Abstract

For anyone who gave up thinking, "This looks too difficult!"
Easier than ever with brand-new techniques.
Don't worry if your favorite dish breaks—you can now safely and easily enjoy urushi (lacquer) Kintsugi right at home!

Updated for changing times, this "latest Kintsugi manual" addresses technological and tool advancements, as well as recent surges in gold prices. It offers clear, accessible guidance packed with illustrations and diagrams.

"I want to do a proper repair with real urushi, but it seems so complicated."
"I tried it once, but ended up with thick lines and ruined the look."

Written by an urushi manga artist and host of the highly popular "Kintsugi Club" workshops, this guide gently addresses the common stumbling blocks and worries of both beginners and intermediate crafters.

Key Features of This Book
・4 Core Principles: Friendly guidance focusing on traditional yet simplified, body-safe, and affordable methods.
・Zero Failures: Solutions for common beginner mistakes and maintenance tips for long-term wear and tear.
・Beautiful Finishes: Fine-line finishing techniques tailored to modern Kintsugi standards.
・A Variety of Looks: Diverse finishes beyond gold, including silver, tin, brass, and lacquer-only techniques.

[Table of Contents]
Chapter 1: Starting Out
Chapter 2: Fundamentals & Knowledge of Kintsugi
Chapter 3: Finishing Touches
Chapter 4: Advanced Techniques

Author’s Information

Born in Toyama Prefecture. Urushi (Lacquer) Manga Artist. Graduated from Takaoka National College (now the Faculty of Art and Design, University of Toyama) majoring in Lacquer Craft, and completed studies at the Ishikawa Prefectural Wajima Institute of Lacquer Arts. After working at a cultural property restoration company and as a craftsperson at a lacquer workshop, he made his debut as a manga artist in 2003. Since then, he has been active in both the lacquer art and manga fields. His authored books include Ouchi de Dekiru Ooraka Kintsugi (Easy At-Home Kintsugi) and Kintsugi Ojisan (Uncle Kintsugi). He runs the "Kintsugi Club" workshop in and around Tokyo, striving to promote the accessible art of relaxed kintsugi.