There are several ways to recreate a missing part, and the videos below demonstrate different techniques using clay, resin, or a combination of both. In addition, we show the process through step-by-step photo illustrations, focusing on resin casting from a mold impression taken of the original section.
Restoring a Broken Plaster Infant Jesus with Missing Fingers and Toes
Restoration video showing how to repair a plaster Infant Jesus statue with missing fingers and toes. Using silicone mold impressions and resin casting, the damaged parts are recreated, sculpted, and seamlessly color-matched for a professional, invisible repair.
Repairing an Antique Vase with Missing Handle Using a Metal Peg for Strength
Duplicating a missing ceramic handle using the existing handle as a reference. An impression of the intact handle is taken, and resin epoxy is used to cast a replacement. The new handle is then pegged in place, mended, filled, sanded, painted, and glazed seamlessly.
How to: Replace rare crock's broken rim using clay on the pottery wheel and cold materials (paint and glaze). Click picture for lesson details
Making Missing Pottery Bowl Missing Section
How to accurately sculpt and place a missing segment using resin casting. Click picture for lesson details
Adding a Missing Vase Base Section
How to sculpt a missing segment on a broken vessel or sculpture by taking impression and casting resin epoxy.
Recreating a Missing Sculpture/Vase Hand
In this abbreviated video lesson, you'll see the process of restoring a missing hand on a ceramic sculpture or vase. For accuracy, the replacement hand was modeled after an identical vessel with an intact hand, using silicone mold and resin casting.
Recreating a Missing Sculpture Foot
Reconstructing a missing foot on a ceramic Nativity sculpture. Because of the narrow cross section, a metal peg was inserted to ensure proper mechanical integrity. The repair was then completed with airbrushed paint and a cold glaze to match the original colors and sheen.
Missing Cup Handle Added With Gold Kintsugi
The restoration involved taking an impression of a similar handle, casting a duplicate in resin, and securely mounting it with metal pegs to ensure mechanical integrity. Finally, the 23.5K gold Kintsugi process was applied, honoring the mug's history.
Sculpting a Handle: Clay, Resin, and Kintsugi Finish
A broken cup with sentimental value and missing a large handle segment was restored using 23.5K gold Kintsugi art. This tutorial is focused on making a handle using clay without the need to fire it in a kiln. Turn the speaker on if you need to hear explanations.
