Hi, I saw your comment and while I don't agree with everything you say, it seems you intend well repairing an item. The problem with epoxies is that most are not food safe. If you are trying to repair with a similar gold effect, epoxies are evaluated for food safety without additives (ie gold colorants) and so you put yourself at risk again for selecting a potentially hazardous repair material if you try to achieve this look. Please consider the pollutants and unwanted byproducts from the production process of epoxy (plus the human health hazards) and the energy input required before you dismiss this traditional repair method. The tree which gives up the resin has spent its life reducing our carbon footprint, before all the sap has been removed and the wood it harvested for use. It is completely appreciated for what it gives up and its death breathes new life into so many broken pieces. Killing the tree opens up space for new saplings to be planted in a well managed balance. It is not possible to live without consumption, and death is a part of life. I am sure you use and appreciate wood products in other areas of your life. While this involved process is not for those without patience, sourcing urushi is much more sustainable than the epoxy repair alternative. I wish you luck on your first repair!

trees die all the time. Look around your house and count how many wooden items you own.

It's actually very toxic to many people. I speak from experience. Some people don't have a reaction to it.

はい、あなたに賛成です

Lacquer is a culture.