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Starter Tsugu Kit - Food Safe Kintsugi Repair Kit (0.1 g of 23kt Gold Powder)
Starter Tsugu Kit - Food Safe Kintsugi Repair Kit (0.1 g of 23kt Gold Powder)
Best Value! Perfect for those who want to try kintsugi on a few lightly damaged pieces as a first step.
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This Starter Tsugu Kit contains all the essential materials you need to start kintsugi with a minimum 0.1g of 23kt gold powder. The materials in this kit are entirely natural and food-safe.
Materials
Materials
- Genuine Gold Powder (0.1 g)
- 1 Silk Ball
- Raw Urushi Lacquer (30 g)
- Wood/Polishing Powder (approx. 8 ml)
- Black/Bengal Red Powder (approx. 3 ml)
- Fine-Point Brush
- Plastic Spatula
- Bamboo Spatula
- Spoon
- Palette
- Dropper
- Waterproof Sandpaper
- Sandpaper
- Masking Tape
- A Pair of Rubber Gloves (Japanese M Size)
- Kintsugi Manual (English & Japanese)
Size: 23.3 cm x 11.3 cm x 3.0 cm
Use With Caution
Use With Caution
- In rare cases, simply opening the tube of raw urushi can cause a severe allergic reaction, leading to skin inflammation, swelling, or eye irritation if the evaporated urushi components come into contact with the face, skin, or eyes. If you feel any discomfort after opening the tube, stop using it immediately and consult a doctor.
- The raw urushi in our kit can cause skin irritation and rashes when it comes into direct contact with the skin. We strongly recommend using rubber gloves and wearing long sleeves when doing kintsugi.
- If you do experience a rash while using our kit, please stop using it immediately and seek medical advice. The severity of the rash can vary from person to person. We want to make sure you have a safe and enjoyable experience with kintsugi.
Please note that we are not responsible for skin irritations caused by this product.
For more information, read the article:
Urushi Rash: What to Expect and How to Treat It – A Complete Guide for Kintsugi Lovers
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Campaign Offer: No Extra Duties at Delivery (View Details)
We are currently running a prepaid duties campaign for eligible orders worldwide. Orders that include any of our three Tsugu Kits are shipped with duties and import fees prepaid by Tsugu Tsugu, so you won’t have to pay any extra customs charges at delivery. Prices may be slightly higher because these costs are included. This campaign may end without notice.
Customs in your country may sometimes inspect this product and request additional documents, which is especially common in the U.S. We are here to support you, so please contact us immediately.
Please check our shipping policy for details on any additional fees beyond your purchase on this website, delivery time, countries we ship to, and more.
What You Need to Prepare
What You Need to Prepare
- Tissue papers
- Scissors
- Craft knife
- Wheat flour
- Extra pairs of rubber gloves
- Oil (rapeseed/canola oil is best but you can use other types of vegetable oil too)
- Ethanol for disinfection (≧70%)
- Water
- Urushi Drying Box (cardboard/wooden/plastic box with a lid, a wet towel, and a plastic sheet to spread out at the bottom of the box)
- Plastic wrap (if needed)
- Rubber bands (if needed)
FAQ
FAQ
How many items can I repair with this Kit?
- You can repair about 1–2 plates, but it depends on the extent of the damage.
- If you have more items to repair or need a larger quantity of gold powder, you can consider purchasing the Traditional Tsugu Kit or Gold Only Tsugu Kit, or buying 0.3 g Gold Powder Refill in advance.
Our Tsugu Kit follows the authentic kintsugi process, using only all-natural, food-safe materials. It takes more time, skill, and cost than synthetic kits, but the results are truly special.
We provide step-by-step instructions via YouTube and a manual, so even beginners can start with confidence. Our experts also offer chat support, and we share helpful articles based on customer questions.
If you have a treasured broken item, kintsugi gives it new meaning, allowing you to cherish it forever. As the world's leading kintsugi specialist, we are bringing this timeless Japanese art to everyone.
Overall rating: 4.9473686 / 5 from 19 reviews.
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Contents = Good. YouTube video = a bit confusing
"I am very happy with this set. That being said, it`s a little bit expensive. Some of the ingredients in the YouTube video have a different name and I think the way the different "Urushis" are made differs a bit from the instructions inside the manual. Overall im happy and I would reccommend this."
High quality product
"In an age of low quality and high prices this is a relief. All of the products I have purchased from this company have been intentionally designed and of high craftsmanship. The tools and consumables all feel great and it is apparent they were made by people who understand the art. Kintsugi is a challenge so this kit is perfect for patient beginners and those with experience in similar arts but not for a quick weekend project. The instructions are accurate and the website contains a trove of advanced information. I had multiple import challenges (not due to the company but issues with the country I live in), the customer service was quick and extremely professional. Lastly, the raw urushi is high quality and fresh, wear gloves, it is potent."
Work in progress - but I love it!
"Currently on the mugi-urushi step, but it's exactly what I wanted! Now I can restore my broken cups that have been sitting and gathering dust. Thank you so much to the Tsugu Tsugu team!"
Very nice for beginners.
"Very nice for beginners."
Perfect kintsugi kit for a beginner!
"A well-provisioned starter kit with terrific instructions & all necessary tools - waiting to see how my first piece turns out!"
Perfect kintsugi kit
"Asssembled with care, beautifully packed kintsugi set with everything you need to start, including paper instructions. I am very happy with it. Fast delivery too!"
Easy and Fun
"I got the beginner's kit to repair a broken jade teapot and the result is excellent. Instructions are clear and thorough."
Great authentic kit
"At the moment of this review I am still in the process of fixing a couple of pieces. I must say that the quality and detail of the kit is excelent. From the beautiful presentation of everything to very clear instructions, step by step (both in a manual that comes with the kit and in a Youtube video). I am very happy with the purchase, as I made it to fix something very important for me. I must add also that shipping and processing was very fast."
very fast delivery, fool proof
"very fast delivery, fool proof description on how to use it"
Q&A
30-Min Kintsugi Tutorial
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.