Japanese Vase (Lamp) Repair pt1
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- Опубликовано: 23 авг 2019
- Trying something different in this series of videos. A long format showing much more time on each step of the process. More talking and leaving out the music. I wanted to show just how much work goes into a repair like this.
Also this is a step down to a "B" quality repair; a slight step down from my best work but still a good quality repair.
I was told that these are "Mimosa" style vases. The maker's mark on the bottom of the vases is missing due to the holes bored through the bases, so we don't know for sure if they are real Mimosa vases. The customer, who brought me two of these to repair, picked up the vases before I finished editing this video and, I'm happy to say, were pleased with the results.
Thanks to Ellen Wight for the camera work and proofing. I couldn't have made this video without your help.
Learn more about my restoration business, including contact information at my web site: www.tesserak.com
Here are some of the tools and materials I use in my restoration business.
A+B brand epoxy putty: www.aplusbputty.com/epoxy-put...
A+B brand epoxy paste: www.aplusbputty.com/fast-past...
Milliput epoxy putty: www.milliput.com/products.html
HXTAL-Nyl 1 liquid clear epoxy (for glass and porcelain): www.hxtal.com/
Micro Mesh sandpaper: micro-surface.com/micro-mesh-...
Sylmasta brand Cold Glaze Pro System: sylmasta.net/product-category...
Sylmasta brand Ultimate Gold/Silver (6 color set): sylmasta.net/product-category...
Iwata Airbrushes and accessories: www.iwata-airbrush.com/
Medea airbrush cleaner: www.iwata-airbrush.com/medea-...
Golden brand acrylic paints and mediums: www.goldenpaints.com/
Rub n' Buff: www.allartsupplies.com/item.p...
Novus polishing compounds: www.novuspolish.com/
Jasco brand Paint and Epoxy remover: www.jasco-help.com/product/pre...
Micro Mark tools, etc.: www.micromark.com/?ns_md=cpc&...
Easy Mold: Silicone Putty (quick mold): www.amazon.com/Silicone-Moldi...
Easy Cast: Clear casting epoxy: www.eti-usa.com/easy-cast
Quick Cast: Polyurethane casting resin: www.tapplastics.com/product/m...
Renaissance: Micro-Crystalline wax polish: www.picreator.co.uk
I love puzzles. I would love this part of your job.
Watching a master at work is indeed enthralling. Such artistry.
This was not the least-bit boring! I loved watching you work! Great video... Can't wait for Part 2!
Thanks very much for the compliment. I'm glad you enjoyed watching.
Wow! I am always in awe with your work. I love the detail, the patience you give to each one of your repairs! This is just amazing, and very satisfying to watch! Looking forward to part 2! :)
Thanks for the compliments. I'm so glad you enjoy these videos.
I like your attitude and especially your honesty. I admire people like you.
However, I would not play jag saw puzzles with you; you are just too good.
Keep up the good work.
I think the average person would just say goodbye to an item that broke into that many pieces And just accept it. Even if it was something that had sentimental value or any kind of value. I'm thinking is it worth repairing?
Whatever the case why the owner wanted it repaired,
You did an incredible job on it.
And it's so interesting to watch. Amazing!
I'm an avid jigsaw puzzle enthusiast so I was not bored at all watching you do this because it is like putting together a jigsaw puzzle.
So I didn't jump ahead.
There is a satisfaction of seeing something in pieces and then putting it back together again.
Thanks for the comment, and the compliment. I thought much like you did, before I got into this profession. Now that I've done many, many of these repairs, I can tell you that sentimental value surpasses monetary value almost every time. Some folks place a great deal of sentimental value on precious family heirlooms, or childhood memories.
I'm glad you enjoyed watching.
I very much like doing things others refer to as tedious myself. Your meticulous work and patience is awe inspiring. I really enjoy watching how you work.
Thanks Laura.
Great Work amazing Detail Broke the same type Vase when I was a Child lovely to see it been Restored Well Done keep up the Good Work
Thank you!
Amazing Martin, thank you for showing & sharing with us, hope you continue to do more videos, I have learned so much from you, thank you!
Thank you. I'm so glad you liked watching.
I have missed your videos please continue to make them
I intend to keep making these. They take a lot of time to make, so they tend to come infrequently. Thanks for watching.
great work so profesional
Thank you for the information .
It’s a beautiful vase! I’m enjoying watching you work.
Thanks Connie!
Great format! Love it.
Thank you for the feedback.
Haha! When the video started, I thought, "where are all those teeny pieces shown in the video still?" Then you "dismantled the previous repairs"!
I'm only a few seconds in. This will be amazing to watch. It's like a jigsaw puzzle.
