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Stephen
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Sun Jul 29, 2018 8:11 pm

This teapot was damaged in shipping. It's my favorite shape. I received a replacement, but am wondering about repairing this one. The handle is broken off obviously and there is a crack to the rim. Any suggestions for a nice repair and is it worth it?
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Sun Jul 29, 2018 8:49 pm

Where do you live? A Kitsugi artist might be able to do it but it will be very expensive...
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Sun Jul 29, 2018 8:56 pm

ShuShu wrote:
Sun Jul 29, 2018 8:49 pm
Where do you live? A Kitsugi artist might be able to do it but it will be very expensive...
I live in California. Bay Area. I paid about $75-80 for this including shipping.
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Sun Jul 29, 2018 9:01 pm

I guess that the cost of Kintsugi repair will extend well beyond the price of the pot. I would say at least $100 (but probably much more). If you got a replacement you can also try yourself with some JB Weld. It might not be very pretty or easy but usable....
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Sun Jul 29, 2018 9:19 pm

ShuShu wrote:
Sun Jul 29, 2018 9:01 pm
I guess that the cost of Kintsugi repair will extend well beyond the price of the pot. I would say at least $100 (but probably much more). If you got a replacement you can also try yourself with some JB Weld. It might not be very pretty or easy but usable....
Yes, that was my thought. I don't know the true value of this teapot, if value is higher than what I paid. The replacement teapot was actually a little better quality clay that this one.
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Mon Jul 30, 2018 5:00 pm

You can also try a kitsugi repair yourself from online kits. It'll cost about as much as the pot but you would be able to repair your friends items as well.
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Mon Jul 30, 2018 5:54 pm

Stephen wrote:
Sun Jul 29, 2018 9:19 pm
ShuShu wrote:
Sun Jul 29, 2018 9:01 pm
I guess that the cost of Kintsugi repair will extend well beyond the price of the pot. I would say at least $100 (but probably much more). If you got a replacement you can also try yourself with some JB Weld. It might not be very pretty or easy but usable....
Yes, that was my thought. I don't know the true value of this teapot, if value is higher than what I paid. The replacement teapot was actually a little better quality clay that this one.
Clay looks low fired and average quality. Imho it's not worth paying someone to fix it especially since this isn't a well used pot with sentimental value. Do a DIY apoxy job on it.

Is this the one from Vancouver Chinese tea shop?
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Mon Jul 30, 2018 10:59 pm

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Is this the one from Vancouver Chinese tea shop?
No. From ebay vendor. I have a similar 140ml pot from him, clay a littler better, brews humid stored tea nicely. He stated that originally these were complimentary teapots included with purchase from Fu Jian tea company I think. Below is a pic of the replacement for the broken pot. It also brews well.

Is there something similar from Vancouver tea shop?
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Mon Jul 30, 2018 11:49 pm

Stephen wrote:
Mon Jul 30, 2018 10:59 pm
Chadrinkincat wrote:
Mon Jul 30, 2018 5:54 pm
Is this the one from Vancouver Chinese tea shop?
No. From ebay vendor. I have a similar 140ml pot from him, clay a littler better, brews humid stored tea nicely. He stated that originally these were complimentary teapots included with purchase from Fu Jian tea company I think. Below is a pic of the replacement for the broken pot. It also brews well.

Is there something similar from Vancouver tea shop?
https://store.thechineseteashop.com/Yix ... 0r-028.htm
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Tue Jul 31, 2018 11:07 am

Looks similar! Price too
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