| Repairing small chips on pottery items ( small chips are called 'HOTSU' ) |
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When damage is fresh and the broken part is not so dirty, work is able to start immediately. If there is dirt on the broken part, first clean it with a tooth brush and detergent, and then dry it up perfectly before working. |
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| A opecial Putty is used for repairing broken
pottery, and this putty consists of two kinds of the agents parts A and B. These must be prepared in even volume before starting. The above two agents should be mixed well before working. All of these points are very important for a strong adhesion. |
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| Step 1. Some shrinkage is experienced, so it is best to use a little excess of the putty. In order to allow the putty to harden well, wait for about 24〜48 hours after application. Time to herden is influenced by temperature and humidity. |
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| Step 2. Scrape off the jutted putty with knife, little be little, and make even surface on tested by your own touch. Good finger touch is very necessary for the work. |
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Step 3. |
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| Polish the putty line on the surface
with the waterproof sandpaper ( #1000 ), work carefully and be sure not to scratch the surface of the work. |
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Step 4. |
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| Apply Japanese clear lacquer ( SUKI-URUSHI
) on the line of putty carefully. Work with a small round brush called 'MENSOH-FUDE' , and put a drip of URUSHI in the small dish. If it is too thich, thin it with turpentine oil or HENNOHYU ( camphor oil ). |
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Step 6. |
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| Wipe off the excess gold dust throughly with
a dry soft cloth. Apply japanese clear lacquer on the worked part then make use of fine cloth. Wipe off any excess all on the worked part then make use of fine cloth. Wipe off at once. |
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Repairing of cracked pottery HOME |
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