China & Glass Repairs & Restorations

China repair and glass repair are both intricate processes that will repair most breaks, cracks, chips, and other flaws.

China or fine china is another term for porcelain, which is a translucent ceramic material created by baking special clays and powders at very high temperature. The most common objects made from china or porcelain are household objects including dinnerware, vases, dolls and small statues. The manufacture of porcelain dates back to 2nd century China, with successful European manufacture of China starting in the 18th century. Antique and high quality porcelain objects can be of very high monetary and even sentimental value, and can be repaired or restored to near original condition by a skilled artisan.

Craftsmen and artists specialising in china repairs are able to restore all types of ceramics including hard paste porcelain, soft paste porcelain, bone china, pottery, stoneware, earthenware, majolica and many more. China repairs will includes all types of glaze and finish, including bisque, matt, high gloss and lusterware. Some china repairs businesses will also be able to offer repair and restoration services for marble, alabaster, jade, ivory, bronze, plaster, antique gilded and gessoed frames.

Whilst the repair of glass and crystal is more difficult than for china and porcelain, some businesses can even repair or restore damaged glassware and crystal. Restoration of coloured glass is especially successful. However, the degree of success that can be achieved with any glass repair should be discussed and clearly explained before commencing work on the damaged item.