Instructions for use KINTSUGI Repair Kit

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Leave for two hours, then gently clean with a soft sponge and some washing-up liquid. Allow another 48 hours to fully cure. It is finished!