When restoring ceramics or porcelain, a two-part epoxy adhesive is used, as well as other fillers, paints and glazes to create a seamless fix. This beautifully detailed blue and white porcelain vase was knocked over and the accident created a significant chip. As always, multiple steps are taken to ensure a flawless repair.
The first step to restoring ceramics and porcelain is a deep surface clean. In this case, the vase was cleaned in its’ entirety. The missing section was recreated using a non-shrinking, durable filler. After attaching the recreated section, we finely sanded and smoothed out the filling. The repair was then tediously and meticulously in-painted, continuing and matching the pattern on the vase. To protect the repair, the vase was sealed with a protective, UV-stable varnish that also prevents yellowing from age.
Do you or someone you know need photos, paintings, statues or collectibles, repaired or cleaned? Contact Back in the Frame Art Restoration today to get your artwork back in the frame!
