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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

■ Shipping worldwide

It takes about less than a week on average, provided you have told us your phone number beforehand and there is no delay at customs.

There may be shipping restrictions and delays due to sudden changes in legislation and COVID-19. When in doubt, please contact us to check if we can ship our products to your country.

 

For EU customers:
Following the recent rule change regarding custom clearance and VAT payment for products bought online, we have put in place a smooth export system for orders under 150 euro (excl. shipping fee). There is no change for orders above 150 euros: we can ship you our kits but you will most likely have to go to your local custom office to pay applicable taxes and duty.


For U.S. customers:
FedEx may ask you to submit a "TSCA form" when receiving the product. As long as you submit it by the deadline, your product will be delivered. If requested, please let us know, and we will provide the form. You will need to print and sign it.
TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) is a U.S. law regulating the import of toxic substances, and it applies regardless of the seller when purchasing lacquer from Japan. Thank you for your understanding.
※ We cannot issue a refund if the TSCA form is not submitted.


Notes: We cannot ship to P.O. boxes.

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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.

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