Why Is Urushi So Expensive and Have a Short Shelf Life?
The True Value of Urushi: Why This Priceless Natural Lacquer Deserves Your Respect Kintsugi, the ancient Japanese art of repairing broken...
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mikster
Sep 214 min read
What is Food-safe Kintsugi? A Guide to Safe Materials and Techniques
In an age where sustainability and the spirit of reuse are becoming more important, many people are turning to kintsugi to repair their...
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mikster
Aug 142 min read
Kintsugi Tools, Tips, Tutorial: Carving and Adjusting Bamboo Spatulas
Among the many reasons we love practicing traditional kintsugi is the beauty of the handmade tools involved, such as the authentic maki-e...
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mikster
Aug 33 min read
From Tree to Treasure: Shiro Yanagi’s Urushi Journey
Shiro Yanagi’s extraordinary journey nurturing and crafting from the urushi tree, preserving the tradition of lacquer craft.
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mikster
Jul 172 min read
Unveiling the Truth About Kintsugi Kits: Did you pay over $100 for BBQ Skewers?
Truth About Kintsugi Kits: Did you pay over $100 for BBQ Skewers? Time to up the game (and your tool box)
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mikster
Jun 122 min read
The Essence of Japanese Craftsmanship: Japan Urushi Forestry & Kintsugi Workshop 2024
Escape the over-crowded Tokyo and Kyoto. JOIN US. 2024 Japan Cultural immersion Japanese lacquer cultivation and kintsugi crafts workshop.
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mikster
May 282 min read
Useful Kintsugi technique: Preventing Urushi Brown Stain in Kintsugi Repair on Porcelain and Light-color Clay
Useful Kintsugi technique: Preventing Urushi Brown Stain in Kintsugi Repair on Porcelain and Light-color Clay
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mikster
Feb 116 min read
Make an Impact in 2024: Support Japan Noto Earthquake Disaster Relief
We start 2024 with Good Thoughts and Good Cause: Support Japan Noto Earthquake Disaster Relief
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mikster
Sep 15, 20233 min read
Japan Travel Workshop 2023: Japanese Lacquer & Kintsugi Workshop
In the serene heart of Japan, where tradition meets nature's beauty, we unveil a remarkable opportunity that celebrates the artistry of...
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mikster
Aug 5, 20233 min read
In the 37C summer heat, we received a sad news from the urushi Japanese lacquer tree forest.
In the quiet town of Daigo, nestled amid the lush urushi lacquer forest, a heartbreaking news resonates through the community. The...
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mikster
Jun 10, 20231 min read
Traditional Kintsugi Tutorial & Tips: Touching up Kintsugi? No Problem!
Traditional Kintsugi is forgiving. You can touch up the imperfection of the imperfect.
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mikster
Mar 29, 20235 min read
The Ultimate Guide to Kintsugi Supplies - the Best Kintsugi Kit is to build your own!
Looking for traditional kintsugi supplies? A good place to start before investing in kintsugi kit or tools. A keeper!
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mikster
Jul 26, 20221 min read
New Video Posted! "All about Spatulas" for Kintsugi
Are you still using those bamboo skewers from your kintsugi hobby kit? Save them for your BBQ or yakitori chicken-wing party! We have...
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mikster
Jul 4, 20222 min read
Which is your favorite tool(s) in traditional Kintsugi craft of Golden Joinery?
How well do you know your kintsugi brushes? Dig deeper into authentic kintsugi material and tools. Curate your own kintsugi kit!
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mikster
Jul 16, 20213 min read
Spicy Cod Roe and Ms. Arase's Curry Rice Plate
This is a story about a curry-rice plate got broken because of spicy cod roe. The plate owner Arase (a good friend of mine) visited...
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