Huge thank you to @hebel.design . who made this video for us to show her Kintsugi tip for when she has a broken gemstone.
“I grew up with the belief that we had to throw away anything chipped or broken things for fear it would bring bad luck to our household. Then I learned about Kintsugi, this amazing Japanese art where they fix broken pottery with a mix of lacquer and gold, silver, or platinum powder. The word “Kintsugi” literally means “golden repair.”
Instead of hiding the cracks, they highlight them with precious metals. So, a broken piece not only gets fixed but becomes this stunning work of art that shows off its history.
It’s not just about fixing things; Kintsugi carries a deeper meaning. It’s all about embracing imperfections, acknowledging the passage of time, and finding beauty in resilience. Basically, it’s a reminder that flaws and repairs are part of an object’s story, making it stronger and even more special.
I wish I had known about this sooner. I have discarded many stones throughout the years and they would have been amazing using this technique.
I am using 2 part clear epoxy instead of the lacquer. The 5min. one gives you enough time to work:
-Mix the epoxy and apply to one part of the stone with a toothpick or any tool comfortable for the stone size.
-Press them together so it bleeds a little.
-Brush it a along the seam so you create an interesting “crack” design.
-Let it set until tacky.
-Apply 24k gold foil, (available on amazon or art supply stores)
-Let it dry for a few more minutes and then brush the excess off.
-You can use a Q-tip dipped in acetone to clean any excess.” I was so excited to receive this video in my inbox because two days I broke an opal and posted about it @corkieboltonjewelry and I just love how are community comes together to support each other but also problem solve and share techniques.♥️ I appreciate you all!<br><br>#kintsugi #kintsugirepair #brokengemstone #repairingabrokenstone
