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Damaged Antique Handmade Figurine Repair



This figurine is over 100 years old and have strong emotional connection to the owner. It broke to many pieces with some segments missing that required sculpting. Below are some of the steps taken.

Broken figurine arrived


Cementing work in progress showing missing segments


Cementing work complete showing missing segments

Cemented missing pieces with fired pottery segments


Filling all gaps with PC11 filler


After filler is cured, sand surfaces

Sanding process starting with 200 grit, then 400 grit and ended
with 3,200 grit mesh


Ready for painting

Ready for painting

Apply latex in areas needing protection from airbrush painting


Air brushing first color see more about painting


Remove latex

Painting details


Painting details

Painting complete


Applying glaze

Ready - front


Ready - rear

Ready - bottom



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