Repairing a vessel that has been dropped to return it to that initial state where they have no damage, is almost herculean task and that you need a lot of patience to carry it out. Finally many give up and throw it to the ground to break it into hundreds of pieces.
But there are certain artisans who have the enough dexterity and patience to turn that broken pot into a work of art by using an ancient Japanese technique that uses gold wire to return that pottery to a truly amazing state. It is the technique used by Charlotte Bailey, an artist from Brighton, that transforms these vessels into something worth teaching.
What is really surprising is that ancient Japanese technique used by Bailey It does not use glue to repair these ceramics, but instead seals them by using gold, silver or platinum wire. This technique is known to Kintsugi. The original method uses those three materials, but Charlotte glues the corresponding broken parts using gold metallic thread.
It is clear that the vessel can no longer be used for its main function, but it can be used as a of the most beautiful decorations that one could have in their living room, since the end result is truly amazing for its beauty.
It also has quite an emotional meaning and closely related to recycling, since that decomposed by a fall can be put back together with enough care, dedication and efforts by those who do not want it to lose its initial shape. A way to rebuild what was broken by the forces of life itself or because it was the time for it.
You have more information about this artist from his blog where you will find more creative proposals as what moves her inside.
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