Thank you so much for sharing this video of your process as a restoration expert. My husband broke a Lladro tonight that my grandmother gave me before she died nearly 30 years ago. I just ordered some of the HXTAL Epoxy and I'm hoping I can do half a good a job as you and put the head back on. Thank you for giving me some hope.
Great thumb ! thumbs up !! I have a large Lladro flower seller, a nightmare to handle !! No idea how they shipped their wares ! I'm not really a fan as I've seen 'collectors' and wow !! each to their own ,,
Lladro ceramics come in specially fitted boxes or crates. Fitted styrofoam for the small ones and specially constructed, fitted crates for the larger, or complex ceramics.
Thank you Martin for sharing your expertise in statue repair. I've since purchased the A+B Epoxy and can't believe what a great job it's done on a heavily damaged 1900's plaster and horse hair angel statue I'm repairing. Your repair process is very easy to follow. And thank you for sharing all the epoxies you use and your method of securing the broken pieces. Where do I purchase the HXTL epoxy (not sure Amazon has the one you use)...and can it be used on marble statue repair?
You're welcome Gee. I'm glad you found me helpful. HXTL can be found in many places on the web. It can't be purchased at a store, as far as I know. It can be listed as "HXTL", "HXTAL", "HXTAL-Nyl-1", it's all the same stuff. I get the 60 gram kit. Yes, it can be used for marble repair. Good for tight-fitting non-porous joint/materials.
Is the long gold pole porceleian or is it made of metal? I have a lladro clown I would love to get restored, unfortunately though I bought him second hand with 2 fingers missing, could I somehow get new fingers put onto him? 😫
If I remember correctly, the pole is brass. Yes, it is possible to repair fingers on Lladro figurines. Send me a couple of in-focus photos to my email address: mscherer@tesserak.net, if you want an estimate.
Hi Martin. I'm a Restoration technician ad well and I'm repairing the same Lladro figurine. The owner wants me to take off the same big white flower and replace it with the replacement sent from Lladro. So I have two questions: do you have recommendations on how to remove the old flower? Then also have you ever spoken with the Lladro company and had them send you a replacement?
Lladro fastens a lot of the pieces of their sculptures with epoxy. You should be able to see the clear epoxy at the base off the flower. Sometimes it's a bit discolored to an amber color. I use a careful and precise application of "Jasco epoxy and paint remover" to the epoxy. This will weaken or dissolve the epoxy. It might take more than one application before you can get the flower loose. Be patient and careful. You need to rinse, with water, and dry the area of each application of the Jasco before the next application. If the part you need to replace is fired in place (baked in the kiln with slip instead of bonded with epoxy) then you need to grind the part off with a diamond bit rotary tool, like a Dremel. Yes, it's been a while but I have communicated with Lladro regarding replacement parts. They do sell some replacement parts but not as many as they used to. The best way is to take a photo of the Lladro you need to repair (showing the entire sculpture) and a photo of the location of the part that needs to be replaced. Letting them know you are a professional restorer is helpful. I would check with them on the availability of the part in question before removing it. Sometimes only a part of the flower needs repair. If the part is not available from Lladro, you might be able to repair only the broken part . . . if you're lucky. Good luck to you!
Good question. Actually, I'd say there's more than one deciding factor. Also, the answers I'm about to give are a generalization, and only apply to ceramic repairs. There are lots of little issues that can alter the final determination. First, I determine if the thing I need to bond is porous or non-porous. Then, the question becomes, what is the condition of the edges that will be bonded. If it's a clean break with perfectly mating edges, I'll use a bonding agent that is designed for a close, tight fit. If the edges are rough, worn, and meet with a loose fit or gaps, then I'll use an epoxy that is a good strong gap-filling bond. Another determining factor is the "working time" or "open time" of the bonding agent. How much time to I need to get these pieces in place before the glue starts to set? Do I need to be able to adjust parts later in the build? Does the object I'm repairing need to hold water? Do I need a bonding agent and filler in one that I can mix color into? Is it exposed to weather? How strong does it have to be? I could go on . . . Essentially, the first paragraph comes into play with every repair. After that it's just more specific questions regarding the thing being repaired. I hope this helps. I glad you like watching, thanks.
Hello Martin I watched your videos, you are an amazing master I am also engaged in the restoration of lladro in Spain I have a question for you, what kind of paint did you use to restore your finger, you did it perfectly thanks for your videos Best regards Max
@@marsgitar Hello Thank you for message I looked at the sites of these manufacturers and there are a lot of products, I can not find a specific paint You have the opportunity to take a photo of two bottles that you used for this particular figure or write the number of the paint tone I will be very grateful maxxluxury@gmail.com Best regards Max
@@maksymnechyporuk4793 The colors are: Golden brand liquid acrylics: red oxide, titan buff, and shading gray; mixed to get the skin tone. The clear coat is Sylmasta brand Cold Glaze Pro II high gloss clear.
