An advanced mangetsu kintsugi kit with raw urushi lacquer, sourced from Japan. Kintsugi is the Japanese practice of repairing broken ceramics with lacquer and precious metal, treating the break as part of the object's history rather than something to hide. The mangetsu technique works with urushi, the traditional lacquer derived from the Japanese urushi tree -- the same material used in kintsugi practice for centuries. This is the advanced kit, for those ready to work with authentic materials rather than modern substitutes. The gold powder produces the characteristic warm, luminous repair lines that make kintsugi what it is. We carry both a beginner kit and this more complete version for those who want to commit to the full practice. Part of Hoppe Shoppe's curated collection of considered objects and tools for the home. Kit Contents Raw Urushi , Acrylic Plate, Plastic Spatula, Bamboo Spatula, Brush, Eye Dropper, Sandpaper (320 Grit), Wet & Dry Sandpaper (1000 Grit), Diamond File (Thin, Flat), Masking Tape, Plastic Gloves, Wood Powder, Tonoko (whetstone powder), Bangara Powder (Black, Red), Gold Powder（0.1g）, Silver Powder（0.3g）, Cotton（For Gold and Silver Powder） *As a general rule, please use the raw urushi within a year. Types of metal: Gold Powder: A very fine powder made from crushing gold leaf that can be spread over a wide area. Silver Powder: A powder made from crushing silver leaf with slightly coarser grains than gold. Silver is a very pale and beautiful metal but it gradually darkens as it ages. Things to Prepare by Yourself Urushi Curing Cabinet (See page [#14] for how to make one), Flour, Water, Ethanol (the same kind used for disinfection is OK), Oil (Salad Oil, Canola Oil, or Olive Oil), Tissues, Plastic Wrap, Clear Tape, Scissors, A4 (letter size) Copy Paper or Tracing Paper, 2 Paper Weights, Exacto Knife (preferred) *Please put the oil in the bottle provided and use it as needed. Here is a link with instructional videos.
