Instruction manual KINTSUGI Repair Kit

Lay out the workstation with a pad (old daily newspaper). It is useful to have a damp cotton cloth at hand and some toothpicks for small corrections. Everything else such as glue varnish, quick-drying modeling clay, for filling larger breakage holes, gold powder, wooden sticks for applying and mixing, a brush, gloves are included in the NEW KINTSUGI set. It is important to thoroughly clean the fracture sites and have all the necessary utensils ready.                                               

Squeeze an equal amount of glue (two-component glue) from each tube. Add a little gold (or silver) powder. Mix it very well.

Apply a generous layer (of the mixed adhesive) to only one side of the crack.

Let it act and dry for one or two minutes, then press both parts firmly together for a few minutes.

When the adhesive is almost dry but still tacky, apply a generous layer of gold (or silver powder) with the brush. Corrections can be made with a damp cloth or a toothpick. Then let it dry for about 30 minutes before gluing on the (eventual) next shard.

For missing parts, use the putty. Cut a piece in the size you need. Knead well until the two components form a homogeneous mass / color. 

Fill the gap (chip) with the kneaded mass. The mass, putty, dries quickly. After modeling, color the place with a layer of glue, gold or silver color, as described above.

Let it rest for two hours, then carefully clean it with a soft sponge and some dishwashing liquid. Let it cure completely for another 48 hours. It is ready!