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Our Traditional repair kits embody everything truly special about long-form kintsugi repair. 100% natural materials sourced from our favourite refineries in Japan, with 23kt gold supplied by decorative experts Gold Leaf Supplies.
When you buy our traditional kits, you are supporting not only our studio, but the specialty lacquer industry in Japan.
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Our traditional repair kits contain 100% natural materials, perfect for decorative or food-safe repairs. When you purchase a kit you also get access to our growing video resource library, containing short and simple guides to each step of the repair process.
Your kit contains:
23.5kt gold power (food safe) and/or hand-blended bronze powder (not food safe)
10ml Ki urushi
10ml Bengara urushi
10ml Black urushi
10g Tonoko powder
10g flour
10g rice powder
Mawata (Silk wadding)
Hand-finished Japanese magnolia palette
Spatula
Urushi brush
Dusting brush
Diamond file
Pipette
2 pairs non-latex gloves
Full access to our step-by-step video resource library
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Our studio commitment to providing resources and tools for your at-home repairs continues with the launch of our new traditional kits. There are a lot of short cuts available to beautiful kintsugi repair, but the true resonant quality of kintsugi that outlasts trends is in its slow and deliberate process.
Our kits have been created from a true love of the craft and it’s natural materials. Real Japanese urushi lacquer, 24kt food-safe gold and hand-finished tools to carry you into the next step of your repair journey.
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We are proud to be working with and sourcing materials from craft-dedicated specialists int the UK and Japan.
We have teamed up with decorative experts Gold Leaf Supplies for our 24kt gold powder. Based in Wales and operating for over five decades, Gold Leaf Supplies are trusted by artisans, restoration and conservation specialists alike for the quality of their carefully selected materials.
Tsutsumi Asakichi is a fifth generation urushi refinery based in Kyoto. Having used their products for many years in our own repairs, including their urushi lacquer in our kits was an obvious choice. Urushi is the keystone material in any traditional kintsugi repair, you can read a bit about this miraculous material here.
KINTSUGI FAQ
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Our traditional repair kit is perfect for beginners. You don’t need to have attended any of our previous workshops to create beautiful repairs using our traditional kits. If you are brand new to the process, or need a bit of guidance, our resource library will be available to you when you purchase a kit.
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We want you to be 100% happy with your purchase. If you don’t love the kit, send it back unused and we will offer a full refund within 14 days of purchase.
However, please keep in mind that we are a small, independent studio. None of our kits are factory assembled, and are created in small batches. Before you decide to return a kit, think about getting in touch first so we can help find a solution.
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Yes, our traditional kits are made with 100% natural materials, including urushi lacquer and 24kt gold, both fantastic for repairs meant to be used and love in the kitchen and elsewhere.
Some kits and workshops will use 22kt gold or lower to reduce costs, but only 23kt gold and higher are considered suitable for food safe repairs, as they do not contain other harmful metals.
Please note that if you use our hand-blended bronze powder, those repairs will not be considered fully food-safe, so choose your finishing metals accordingly.
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We aim to get all orders shipped within 2 working days of your order being placed. All kits ship using Royal Mail tracked 48, and should reach you within 4-5 working days from the date you place your order.
Please pay close attention to shipping times closer to the Christmas season. We will always let you know if the shipping time is anticipated to be longer.
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Not yet! Presently we only ship within the UK.