There are several types of ceramics. You have porcelain and then you have bone china. Each of these has its own set of pros and cons. When looking at porcelain restoration or china restoration, it’s important to note that you’ll only be able to fix it to a certain extent. In fact, if you want to make sure that the quality of the ceramics you own remains intact, then you should leave it to the experts.

What can you do during china or porcelain restoration?

An expert should do the actual restoration process. However, you should keep a few things in mind if you have broken your precious china. Firstly, you must recover all of the fragments. This is because when you hand it over to a professional ceramics conservator, they will always prioritise restoring it to its original state.

With the lack of certain fragments, whether big or small, the ceramics conservator may need to recreate them using precise techniques and methods that are sensitive to conservation. These techniques and methods can only be achieved by a professional.

Aside from restoring your china to its original state after the accident, seeking the help of a professional also offers several benefits. These benefits include the removal of any glues or tape that previous amateur repair services may have left behind. In addition, if your ceramics is a bit old, then the china restoration professional can also bring back the colour that was once lost from scratching and gliding it on abraided surfaces.

On another note, if you failed to retrieve all of the fragments, then a professional can still find ways to restore them as close as they possibly can to their original state. Hiring a professional means they will perform full restoration even with missing areas.

China and porcelain restoration may not seem like a big deal, but you do have to remember that some items are considered precious family heirlooms. With this, some have grown attached to an object. Damaging said objects will genuinely break their hearts, especially if the object has sentimental value. Now, you have to ask yourself, "If this item, be it an heirloom or a precious porcelain, is valuable to me, then what’s stopping me from investing in hiring an actual professional who can restore it fully and properly?"

Moreover, with the professional background of the ceramics conservator, they’ll also be able to advise you on certain things, such as whether or not you should still restore something or if it’s beyond saving. In addition, these professionals will be honest with you about how the restoration process will go. They can also answer your questions about proper china and porcelain maintenance.

When it comes to porcelain or china restoration, leave it to the experts. At Bradshaw Ceramic Restoration, we can assist you every step of the way. We specialise in the conservation and restoration of all china and porcelain items.