| If you have ever broken one of your family | | | | decorative areas. |
| heirlooms or a treasured collectible it is a good | | | | 4. Museum : The filled areas match either the |
| idea to understand what your options are for a | | | | body color or base color. |
| successful restoration. | | | | Some objects once restored are for ornamental |
| Most restoration companies offer four types of | | | | & display purposes ONLY. A restored object |
| repair: | | | | is best kept out of direct sunlight. Care needs to |
| 1. Rebonding : Re-assembly of existing Pieces | | | | be taken when handling a restored object. |
| without any color restoration. This type of repair | | | | If you need an item repaired that you would like |
| is the least expensive. | | | | to be able to use for food or liquid ie; mugs, |
| 2. Invisible : Where the repair is finally retouched, | | | | plates and platters, the only effective method is |
| to match the surrounding decoration and finish. | | | | rebonding. |
| The majority of repairs of this type, are invisible | | | | As with any service, the skill of the restoration |
| to the eye. This type of repair is the most | | | | artist is key to a good outcome so make sure |
| expensive. | | | | that you are dealing with an experienced |
| 3. Oriental : Filled areas are retouched with either | | | | company. |
| gold laquer or leaf. Minimal retouching of | | | | |