10-20
A01=Michihiro Hori
Age Group_Uncategorized
Age Group_Uncategorized
Author_Michihiro Hori
automatic-update
Category1=Non-Fiction
Category=WFN
COP=United States
Delivery_Delivery within 10-20 working days
eq_crafts-hobbies
eq_isMigrated=2
eq_non-fiction
kintsugi gold craft repair restore joinery japan art pottery fix broken book kit bowl mend maki-e lacquer silver ceramic glass beginner mindful wabi sabi porcelain metal crack vase flaw zen visible philosophy history aesthetic spiritual diy lifestyle
Language_English
PA=Available
Price_€10 to €20
PS=Active
softlaunch
Product details
- ISBN 9784805316740
- Weight: 652g
- Dimensions: 191 x 254mm
- Publication Date: 26 Apr 2022
- Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Hardback
- Language: English
Delivery/Collection within 10-20 working days
Our Delivery Time Frames Explained
2-4 Working Days: Available in-stock
10-20 Working Days: On Backorder
Will Deliver When Available: On Pre-Order or Reprinting
We ship your order once all items have arrived at our warehouse and are processed. Need those 2-4 day shipping items sooner? Just place a separate order for them!
**Named a "Best of Ceramic Books" by Book Riot**
Old, broken objects can become more beautiful than ever!
The thought of throwing away a cherished dish or mug can be heartbreaking. If you've ever wanted to repair a treasured piece rather than tossing it in the trash—but didn't know how—the traditional Japanese art of Kintsugi ("gold repair") offers the perfect solution!
A Beginner's Guide to Kintsugi teaches you the traditional Japanese techniques of pottery and glass repair based on the ancient Wabi Sabi idea that imperfections are beautiful, and visible repairs are part of the "life story" of an object.
Author Michihiro Hori provides simple, safe, and inexpensive methods that you can do at home using tools and materials that are readily available online. Hori guides you through the entire process—from assembling and mixing the materials to reconstructing replacements for hopelessly shattered shards.
With this book, you'll learn how to:
As you take the time to prepare your materials and work closely with the pieces, you'll find yourself becoming attuned to the mindful philosophy at the heart of Kintsugi and the Wabi Sabi principle of appreciating old and imperfect objects. Most of all, the meditative process of Kintsugi will help you look at broken objects in a new way.
Old, broken objects can become more beautiful than ever!
The thought of throwing away a cherished dish or mug can be heartbreaking. If you've ever wanted to repair a treasured piece rather than tossing it in the trash—but didn't know how—the traditional Japanese art of Kintsugi ("gold repair") offers the perfect solution!
A Beginner's Guide to Kintsugi teaches you the traditional Japanese techniques of pottery and glass repair based on the ancient Wabi Sabi idea that imperfections are beautiful, and visible repairs are part of the "life story" of an object.
Author Michihiro Hori provides simple, safe, and inexpensive methods that you can do at home using tools and materials that are readily available online. Hori guides you through the entire process—from assembling and mixing the materials to reconstructing replacements for hopelessly shattered shards.
With this book, you'll learn how to:
- Reinforce cracks, rebuild shattered areas, and apply the time-honored staple technique
- Fix broken handles so they are fully functional again
- Safely work with lacquer and metallic powders to achieve beautiful, visible repairs
- Work with a variety of repair materials from gold leaf to washi paper
- Repair pottery and glass using traditional techniques for stunning results
As you take the time to prepare your materials and work closely with the pieces, you'll find yourself becoming attuned to the mindful philosophy at the heart of Kintsugi and the Wabi Sabi principle of appreciating old and imperfect objects. Most of all, the meditative process of Kintsugi will help you look at broken objects in a new way.
Michihiro Hori is a lacquer craftsman, manga artist and author. Along with his restoration work, he teaches Kintsugi workshops in his native Japan.
Qty: