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Better in what sense? It seems unlikely that a cup repaired with lacquer and gold dust would be suitable for hot liquids!
by kwhitefoot 5y ago
Better in what sense? It seems unlikely that a cup repaired with lacquer and gold dust would be suitable for hot liquids!
- shellfishgene 5y agoI've done this with epoxy (sold as "food safe") and mica powder, and the results have gone through the dishwasher dozens of times just fine. Haven't poured boiling water in so far though.
- foo_barrio 5y agoI have tea cups repaired this way and have attempted to repair a few cups with lacquer. The cups work fine after 5+ years.
- ofrzeta 5y agoThe first time I read your comment I understood it as "it took the cup five years to reach a state that it could be used (again)" because the lacquer takes so long to dry. That would have added another fine twist (patience) to Kintsugi :-)