Hi Martin. Great videos, very helpful, thanks. What is the file set that you use? Do they have a certain roughness? Been using sand paper but can be very awkward to get to certain areas.
Thanks Ben G. I use a lot of different files in my work. The ones used in this video are both from Harbor Freight: one is a set of 6 in. metal files with a medium roughness (the gray ones with handles) and the other set is a set of 6 in. diamond files (must be careful with these. though they file in any direction, you have to be careful because they will scratch most anything you file with them). Also, I use abrasives sold at the cosmetics section of the drug store (for filing nails and such; all kinds of shapes and sizes. sometimes I cut these to make the "file" I need.) Hope this is helpful. Good luck!
Hi Martin, I’m considering buying a lladro piece that is missing three small birds on top of an umbrella, and I wanted to know if this is something that you would be able to fix? Can you send me your information so I can reach out to you?
You can contact me at my email address: mscherer@tesserak.net. I will need to see the item in question. Also if there is a number on the bottom of the figurine, that would be helpful. I need to identify the piece, then check with Lladro to see if there are replacement birds for that figurine, along with there current price. If not I would have to make them. Please send me a couple of photos.
What an inspiration to watch a master craftsman at work. Thank you so much.
A belated thank you very much
Thank you so much for sharing this video of your process as a restoration expert. My husband broke a Lladro tonight that my grandmother gave me before she died nearly 30 years ago. I just ordered some of the HXTAL Epoxy and I'm hoping I can do half a good a job as you and put the head back on. Thank you for giving me some hope.
Did it work?
Nice work. Such a delicate sculpture, too. Should have a special travel box.
Very well done video. I love the use of modeling clay to support the flower petal while the bonding agent sets. Thank you for showing your techniques.
Great thumb ! thumbs up !! I have a large Lladro flower seller, a nightmare to handle !! No idea how they shipped their wares ! I'm not really a fan as I've seen 'collectors' and wow !! each to their own ,,
Lladro ceramics come in specially fitted boxes or crates. Fitted styrofoam for the small ones and specially constructed, fitted crates for the larger, or complex ceramics.
Enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing your skills.
Thank you.
We love watching your steady hand.
How do you decide whether or not to use your hotbox to cure the reattached pieces? ❤️🙏
It takes 5 to 7 days for hxtal to cure. If I put in the hot box for 12-24 hrs. I can work on it the next day. The hot box speeds up the curing time.
Beautiful x
Fantastic Work !
Thank you!
Thank you Martin for sharing your expertise in statue repair. I've since purchased the A+B Epoxy and can't believe what a great job it's done on a heavily damaged 1900's plaster and horse hair angel statue I'm repairing. Your repair process is very easy to follow. And thank you for sharing all the epoxies you use and your method of securing the broken pieces. Where do I purchase the HXTL epoxy (not sure Amazon has the one you use)...and can it be used on marble statue repair?
You're welcome Gee. I'm glad you found me helpful.
HXTL can be found in many places on the web. It can't be purchased at a store, as far as I know. It can be listed as "HXTL", "HXTAL", "HXTAL-Nyl-1", it's all the same stuff. I get the 60 gram kit. Yes, it can be used for marble repair. Good for tight-fitting non-porous joint/materials.
@@marsgitar Thank you for your quick reply. I will order HXTL on line then.
Totally amazing!
Beautiful job. How much value does it lose with repairs?
I've no idea. I'm not an appraiser nor an expert on this subject.
Is the long gold pole porceleian or is it made of metal? I have a lladro clown I would love to get restored, unfortunately though I bought him second hand with 2 fingers missing, could I somehow get new fingers put onto him? 😫
If I remember correctly, the pole is brass.
Yes, it is possible to repair fingers on Lladro figurines. Send me a couple of in-focus photos to my email address: mscherer@tesserak.net, if you want an estimate.
I wish I could have watched you sand and buff it. What tools did you use?
I used MicroMesh abrasive sheets, by hand. Grits from 2400 thru 8000. Then buffed by hand with Novus polishing compound.
Hi Martin. I'm a Restoration technician ad well and I'm repairing the same Lladro figurine. The owner wants me to take off the same big white flower and replace it with the replacement sent from Lladro. So I have two questions: do you have recommendations on how to remove the old flower? Then also have you ever spoken with the Lladro company and had them send you a replacement?
Lladro fastens a lot of the pieces of their sculptures with epoxy. You should be able to see the clear epoxy at the base off the flower. Sometimes it's a bit discolored to an amber color. I use a careful and precise application of "Jasco epoxy and paint remover" to the epoxy. This will weaken or dissolve the epoxy. It might take more than one application before you can get the flower loose. Be patient and careful. You need to rinse, with water, and dry the area of each application of the Jasco before the next application.
