Welcome to Rochelle Hatley.
Rochelle is a Specialist Porcelain Restorer from South Africa with Over Two Decades of Experience.
About Her Work:
Rochelle Hatley specialises in breathing new life into cherished ceramics. With a skilled touch and artistic sensibility, she meticulously revives worn and damaged porcelain, making it as good as new.
She is a trusted expert in the world of porcelain restoration, dedicated to preserving cultural and historical treasures.
Restoration Services:
– Conservation Cleaning
– Stain Removal
– Dismantling Old or Poor Quality Repairs
– Crack Filling
– Rebonding Broken Ceramics
– Restoring Chips and Missing Sections
– Restoring Wear and Damage to Painting & Glazing
– Recreating Missing Elements
Restoration Highlights:
Conservation Cleaning
Porcelain restoration begins with the gentle removal of surface dirt and contaminants, ensuring that the piece’s historical and artistic significance is preserved.
Stain Removal
Specialised techniques are employed to remove stains from porcelain surfaces, rejuvenating the piece’s appearance and beauty.
Dismantling Old or Poor Quality Repairs
As a skilled restorer, Rochelle carefully assesses prior repairs and may dismantle them to restore the porcelain’s structural and aesthetic integrity.
Restored by Hand and Heart
Every piece is carefully restored by hand. From the initial cleaning to the final finishing of each piece. Rochelle offers museum standard repairs.
Each Piece Holds a Unique Story
To Rochelle, restoring antique porcelain is not merely about preserving objects; it’s about safeguarding history, culture and craftsmanship.
Each piece holds a unique story and skilled restoration ensures that these treasures continue to inspire and educate generations to come.
Brilliant!
Rochelle Hatley’s porcelain restoration work is simply exceptional – her craftsmanship brings treasured ceramics back to life with unmatched precision and artistry.
A Porcelain Wizard!
Rochelle is a true porcelain wizard. Her masterful restoration work resurrects cherished ceramics with impeccable precision, preserving their beauty and history. Highly recommend her expertise!