Oh, is this Satsuma porcelain?
Masterful! I didn't know this kind of thing could even be done. :D
I think it's Satsuma. . . the client says it is.
Another amazing repair!
Thanks!
When this video posted I think I squealed a little out loud:)
I am surprised you don’t put out a commercial DVD that teaches porcelain restoration.
do you ever consider getting those glass pipettes with the very thin tips? i would think it'll save a lot of dipping effort.
Martin these are so helpful. What happens if you have a hole, but can't get inside. For example, a vase where the hole bottom was blown out, but top of vase is too small to get your hand in there to even get tape on?
I have just the video for you. Watch this: ruclips.net/video/a_MsmczoI4M/видео.html
nice work , bat I feel that this vase is not so expensive or valued to worth a restoration
Martin, do you take photos of your pieces when they come in?
Yes, I take before and after photos of almost everything that I work on.
Dare I ask what are your credentials/experience to undertake or take on the responsibilities of such restorations? Not to be argumentative, but what is you training? Seems rather casual to me...
Thanks. F.
I worked for 5 years for a restoration studio, "Venerable Classics" with a national reputation for the quality of its work. When they closed in 2011 I was their lead restorer.
I've been an artist since I was a child, working in just about every kind of traditional art media. I've also been a sculptor and model maker for over 40 years.
How much does a repair like this cost? Amazing.
I don't remember exactly . . . and I don't have time to look it up at the moment. This was one of a pair that I repaired. Cost was in the $600-$800 range, I think.
Martin Scherer good to know - Thank you!
Could you recommend what air brush to buy
I use Iwata brand airbrushes. They are a bit on the pricey side. You don't need an expensive one. Any decent airbrush will do. Go with a name brand.
Hey. My porcelain vase also broken. I want to reapair that. Will tell me the glue name plzz
The clear bonding agent I'm using is "HXTAL", sometimes listed as "HXTAL Nyl-1". It's made to repair glass but is excellent for repairing porcelain as well. Good luck to you.
Hi Martin what's a rough price for repair on a large vase like this ?
Roughly, in the $400 - $500 range.
Do you have a list of the products you use?
On my newer videos description section I have a list of links to products and tools I use: here's a link to one of them: ruclips.net/video/SBDq4YClRY8/видео.html
and what is that little putty knife called?
I call it a "putty knife". I made it. I've made several. It's easier and quicker than trying to find the exact one I need. I make many of my tools.
Honestly as an artist I would never take A B or C!! if you want something repaired just repair as well as you can. Would you want a painting half painted 😮
Should have just send it back with all the tape on 😂
That would be "F" level repair. And, you can figure out what the "F" stands for later! :)
a support for filler for objects with holes in them when u have no access to the inside.. use metal mesh(brass, copper, aluminum) or metal(not polyester) window screening. cut mesh at least 1/4" larger all around than the size of the hole. thread the mesh with string. one horizontal one vertical at least 1/4" inside the size of the hole. leave the 4 string ends at least 10" long . apply adhesive along the inside of the hole with a thin pop sickle stick.
insert the mesh into the hole. pull on the strings to bring the mesh into the adhesive. if need be, use a stiletto or whatever to coax the mesh into the adhesive. masking tape the strings to the object or lay a pop sickle stick across the hole and tie the strings to keep the mesh in the adhesive. once the adhesive sets, cut off/pull out the strings. u will now have a good base to lay the filler onto.
if my explanation is not clear, i can do a mock up and photograph it for u.
hope this helps. less is more.
Thanks for another good tip! Very helpful. Your explanation is perfectly clear to me. I do appreciate your suggestions.
Hi @nala yat, your explanation was very usefyl for me. Would you mind informing your email so that I would have your explanation more detailed, maybe with a mock up or photograph, as you offered to Martin. Many thanks! Zélia
No disrespect intended but Satsuma porcelain is not very valuable surely your time costs more than the vase ? or is it either sentimental of a practice piece for you personally .
In this case there were two of these broken lamps, both with a great deal of sentimental value attached to them.
Amazing but why do you professional repair craftsmen work in a white box? I have noticed this with other professionals, too.
I do it mainly because the light it brighter than the lights in the rest of my studio . . . because I'm shooting video. Video wants lots of light.
I also do it when mixing colors: I use "daylight" bulbs in there. What you're seeing in my "white box" is my spray booth. It just happens to be good for shooting video.
Might you say more about the A, B and C levels of repair? Maybe even examples if that’s easy. And don’t apologize - many of us love even the tedious stuff. 🥱
I'll try to address that in a future video. I also need to add that description to my web site. Thanks for the reminder.