A beginner shingetsu kintsugi kit made with genuine raw urushi lacquer, sourced from Japan. Shingetsu is a simplified approach to the traditional Japanese practice of repairing broken ceramics with lacquer, treating each mended crack as part of the object's history rather than something to hide. Raw urushi is the unprocessed form of the traditional resin -- the foundational material in kintsugi practice for centuries -- and this kit uses the real thing rather than synthetic alternatives. We carry this alongside the more advanced mangetsu kit for those ready to go further. Part of Hoppe Shoppe's curated collection of considered objects and tools for the home. Let your love breathe new life into your tableware. Kit Contents Hand Guide (booklet and video), Alteco Instant Glue Gel, Epoxy Putty, Urushi, Cotton (For Gold and Silver Powder) , Tin Powder, Brass Powder, Spatula, Spoon, Acrylic Plate, Brush, Wet & Dry Sandpaper (400 Grit, 1000 Grit), Masking Tape, Cotton Swabs, Finger Cot, Plastic Gloves *As a general rule, please use the raw urushi within a year. Types of metal: Brass Powder- An alloy of copper and zinc with a strong luster and color similar to gold. Tin Powder- Similar to silver, but with a darker color. Things to Prepare by Yourself Urushi Curing Cabinet (See page [#9] for how to make one), Cutting Tool, Ethanol (the same kind used for disinfection is OK), Oil (Salad Oil, Canola Oil, or Olive Oil), Water, Tissues, Clear Tape, Nail Polish Remover (Avoid ones with a lot of water as the main ingredient) *Please put the oil in the bottle provided and use it as needed. Here is a link with instructional videos.
