Okinawa glass making experience! Let's make an original Ryukyu glass work as a memory of your trip!
Hello to all of you who are watching Activity Japan Glog! It's been hot and humid, but how are you doing? I went to the craft market the other day! The store sales of cool accessories using seashells and glass materials were particularly busy. Glass materials such as vessels and accessories are perfect for summer, aren't they? So this time, the popular "Activity Japan" Okinawa I would like to focus on the "glass making experience". Okinawa The glass Okinawa Of the prefecture Okinawa It is a craft that is produced mainly on the main island, and is also called "Ryukyu glass" that everyone knows. How about making an original Ryukyu glass, which is a popular and classic souvenir, as a memory of your trip? Recommended Okinawa Introducing 3 glass experiences ♫
What is Ryukyu glass?
Before introducing the plan, I would like to write about Ryukyu glass.
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Glass manufacturing in Japan was handed down by glass craftsmen from Nagasaki and Osaka during the Meiji era, and it is said that daily necessities such as medicine bottles were made. "Bubble" and "thickness" that were originally treated as defective products against the background of the history of making glass for them by regenerating colored glass bottles of cola and beer used by the U.S. military stationed after the war. However, it was utilized as a "strange and simple design", and from there
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A unique glass culture was born. Currently, the raw materials and techniques have evolved further, and it has been about 20 years ago.
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It is certified as a traditional craft of the prefecture.
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As a representative traditional craft, a work of art that blends into your life
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It is loved by the people of Japan and attracts tourists.
In addition, Ryukyu glass is one of the blown glass crafts, and is mainly made using the "air blowing method" and "mold blowing method". The bubbles and thickness are also unique to Ryukyu glass, including the six basic colors of orange, brown, green, light blue, blue, and purple.
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The vivid colors that are typical are attractive. The molding process requires technology and technique, but the two plans will introduce the finished glass that is sandblasted. The staff will support both blown glass and sandblasting, and we will leave the finishing work to you, so you can feel free to join us ♫
Well then
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Introducing 3 popular glass experiences!
1. [Okinawa / Naha] Making original Ryukyu glasses ★ Sculpture designer experience
《Tour period》
Year-round
<< What is included in the price >>
Experience fee, material cost, single-sided engraving processing fee, consumption tax
《Age of participation》
0 years old ~
"meeting time"
Please fill in the desired experience start time when applying for the plan.
10: 00-17: 00
"The meeting place"
Carving shop Manten
The first thing I would like to introduce is "Carving Shop Manten (
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3-2-43 Makishi, Naha City, Okuma Building 1F) ”is a plan for a handmade glass experience where you can put letters on Ryukyu glass by sandblasting. Sandblasting is a technique for engraving patterns and letters by scraping the surface of glassware with sand to make "frosted glass". Stick a cutting sheet on the already formed glass and cut it according to the design. The work of scraping the surface of the glass is done with a leutor machine, so there is no particular difficult work ♫
From the design decision, cutting work → glass processing takes about 1 hour, and I am happy to be able to bring the finished product home on the day! Original glasses are also very popular for anniversaries and gifts. You can freely design handwritten characters and messages, and there are many attractive templates, so even those who are not good at design can participate happily. The experience fee is reasonable so you can feel free to experience it ♫
2. [Okinawa / Naha / Kokusai-dori] Making nameplates for Ryukyu glass
《Tour period》
Year-round
<< What is included in the price >>
Experience fee, material cost, consumption tax
《Age of participation》
5 years old ~
"meeting time"
10: 00-17: 30
* Reception will be accepted every 30 minutes within the above time.
Please fill in the desired experience time when applying for the plan.
"The meeting place"
ORIGINAL GLASS ONE Market Street Store
Next, I would like to introduce "ORIGINAL GLASS ONE Market Street Store ("
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It is a plan of Ryukyu glass nameplate making experience provided by "Chitose Shopping Street Building 1F, 2-10-20 Matsuo, Naha City, Prefecture". Choose from two types of Ryukyu glass nameplates and process them by sandblasting.
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It's a perfect gift for new construction as well as making memories. The glass studio is located on Kokusai-dori, 20 minutes from Naha Airport, and is easily accessible, so you can easily drop in between sightseeing and shopping.
In addition to the nameplate plan, there is also an experience menu where you can make one-wheeled inserts, glasses, and mugs, so even families can participate. If you are interested, please check it out. Basically, the work is taken out on the day, but if the work is not completed during the day or if you run out of time, the next day or later (during your stay if you are traveling), you can continue at no additional charge. Can be produced ♫
3. [Okinawa / Ishigaki / Blown glass experience] Full-scale! Blown glass experience Making Ryukyu glass!
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You can make only one Ryukyu glass in the world, which is made by the old-fashioned air-blown manufacturing method! The Ryukyu glass we make is a waste Ryukyu glass made by reusing awamori bottles. You can make glasses made by the same method as Ryukyu glass that was made in old Okinawa. However, it wasn't just a breathtaking glass experience, but a variety of processes for myself.
《Tour period》
Closed every Thursday
<< What is included in the price >>
One glass production fee
《Age of participation》
10 to 80 years old
"meeting time"
If you gather about 5 minutes before the experience start time, we can guide you smoothly.
"The meeting place"
Ishigaki Island Glass Museum
Lastly, I would like to introduce "Ishigaki Island Glass Museum (
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This is a full-scale blown glass experience plan provided by "3rd Sunlight Building, 3rd Misakicho, Ishigaki City, Prefecture". With the old-fashioned air-blowing method, you can experience various processes for yourself and make your own original single-wheel inserts and cups. The staff will carefully explain the work and support you according to the image of what you want to make, so you can experience with confidence.
Also, although you normally work in high temperatures, the completely indoor experience workshop is cool and comfortable with a cooler. At the Ishigaki Island Glass Museum, you can also experience making photo frames, lamps, and nameplates using Ryukyu glass. How about making memories with original glass works? Reservations can be accepted until 8:59 on the day ♫ It is recommended to wear long sleeves and long pants and bring a towel.
Finally
Now,
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I introduced 3 selections of glass experience plans, but is it okay? This time we introduced the Ryukyu glass experience, but glass making experiences are being held at workshops all over the country, such as the experience of making small glass plates and accessories for dragonfly balls. Even the same glass, such as blown glass, sandblasting, and burners, has different tastes depending on the work and processing, and in addition to these plans, schools and workshops are held at workshops all over the country, so I'm curious. Please check it out.
In addition, please check the address, phone number, regular holidays, business hours, etc. in advance on the relevant homepage, blog, or telephone. It is a popular plan for a small number of people, so please make a trial reservation as soon as possible! Making one piece in the world is perfect for traveling memorials and gifts ♫
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