{"title":"Kintsugi","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKintsugi – give broken ceramics a new lease on life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA broken plate, favorite mug, or special vase doesn't have to be the end of its story. With \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKintsugi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, breaks become a visible part of the object. At SuperMatique, you'll find \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKintsugi repair kits from Humade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with which you can restore broken ceramics, porcelain, and other cherished objects yourself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead of making a repair as invisible as possible, Kintsugi accentuates the fault lines. The result is a unique object where its history remains visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Kintsugi?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKintsugi is a traditional Japanese repair technique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e where broken ceramics are restored, and the fault lines are highlighted with gold. The name comes from the Japanese words \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (gold) and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003etsugi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (connection or repair).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehind Kintsugi lies a special philosophy: damage doesn't have to be hidden. A repaired object gains extra meaning because you can see what happened to it. Not an attempt to return to perfection, but a new phase in the object's life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepair ceramics yourself with a Kintsugi kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKintsugi kit from Humade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, you can apply this technique yourself. The repair kits are designed to restore broken objects in an accessible way and to deliberately make the fault lines visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor example, use a Kintsugi kit for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebroken plates and bowls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecups, mugs, and other tableware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eceramic vases and flower pots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003edecorative ceramic objects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eporcelain and other cherished items\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause every break is different, every repaired object is also unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumade Kintsugi repair kits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Dutch brand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e translates the ancient Japanese Kintsugi technique into contemporary DIY repair kits. With these kits, you can get started at home, without any experience in ceramic restoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Kintsugi repair is also a beautiful way to be more conscious about your belongings. Instead of throwing away a damaged object, you repair it and give it a new look and meaning. Especially for tableware, ceramics, or an object with a memory attached to it, this makes the repair extra special.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKintsugi as a creative gift\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKintsugi kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is also an original gift for someone who loves ceramics, Japanese design, handicrafts, and creative projects. You're not just giving a DIY kit, but also a different way of looking at damaged and used objects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon't have any broken ceramics lying around yourself yet? A thrift store is a good place to find a beautiful plate, bowl, or other ceramic object to try out the technique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently asked questions about Kintsugi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does Kintsugi mean?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKintsugi literally means approximately 'golden join' or 'golden repair'. It is a Japanese technique where fault lines are deliberately made visible after a repair instead of hidden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat can you repair with a Kintsugi kit?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKintsugi is mainly used for ceramics and porcelain, such as plates, bowls, cups, vases, and decorative objects. For other materials, always check what the specific Humade Kintsugi kit is suitable for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I make Kintsugi myself?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Humade's Kintsugi repair kits are designed for you to try the technique at home yourself. You don't need any experience with professional ceramic restoration for this.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs a Kintsugi repair food safe?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis depends on the specific repair kit and the material used. Therefore, always check Humade's instructions before using a repaired plate, cup, or bowl again for food or drink.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Kintsugi sustainable?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKintsugi can help to extend the lifespan of ceramics and other beloved objects instead of throwing them away after damage. This way, the technique aligns well with repairing, reusing, and being more conscious about existing belongings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0515\/2404\/2936\/collections\/kintsugi-480471.jpg?v=1736385287","url":"https:\/\/sopermatique.com\/en\/collections\/kintsugi.oembed","provider":"SuperMatique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}