Gold mending

[Jennifer Rhinesmith]

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Hi, I don't know too much about this, but a friend of mine uses this
technique a lot. When ever he has a piece that has cracked and he really
likes the piece, he uses gold leaf. The crack really stands out, but for
some reason it really looks good. I haven't been brave enough to try it
yet. Jennifer in Alpine, Tx HOTTER THEN $#*+ Here today!

On Sat, 26 Jul 1997, KDrescherg wrote:

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> I would like to know some possible recipies or techniques for using
> gold/gold leaf to mend pots. I would not use it often but could see some
> nice uses.
>
> C. Greenman
> kdres...@aol.com
>

[D. Kim Lindaberry]

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KDrescherg wrote:
> > I would like to know some possible recipies or techniques for using
> > gold/gold leaf to mend pots.

You should be able to first fill any cracks with auto body putty
(Bondo). A tip with Bondo, there is a stage during the setup of it where
is can be trimed with a sharp edge very easily. Otherwise you need to
sand down any excess when it has hardened.

Kim

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[P. F. S.]

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>> I would like to know some possible recipies or techniques for using

>> gold/gold leaf to mend pots. I would not use it often but could see
>some
>> nice uses.
>>
>> C. Greenman
>> kdres...@aol.com
>>
>

There is a beautiful example in the Freer Gallery/Smithsonian Institution
of a gold-mended bowl. Perhaps someone there could help dig up some
information on the technique. You can find some addresses/phone numbers
through the web site at http://www.smithsonian.com. If you don't have
web access, email me and I'll try to help.

Pam