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Broken but Golden✨: Kintsugi Tools, Kits, & Meaningful Finds

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Melanie A. Wise

Discover the art of Kintsugi. This list features kintsugi repair kits, tools, gold powders, books, videos, and creative resources inspired by the Japanese philosophy of embracing imperfection. Thoughtfully curated for beginners, artists, and anyone d...

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📚 Books & Learning Resources

🏺 Kintsugi Repair Kits

✨ Gold Powders & Metallic Finishes

🕯️ Ritual, Display & Mindful Practice Items

🎥 Videos, Tutorials & Online Guides

🖼️ Finished Kintsugi Art & Decorative Pieces

📚 Books & Learning Resources

For those who want to understand both the technique and philosophy, this section gathers books and written resources exploring kintsugi’s history, symbolism, and practice. Perfect for deepening your connection to the art beyond the repair itself.

This book was gifted to me by my daughter and it's just beautiful. It presents a modern take on the ancient art of Kintsugi with application to life and healing. The book offers and inward focus with reflective activities that will support your own healing journey.

Kintsugi: Finding Strength in Imperfection

This is another great book that serves as a practical guide in healing and repairing your broken parts.

Kintsugi: Japanese Art of Embracing Flaws

For anyone looking to begin using Kintsugi methods for repairing pottery and other items this is a fantastic book. It's easy to follow and insightful.

A Beginner's Guide to Kintsugi: The Japanese Art of Repairing Pottery and ...

Beauty in imperfection! Learn the ancient Japanese art of kintsugi and understand why, in the way of kintsugi artists, broken is better than new. This is your guide to putting the pieces back together to restore broken plates, vases, and other cerami...

The Art of Kintsugi: Japanese Craft of Repair

🏺 Kintsugi Repair Kits

These kits include the essential materials needed to practice kintsugi, from beginner-friendly sets to more traditional options. Ideal for repairing cherished ceramics or learning the foundations of golden repair, these kits make the art of kintsugi ...

This is my starter kit of choice. It has everything you need to get started but with a little extra wabi-sabi (3 colors)! Not to mention is packaged beautifully making it a great gift or box to store your kit in the future.

Kintsugi Food Safe Repair Kit - Gold, Silver & Phoenix Green

Are you looking for a starter kit that you can use on not just meaningful items but also those you use regularly then this is your kit. Not only is it affordable, it is also food and dishwasher safe. This is a highly recommended item.

CHIYU Kintsugi Repair Kit Gold Food Safe

This product is food safe and shipped from Japan. It will help you bring your valuables back to life and make them usable once again.

Kintsugi Repair Kit: Gold Only 23K Gold Powder - Food Safe

This KonMari Kintsugi craft kit offers several color options and has a fun spin on the traditional art. It's also an affordable starter kit.

Wabi-Sabi Kintsugi Repair Kit

If your serious about improving your Kintsugi skills this is a fantastic full stock kit that also has option the option of video courses. You will be a master in no time with this kit!

Advanced Kintsugi Kit: w/ Optional Video Courses

✨ Gold Powders & Metallic Finishes

Gold, brass, and metallic powders are what give kintsugi its signature glow. This section features a range of finishes — from traditional gold-toned powders to modern alternatives — allowing you to highlight cracks with intention and beauty.

I love this kit! It's got three base colors and is packaged beautifully to be used as a gift or to store your purchased product. With the gold, silver, and Phoenix Green you have an amazing powder starter kit.

Kintsugi Ceramic Repair Kit: Gold, Silver & Phoenix Green

🕯️ Ritual, Display & Mindful Practice Items

This item has been repaired with a custom Kintsugi technique. This piece services metaphor representing us when we are broken, we can heal and become stronger, wiser and more beautiful when we mend. This bowl can serve as a daily reminder that healing and repair is attainable.

Blue Wave Kintsugi Bowl for Wellness

🎥 Videos, Tutorials & Online Guides

Visual learning makes kintsugi more accessible. These videos and tutorials walk through techniques step-by-step, offering guidance for beginners and inspiration for experienced makers alike.

This is a beautiful video that explains Kintsugi's history and philosophical viewpoints. It's also a very calming video.

Kintsugi: Broken is Beautiful

Yuko's voice is angelic and relaxing. This is a short 5 minute video to show you how Kintsugi repair is completed.

VIDEO: Kintsugi - the Japanese art of repair | Everyday Home | ABC Australia

This is a beautiful instruction video, with all important technical details carefully explained and captured clearly in the video.

VIDEO Traditional Kintsugi Tutorial: Food safe method - Broken ceramics - Chimahaga Kintsugi Kit Manual

Kintsugi gold application tutorial which is a clear visual guide to technique.

VIDEO: Kintsugi - Final Urushi and gold Application

🖼️ Finished Kintsugi Art & Decorative Pieces

Not ready to repair something yourself? This section highlights finished kintsugi pieces and decorative items that embody the spirit of visible repair — beautiful reminders that imperfection can be honored, not hidden.

Do you have something you want repaired without doing the work? This place both commissions custom artwork and also does repairs on meaningful items.

Commission Made-to-Order Kintsugi Art

🧱 Adhesives, Urushi & Repair Materials

Strong, reliable adhesives are the foundation of kintsugi repair. This collection includes traditional and modern bonding materials used to reassemble ceramics before the gold is applied — ensuring both durability and longevity.

This is a Light Beige color Urushi. To be mixed with the tonoko powder to make the base filler for broken objects.

Mejiro Co. Raw Seshime Ki Urushi Lacquer - Beige

This Lacquer is a light brown colored produc and is all natural. Urushi is a natural material and does not contain toxic chemical additives! It is possible to apply liquid Urushi lacquer to almost any surface, including ceramic, metal, wood and even cloth. Raw urushi also known as "Ki urushi". To be mixed with the...

Raw Seshime Ki Urushi Lacquer from Japan - Light Brown

This Urushi finishing Lacquer is a Glossy Black in color. Urushi is a natural material and does not contain toxic chemical additives!

Black Finishing Urushi Lacquer from Japan - Glossy Black

This is a brownish red color Urushi. You can add a suitable colorant to make your best red color. This one is also low-allergenic and much safer than other traditional Japanese Urushi lacquers.

Mejiro Co. Urushi Japanese Lacquer - Dark Red

This site has everything you need for authentic Kintsugi, direct from Japan. If you are looking for the authentic Kintsugi goods, this is your place to find it!

GOENNE | Best Japanese Kintsugi Supplies

This is a Matte Black all natural Urushi Lacquer. It will blend nicely with pottery and other ceramic items.

Mejiro Co. Roiro Urushi Lacquer -Matte Black

This clear Urushi lacquer is hard to find. This is an affordable options for anyone seeking a clear finish for Kintsugi repair.

Toho, Inc. Japanese Lacquer - Clear

🖌️ Tools, Brushes & Application Supplies

Precision matters in kintsugi. Here you’ll find fine brushes, spatulas, mixing tools, and application supplies that support careful repair work and clean, elegant lines. These tools help transform broken pieces into refined works of art.

This site has the best Kintsugi supplies for all of your needs.

GOENNE | Best Japanese Kintsugi Supplies & Urushi Lacquer