If the part you need to replace is fired in place (baked in the kiln with slip instead of bonded with epoxy) then you need to grind the part off with a diamond bit rotary tool, like a Dremel.
Yes, it's been a while but I have communicated with Lladro regarding replacement parts. They do sell some replacement parts but not as many as they used to. The best way is to take a photo of the Lladro you need to repair (showing the entire sculpture) and a photo of the location of the part that needs to be replaced. Letting them know you are a professional restorer is helpful. I would check with them on the availability of the part in question before removing it. Sometimes only a part of the flower needs repair. If the part is not available from Lladro, you might be able to repair only the broken part . . . if you're lucky.
Good luck to you!
@@marsgitar that is all amazing information!! Thank you so much for your help!
Hi Martin. What is the determining factor for your choice of bonding agent? Thanks love watching your vids
Good question. Actually, I'd say there's more than one deciding factor. Also, the answers I'm about to give are a generalization, and only apply to ceramic repairs. There are lots of little issues that can alter the final determination.
First, I determine if the thing I need to bond is porous or non-porous. Then, the question becomes, what is the condition of the edges that will be bonded. If it's a clean break with perfectly mating edges, I'll use a bonding agent that is designed for a close, tight fit. If the edges are rough, worn, and meet with a loose fit or gaps, then I'll use an epoxy that is a good strong gap-filling bond.
Another determining factor is the "working time" or "open time" of the bonding agent. How much time to I need to get these pieces in place before the glue starts to set? Do I need to be able to adjust parts later in the build?
Does the object I'm repairing need to hold water? Do I need a bonding agent and filler in one that I can mix color into? Is it exposed to weather? How strong does it have to be?
I could go on . . .
Essentially, the first paragraph comes into play with every repair. After that it's just more specific questions regarding the thing being repaired.
I hope this helps. I glad you like watching, thanks.
Hello Martin
I watched your videos, you are an amazing master
I am also engaged in the restoration of lladro in Spain
I have a question for you, what kind of paint did you use to restore your finger, you did it perfectly
thanks for your videos
Best regards
Max
Thank you for the compliment.
I use Golden brand acrylic paints to repaint the repair. It is then covered with Sylmasta brand clear coat.
@@marsgitar
Hello
Thank you for message
I looked at the sites of these manufacturers and there are a lot of products, I can not find a specific paint
You have the opportunity to take a photo of two bottles that you used for this particular figure or write the number of the paint tone
I will be very grateful
maxxluxury@gmail.com
Best regards
Max
@@maksymnechyporuk4793 The colors are: Golden brand liquid acrylics: red oxide, titan buff, and shading gray; mixed to get the skin tone. The clear coat is Sylmasta brand Cold Glaze Pro II high gloss clear.
@@marsgitar Thank you very much
What is the name ofbthe glue you are using?
As I say in the video, in print on screen, the clear bonding agent is Hxtal epoxy.
Hello I wish that I could send my two porcelain dolls that lost their fingers to you!
Natasha: Contact me through my email: mscherer@tesserak.net
Hi Martin. Great videos, very helpful, thanks. What is the file set that you use? Do they have a certain roughness? Been using sand paper but can be very awkward to get to certain areas.
Thanks Ben G. I use a lot of different files in my work. The ones used in this video are both from Harbor Freight: one is a set of 6 in. metal files with a medium roughness (the gray ones with handles) and the other set is a set of 6 in. diamond files (must be careful with these. though they file in any direction, you have to be careful because they will scratch most anything you file with them). Also, I use abrasives sold at the cosmetics section of the drug store (for filing nails and such; all kinds of shapes and sizes. sometimes I cut these to make the "file" I need.) Hope this is helpful. Good luck!
Tesserak Studios thanks. Looking forward to seeing some more videos. 👍🏼
I think the little boat is called an Oricule gosh I don't know the correct spelling
Hi Martin, I’m considering buying a lladro piece that is missing three small birds on top of an umbrella, and I wanted to know if this is something that you would be able to fix? Can you send me your information so I can reach out to you?
You can contact me at my email address: mscherer@tesserak.net.
I will need to see the item in question. Also if there is a number on the bottom of the figurine, that would be helpful. I need to identify the piece, then check with Lladro to see if there are replacement birds for that figurine, along with there current price. If not I would have to make them. Please send me a couple of photos.
@@marsgitar , thank you so much for the quick reply. I will send you some pictures in a few minutes, thank you!
@@marsgitar , for some reason the email is not going through. Can I give you my email so I can reply back to yours?
@@marcomanganazoshow419 Yes, you may.
Great work. Sorry I could only make you 499 subs.
Thanks!