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
Statue with Missing Fingers and Toes
In this restoration video, we repair a damaged plaster Infant Jesus statue with missing fingers and toes, as well as scratches and paint stains. The process demonstrates professional techniques such as silicone mold impression and resin casting to recreate the missing parts. Once the resin pieces are sculpted and attached, the surface is refined, color-matched, and blended to achieve a seamless, invisible repair.
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 reconstructing and restoring a missing hand on a ceramic sculpture or vase. To ensure accuracy, the replacement hand was modeled after another identical vessel with an intact hand, using a silicone mold and resin epoxy 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.
