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Black and Bengal-red Pigments (Kintsugi Kit TSUGUKIT Refill)
Black and Bengal-red Pigments (Kintsugi Kit TSUGUKIT Refill)
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Black and bengal-red pigments for traditional kintsugi repair.
This product is a refill for the kintsugi kit TSUGUKIT. The black and bengal-red pigments are exactly the same as the ones provided in the TSUGUKIT.
How to use: The black and bengal-red pigments should be mixed with raw urushi to make red urushi and black urushi. Black and bengal-red urushi are commonly used in kintsugi repair as middle coat, but they also can be used as finishing layers.
Check the article and FAQ about black pigment
Check the article and FAQ about bengal-red pigment
If you want to quickly use black and bengal-red urushi without the process of mixing the pigments and urushi, we also sell pre-made tubes of black and bengal-red urushi.
Tube of black urushi lacquer 10g
Tube of bengal-red urushi lacquer 7g
■ Product details
Black pigments: Approx. 0.1 fl oz (3 ml) x1
Bengal-red pigments: Approx. 0.1 fl oz (3 ml) x1
■ Important Shipping Information
For EU customers:
Customers are responsible for paying any customs duties before receiving their orders. Unfortunately, we cannot estimate the customs fees in advance. We have heard that customs duties in the EU can be particularly high. Please note that we do not offer refunds under any circumstances.
If you refuse to pay the customs duties upon delivery, the shipping company will dispose of the item on the spot, and we will be charged an additional disposal fee.
What is Kintsugi?
Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese art form that originated in the 15th century, and it's been around for over 500 years. When a cherished piece of pottery or porcelain breaks, Kintsugi specialists repair it using natural materials such as genuine lacquer and then decorate the repair marks with gold or silver to make them stand out instead of trying to hide them. Rather, we should allow cracks and blemishes in our belongings to shine and tell a story of their own. The result is an object that's more beautiful than before it was broken, and uniquely valuable because of its history. This is the kintsugi philosophy.
We Are Kintsugi Specialists
Tsugu Tsugu is proud to be part of this ancient tradition—we use only natural materials for our kintsugi repairs. We know where beginners tend to get stuck in the process because we receive so many repairs every day and have taught kintsugi classes for years. That's why our products are filled with educational information and easy-to-understand instructions, along with YouTube videos on the proper way to perform authentic kintsugi. Our goal is to help people around the world successfully perform authentic kintsugi and enjoy a long and prosperous life with their beautiful and favorite pottery.
About Tsugu Tsugu
At Tsugu Tsugu, we are proud to offer kintsugi classes almost every day so that you can share in the fascination of restoring broken pottery.
We believe that there's something special about a piece of broken pottery—it's not just an object that needs to be thrown away, but rather it becomes a treasure once repaired with gold or silver lacquer and put back together. We want to make sure that as many people as possible get to experience this ancient Japanese technique and feel the same joy we do when we see our customers' faces light up with excitement.