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Is it possible to repair broken ceramic art?

I had this beautiful ceramic bear plate.I accidentally broke it.I would buy another one but the problem is that it is so rare to find.Is there any proffessional that could repair it to the way it is?

Answer:

No, the cracks will always show. The best that can be done is to make them fine if all the material is there.
If you want a professional to fix it make sure you have all the pieces and then look for a skilled restorer in your area. This restorer should have extensive knowledge of ceramic materials, processes and how to fix and mask cracks and breaks. They might be expensive though. You could look for a ceramic artist as they would almost always know how to repair. If you want to repair it yourself, make sure you have all the pieces, then purchase an glue or epoxy adhesive meant for porous surfaces. Glue the pieces back together and wear gloves while you do this. You might have to tape pieces in place in order to ensure they bond, use either blue tape or artists tape, as they will not damage the surface. To hide the cracks if they are noticeable use watercolors to tint the cracks. I hope this helps

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