Ceramics Repair
Ceramics Repair's restorers will repair and restore a wide range of materials including ceramics, pottery, china, porcelain, clay, terracotta, resin, earthenware, stoneware and other such materials.
Our restoration team undertakes many different types of restoration, using a wide selection of glazes and paints, selected according to the client’s requirements. Depending on the item's requirements, we select the appropriate process—such as cold glaze restoration—and use glazes and paints carefully tailored to the piece.
There is a variety of repair and restoration techniques we can carry out. This is all dependent on which materials the item is made from. For materials such as plaster, clay, and resin, we carry out a cold restoration using either acrylic-based glazes and paints or solvent-based glazes and paints. This is decided after the item is evaluated.
The restorers also offer what they term as a museum repair or restoration - a type of high-level restoration, which requires neither glaze nor paint. Any missing segments would be reconstructed using colour-related resin and would completely seal any cracks.
With items composed of materials such as ceramic, china and porcelain, the restorer would normally use an oven to bake the restoration. If a cold restoration is required this will be decided after the item has been evaluated. In using the oven we would not exceed 250 to 300 degrees Celsius and we would use solvent-based paints and glazes.
The team's aim is to offer the client the exact repair or restoration, which suits the project’s demands, to an exacting, high standard and one which is in line with the client’s budget.
Important Notes on Restoring Domestic Items
We can restore everyday domestic items (such as mugs and plates) to display quality only. Please note that these items cannot be used for food or drink after restoration.
Why can't restored items be used?
- Material Constraints: Professional conservation materials are designed to break down under duress (such as hot water, hand washing, and dishwashers). Using a restored item would eventually cause the repair to fail.
- Health & Safety: Due to the risk of failure—especially with hot liquids—restored items pose a safety hazard if used.
Consider Replacement vs. Repair
Because professional restoration requires a significant investment, it is often more cost-effective to replace standard everyday items. For everyday items with low monetary value, buying a replacement is often more practical. However, if the item holds cherished sentimental value, our display-quality restoration is a wonderful way to preserve it.
Our Restoration Options
- Budget Restoration: Restored to display quality using hand-painting and cold glazing. Please note that the finish will not be completely seamless.
- Premium Restoration: Performed by our master restorer for an invisible or near-invisible finish.
Important Reminder: Regardless of which service you choose, all restored items remain strictly for display only and are no longer functional.
