I have some yixing teaware that requires some Kintsugi help. Nothing serious, no broken lids or handles, just a number of serious chips mostly on rims and spouts.
Would be happy to hear if anyone knows a US-based Kintsugi student or hobbyist (I had a friend who used to do this kind of work as a hobby but he is now in Singapore). I'm familiar with a few well-established artists but that will probably cost a fortune (in some cases more than the pots, some of which were sold pretty cheaply exactly because of these issues).
Since these are really minor fixes I don't think it requires a master...
Kintsugi artists? students?
Nissan Haque, does beautiful Kintsugi. He is in NY and also works with TShop. You can find him on Facebook and on Instagram as Knjitea.ShuShu wrote: ↑Thu Jun 07, 2018 8:38 pmI have some yixing teaware that requires some Kintsugi help. Nothing serious, no broken lids or handles, just a number of serious chips mostly on rims and spouts.
Would be happy to hear if anyone knows a US-based Kintsugi student or hobbyist (I had a friend who used to do this kind of work as a hobby but he is now in Singapore). I'm familiar with a few well-established artists but that will probably cost a fortune (in some cases more than the pots, some of which were sold pretty cheaply exactly because of these issues).
Since these are really minor fixes I don't think it requires a master...
Or have a go at it yourself? I know a few people who have successfully done so.
Advisable to use a few practice pieces before touching the food pots!
If you are not too clumsy with doing tiny works, it shouldn’t be too difficult to do a decent job.
Advisable to use a few practice pieces before touching the food pots!
If you are not too clumsy with doing tiny works, it shouldn’t be too difficult to do a decent job.
also not the most practical tip maybe, but I know there is a skillful Kintsugi master in Taichung, Taiwan. He came highly recommend by Scott (Teachat user Teart08). But then for the cost of the trip you'd probably better just pick up some more pots and cheap tea 
JB Weld and gold dust kintsugi by me 
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Interesting article about kintsugi, with some beautiful antique and contemporary pieces shown. Some are at the Smithsonian’s Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery in Washington, D.C. Also, it seems that since 2012 “ Gen Saratani, a third-generation Japanese lacquer restorer and artist …now works in New York.” and he gives classes as well.
The Centuries-Old Japanese Tradition of Mending Broken Ceramics with Gold
Bowl, Korea, Joseon period, beginning of 17th century. Courtesy of Freer|Sackler, Smithsonian.
Tea bowl, White Satsuma ware, Japan, Edo period, 17th century. Courtesy of Freer|Sackler, Smithsonian.
The Centuries-Old Japanese Tradition of Mending Broken Ceramics with Gold
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Hey there, I felt I should revive this thread rather than start a new one; I just broke the lid on a yixing pot of mine and was wondering if anyone had more recommendations for kintsugi artists? (preferably in the U.S.)
I tried to contact Nissan Haque, but his email box was full and it appears he hasn't been on social media much since 2020. Anyone know if he's still doing kintsugi?
I contacted Gen Saratani at urishi.info, anyone have experience with her or other recommendations? Thanks
This is the pot in question. It's a modern piece from Essence of Tea, not greatly valuable, but it was my favorite of my admittedly small collection.
I tried to contact Nissan Haque, but his email box was full and it appears he hasn't been on social media much since 2020. Anyone know if he's still doing kintsugi?
I contacted Gen Saratani at urishi.info, anyone have experience with her or other recommendations? Thanks
This is the pot in question. It's a modern piece from Essence of Tea, not greatly valuable, but it was my favorite of my admittedly small collection.
Be aware that a break like this won’t be fixed with Kintsugi… the constant heat will be a short term solution only. Metall fittings and/or staples is prob the only doable way.Ragamuffin wrote: ↑Tue Apr 04, 2023 6:04 pmHey there, I felt I should revive this thread rather than start a new one; I just broke the lid on a yixing pot of mine and was wondering if anyone had more recommendations for kintsugi artists? (preferably in the U.S.)
I tried to contact Nissan Haque, but his email box was full and it appears he hasn't been on social media much since 2020. Anyone know if he's still doing kintsugi?
I contacted Gen Saratani at urishi.info, anyone have experience with her or other recommendations? Thanks
This is the pot in question. It's a modern piece from Essence of Tea, not greatly valuable, but it was my favorite of my admittedly small collection.
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Thanks for the information! That's unfortunate, not sure what I'll do with this pot now.
I did get quotes from Gen and Nissan Haque (via Instagam) and the were similarly out of my budget anyway.
Who is Gen? Haven't heard. If you are careful you can try JB Weld foodsafe and glue it together. Might be good enough.Ragamuffin wrote: ↑Tue Apr 11, 2023 2:51 pmI did get quotes from Gen and Nissan Haque (via Instagam) and the were similarly out of my budget anyway.
I too would carefully use JB Weld, keeping the inner joints tight and gluing one piece at a time. Practice on other broken pieces first. I also borrow lids from other teapots, works pretty nicely.Bok wrote: ↑Tue Apr 11, 2023 7:04 pmWho is Gen? Haven't heard. If you are careful you can try JB Weld foodsafe and glue it together. Might be good enough.Ragamuffin wrote: ↑Tue Apr 11, 2023 2:51 pmI did get quotes from Gen and Nissan Haque (via Instagam) and the were similarly out of my budget anyway.
A quick note on JB Weld: the standard slow setting steel epoxy is a great glue but dries grey so it will be quite visible (the marine weld is similar), while the Clear Weld 5min epoxy is, in my books, quite crappy (however mixing the white part of the steel one with the white/clear part of Clear seems like a solid choice for gluing white porcelain). I've heard some positive reviews on Devcon 2-ton epoxy, but haven't tried yet.
