will be more future proof. Kintsugi might need refreshments at some point it’s not forever - but then, nothing is.
Invisible repairs exist as well, but can not be done for all kinds of damages. Controversial maybe as the seller might not tell it’s been done and only someone who knows will see where it’s been. Don’t think anyone in the West is capable of doing this method though it’s highly specialised. I think for museums they do a cosmetic version of it that only looks whole but would not stand usage. Not sure though.
Very nice joint. What did you use? I recently fixed a few broken kyusu handles with j-bweld and added extra epoxy inside kyusu handle for added strength and structure. Curing now, when I get back home I’ll share pictures.
I used Gorilla epoxy. I thought due to the location of the crack, I needed something that will cure fast. Gorilla has 5 minutes cure.
For the color, I used food-safe gold sparkle from Amazon. Actually the main ingredient it is chocolate and after a few trials in mixing the dye, I have found that brown/chocolate color doesn't bleed if I mix the dye with the epoxy after 3 minutes of mixing the epoxy.
The back of the joint looks even nicer. I like the gold sparkling. It is eye catching.Very nice joint
I actually made a mistake, as you can see in the picture, and it doesn't look bad at all.
Pictures doesn't make it justice
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@TankCla, that looks nice.
I'm glad you resisted the temptation to wipe that off. That is a common mistake that always makes it look worse. You can probably fix that small booger now if you want by carefully scraping it with a thin razor blade.
Worst time by far to address overapplication is to wipe when wet. This smears it into the surface and makes it difficult or impossible to cleanly remove later. Best time is to scrape after partial cure (75% or so) when it is solid and no longer tacky but is still a little soft (just be careful not to stress the joint). Second best time is after full cure.
I'm glad you resisted the temptation to wipe that off. That is a common mistake that always makes it look worse. You can probably fix that small booger now if you want by carefully scraping it with a thin razor blade.
Worst time by far to address overapplication is to wipe when wet. This smears it into the surface and makes it difficult or impossible to cleanly remove later. Best time is to scrape after partial cure (75% or so) when it is solid and no longer tacky but is still a little soft (just be careful not to stress the joint). Second best time is after full cure.
@pedant,
I like it the way it is now. It was my favorite kyusu, now I like it even more.
My wife said I am crazy when I told her that I am waiting to break again, and if it doesn't, I can help a bit
, to fix it and give it personality.
I like it the way it is now. It was my favorite kyusu, now I like it even more.
My wife said I am crazy when I told her that I am waiting to break again, and if it doesn't, I can help a bit
, to fix it and give it personality.I think the epoxy color really complements the pot. Better even than "real" gold kintsugi.
That thick bleedout also looks great.
That thick bleedout also looks great.
Can you share the 'gold sparkle' you used? Was this the stuff?
Wilton Gold Sparkle Gel
I've got some clear JB Weld and pots that need work, and was planning on using plain stuff, but hadn't really considered a golden 'hack' like this....
Wilton Gold Sparkle Gel
I've got some clear JB Weld and pots that need work, and was planning on using plain stuff, but hadn't really considered a golden 'hack' like this....
