金継ぎの工房より

工房では様々な材料と道具を使います。金継ぎという言葉から天然漆をイメージする方も多いと思いますが、漆に代わる高性能な接着剤があり仕事の内容により使い分けています。蒔絵用の純金や純銀素材は昔から変わりません。金継ぎと言うと陶器や磁器などを思い浮かべますが、ガラスや装飾品などほとんどの物の修復が可能です。

From the Kintsugi workshop.

A variety of materials and tools are used in the workshop. Many people think of natural lacquer when they hear the word 'kintsugi', but there are high-performance adhesives that can replace lacquer, and they are used according to the nature of the work. Pure gold and silver materials for maki-e have remained unchanged. When people think of kintsugi, they think of ceramics and porcelain, but it is possible to restore almost anything, including glass and decorative objects.

金継ぎのプロセス紹介

上のスライドショーでは一般的な陶磁器の金継ぎプロセスを紹介します。全て手作業で、美しく仕上げる為には繊細な手の動きと同時に馴れとコツが必要です。工房では要請があれば金継ぎ教室などの開催も行います。

Introduction of Kintsugi Process

The slideshow above shows a typical kintsugi process for ceramics. The entire process is done by hand, and requires delicate hand movements as well as familiarity and a knack for beautiful workmanship. Kintsugi workshops are also available upon request.