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Benefits of Kintsugi

The Benefits of Kintsugi

When it comes to looking at Kintsugi in full, one thing to remember is that this is a form of art with some serious benefits to it. What, though, might you call the benefits of Kintsugi? What can it for us when we want to make sure that we live our best lives? Nothing is permanently broken The first benefit of Kintsugi is a life lesson: that in life, we never lose the items that have been broken by us. If you are someone who has a passion for keeping things fracture-free in life, you might find life quite a...

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10 Unique 21st Birthday Gifts for HER

10 Unique 21st Birthday Gifts for HER

Do you have a big birthday coming up for someone special? Then you no doubt feel quite stressed. Stress often comes through when we are worried about buying someone a gift they might not like. And while it might not be the most enjoyable emotion, it’s one that we often need to overcome. Instead of just panic-buying the first half-decent gift that you see for someone, though, a bit of looking around can go a long way. For a 21st especially, you want to buy something with genuine sentiment. Often, we will just panic and buy the very first gift...

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FAQ Kintsugi

What is Kintsugi?

What does Kintsugi mean? Kintsugi is a Japanese art form in which breaks and repairs are treated as part of the object's history. Broken ceramics are carefully mended by artisans with a lacquer resin mixed with powdered gold, silver or platinum. The repairs are visible — yet somehow beautiful. Kintsugi means "golden joinery" in Japanese. How do I make Kintsugi? Step 1: Choose your Kintsugi object. Choose the ceramic you wish to apply the Japanese gold repair to. ... Step 2: Prepare the adhesive. If you are using the colour powder, mix equal parts colour powder and epoxy resin on scrap paper....

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