Abstract

Introducing At-Home Kintsugi with Natural Urushi for Beginners

Have you ever felt heartbroken when a favorite piece of tableware cracked or broke?
Because you love it, you want to mend it and keep using it forever, even if it gets chipped or broken.
"Kintsugi" is the traditional craft that makes this wish come true.
In this book, the author—a manga artist and lacquer artisan—introduces an at-home Kintsugi method using natural urushi lacquer tailored for beginners.

Features of This Book
This guide focuses on four key principles:
・The most traditional approach using genuine urushi lacquer
・The most simplified traditional process, designed to be fun and easy to understand
・The most safe and body-friendly method
・The most affordable, budget-friendly approach

While it may take a little time, repairing your cherished tableware with your own hands is a deeply rewarding experience.
Embrace a relaxed mindset and enjoy the art of Kintsugi.

[Table of Contents]
Chapter 1: Starting Out
Chapter 2: Fundamentals of Kintsugi
Chapter 3: Finishing Touches
Chapter 4: Advanced Techniques
Chapter 5: Aiming for Beautiful Kintsugi

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.