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Eearlier this month Luba restored a beautiful Esther Marion piece, which is now on display at the Town Hall of the City of Turbeville, SC. Read more about it…

In the 16th century Europeans set out to discover the “secret” of true porcelain, which was popular in China. But they lacked the right ingredients, mainly “kaolin”, and instead experimented with various mixtures of clay and powdered glass. “Soft paste” porcelain is softer than “hard paste” porcelain because it’s fired at a lower temperature. Restoration of soft-paste” porcelain requires lots of patience and attention to detail because the glaze is clear and thick, it often forms in pools. The material is more fragile than hard-paste porcelain, so bonding the piece takes longer and requires a combination of various Epoxys. 

Contact Luel Restoration Studio for your porcelain and ceramic restoration needs. We provide free estimates and our restoraiton and repair turnaround time is around four weeks depending on the severity of the damage. 

What to Do for China, Porcelain, and Ceramic Repair. If your ceramic piece has cracked, do not pick up the Super Glue!  Store brand glues may keep the pieces together, many glues cannot be removed and makes a seamless, beautiful ceramic repair impossible.Patch-up jobs will decrease the monetary value of item and decrease the beauty of a cherished piece.  If you have an heirloom, art piece, or valuable piece that needs china, porcelain, or ceramic repair, follow these simple steps:1. Collect all the pieces! Easier for a ceramic repair artist to work with original pieces and less expensive to create a new piece. 2. Consult with a professional ceramic repair shop about the restoration of your item. Most shops offer free estimates. 3. Package your item properly.  Luel Restoration Studios advises on proper shipping in evaluating your project.