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!
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