This is an antique stool I own. My dog Kit liked scratching it when he was a puppy.
Kit passed away earlier this year, and I'll never repair the finish.
Cat owners with sofas know pet damage well. Cat owner Stephanie Louise showed her kintsugi-style embroidery repair technique on social media:
Image: Stephanie Louise
Image: Stephanie Louise
The technique caught on, as plenty of cat owners have embroidery skills, and for those that don't, pre-made patches are available.
Image: mamasflipped
Image: mamasflipped
For those that want to emulate Louise's manual technique, here's how she does it.
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What's the trick for stopping the cat from clawing at the fresh repair?