Take a look at this impressive Houdini simulation crafted by 3D Artist Max Schwugier, also known as Maxwellbundy.
The artist created a fascinating take on the Kintsugi technique, in which pieces of broken ceramics are joined back with lacquer dusted or mixed with powdered metal – gold, silver, or platinum. The artwork features highly detailed texturing and mesmerising transitions of a liquid metal.
Max Schwugier shared a beginner-friendly tutorial on creating the setup:
Take a look at more of Maxwellbundy's fantastic works, such as this wool setup, and more: