Improved methods have been developed for the reassembly of ceramic and terracotta objects. These include reversibility and the use of a wider range of materials and techniques. Describes five case histories, each of which required an individual approach. Fragments from a kylix by Onesimos were assembled and incorporated into a new form, made according to the original profile with the help of a rotating device. In a kylix by the Kleomelos Painter a complete figure was reconstructed, because of the rarity of the subject. The technique of preparing synthetic, detachable sherds for restoration, developed for an eye-cup by the Amasis Painter, has been used for the reconstruction of ceramic objects since 1985. For the restoration of a pair of south Italian altars, terracotta powder was added to the synthetic material in order to achieve a similar texture for the filling of missing areas. The task of showing fragments in a more intelligible form is presented in the reconstruction of a kantharos by the Foundry Painter. Another important consideration was the provision of structural support for fragile areas. The procedures strive for a unified reintegration of the object while making the modern infill and additions easily perceptible.