Handmade / Handcraft workshops in Japan Page 22

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◆What is wine and grape dyeing experience? ◆Dyeing experience using pumice In this dyeing experience using grape skin "pumice" and flowers, you can create your own work while enjoying the natural colors. The vivid and gentle pink color is very popular with women and children. Since it is a simple process, even small children and beginners can participate with confidence. It is a perfect experience to make memories with your family and friends! [Dyeing experience unique to Yamanashi using wine and grapes] Classes are a great opportunity to learn traditional culture and find a new hobby. You can contribute to reducing industrial waste with environmental consideration. You can also spread the initiative of local production and consumption that utilizes Yamanashi Prefecture's resources. ◆ Recommended for these people! ◆ ・Those looking for a clothing dyeing experience ・Those looking for activities at Lake Kawaguchi ・Those who want to dye in a beautiful, gentle pink color ・Those who want to share a special experience with family and friends ・Those interested in dyeing and design ・Those looking for indoor activities *Participation only for observation is not allowed. ●One person: 3,500 yen and up (13 years old and over) : 3,000 yen and up (5 to 12 years old)The above prices are for thin T-shirts. If you want to dye as an option, you can choose from the following. (*Additional fees apply depending on the option you choose.)Handkerchief + 500 yen, tote bag + 800 yen, stole + 1000 yenLinen shirt + 1000 yen, linen pants + 1000 yen, Thai pants + 1000 yenThe above items can be selected as additional options if you want to dye them. You can touch and check them directly when you visit the store and decide. Please feel free to consult with us. ●Time required: About 1 hour [Features] Dye your favorite items (8 items in total). Please choose your favorite items. You can dye your favorite designs while enjoying the natural colors. An instructor will accompany you during the experience, so please ask if you have a desired design. (※We may run out of stock. Thank you for your understanding.) [Process] 1. Explanation of dyeing using grape skins 2. Selection of dyeing method 3. Binding the material 4. Soaking in dyeing solution 5. Rinse 6. Photograph 7. Handing over aftercare ◆About receiving your dyed clothes◆ After dyeing your clothes, you can take them home as they are. We will explain things to be careful about when washing on the day. If you are staying nearby on the day, you can also pick up your clothes the next day or later. *We hang them on hangers while we store them here, but depending on the weather, they may not be completely dry. Thank you for your understanding. ◆We also have a cat shelter cafe◆ Our store is involved in cat shelter activities, and there are four cats at the dyeing experience venue.

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At the "Sea View Atelier" located in Sankai Beach, Minamichita Town, at the tip of Chita Peninsula in Aichi Prefecture, we will be holding a handmade experience class that gives you a sense of the sea. 1. Choose your favorite glass and colored sand. 2. Decorate the glass with shells, coral, or people. 3. Choose 2-3 colors from 7 color gels and fill them with them. 4. Stick a sticker on and you're done! You can take your creation home with you on the same day, so you can take photos with the sea in the background.

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You can create the popular ocean resin art. Why not create your own ocean while watching the ocean? A new cafe and experience spot has opened in Minamichita-cho, the tip of Chita Peninsula, Aichi Prefecture! Create your own ocean resin art in an atelier with a view of the ocean!

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Why not create your own Ishigaki Island ocean with the trendy resin art? It can be enjoyed by families, couples, friends, or even by yourself, regardless of age or gender. Beginners and children are welcome to participate! It is perfect as a souvenir for yourself as a memento of your trip! We use a heat gun, so the white waves look just like the real thing! There are classic resin arts where you draw pictures on a board, and rare resin arts on glass! [Recommended for the following situations] •The weather is bad and the marine activities are canceled •You want to leave something as a memory of your family or couple's trip •You want to experience it with your children •You want to try making something a little different, etc. [Notes] •We will provide an apron, but it may get dirty, so please wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty on the day. •We will use a heat gun, so there is a risk of burns, so if your child is small, you will create it together with your parents. •It will take 2-3 days for the resin to harden, so it will be shipped at a later date.

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• Age 5～Age 100
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At the Sankai Beach in Minamichita-cho, located at the tip of the Chita Peninsula in Aichi Prefecture, we are holding a handmade experience class where you can feel the sea at the "Sea View Atelier". 1. Choose your favorite glass and colored sand. 2. Put the colored sand into the glass in the shape of waves. We will explain how to make it, so anyone can easily make cute things. 3. Decorate with natural sea things such as shells and seaweed. 4. Fill with hardening gel and it's done! You can also make a gel candle by adding a candle wick. You can take your creation home with you on the same day, so you can take photos with the sea in the background.

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* Parent-child experience <Clay gourmet cooking> [Limited to 1 to 2 people due to face-to-face one-on-one lessons. It will be completed in just over an hour] [Adult plans include gourmet dishes with takoyaki key chains and straps] <Recommended for kids craft during summer vacation! ＞Produced at a townhouse in a TV/movie location. The image contains an image image. A descendant of Masashige Kusunoki, located on the west side of the teahouse <Tengachaya> started by the Meki family. *5 minute walk from Nishi-Tengachaya Station on the Nankai Shiomibashi Line *5 minute walk from Umenan 3-chome bus stop on the Osaka Municipal Bus *15 minute walk from Tengachaya Station on the Osaka Subway Sakaisuji Line

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• Age 16～Age 100
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We will give you a photo of the production scene on the spot! [30 seconds walk from Meiji Jingumae Station] Hand-made bangles just for the two of you in Omotesando/Harajuku, the epicenter of fashion. The cute interior makes it perfect for a date. The tip is polished by a craftsman for a smooth and comfortable finish. You can hand-make a bangle with silver, which becomes more beautiful the more you use it. [Design] 〇Size You can choose from S, M, L, and LL, so you can make it in a size that suits you. 〇Design Stylish "flat" Round shape with a cute "round" shape You can choose according to your image. 〇Width You can make it in the right width by looking at the sample. 3mm width 4mm width 5mm width 6mm width (flat only) [Selectable texture] The atmosphere can be completely transformed just by changing the surface finish. "Mirror finish" for an elegant look; "Matte" for a calm look that is easy for men to use; "Milky Way finish" for a sparkling stardust finish; "Hammered finish" for hammering your own unique pattern. [Price list] Prices vary depending on width. Engraving option is an additional charge. All prices include tax. 3mm width: ¥9000 4mm width: ¥12000 5mm width: ¥15000 6mm width: ¥18000 Engraving: ¥1,000 AIGIS bangles come in a variety of designs to choose from. We also recommend using them as a set item by matching the texture and design with a handmade ring.

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• Age 16～Age 100
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You will cut a single piece of silver bullion to your ring size, and then bend, hammer, and weld it using tools that craftsmen actually use to handcraft a one-of-a-kind ring. Recommended for important anniversaries, birthdays, and date plans. ☆If you choose the plan with photo data, you can keep the memories of the day vividly☆Why not make a handmade pair of rings for your one-year anniversary or your partner's birthday?♪ It is also recommended as a date plan in Omotesando. The production time is about 90 minutes, so it is the perfect experience time for a date! Engraving (numbers, capital letters of the alphabet, ♡, &, to): 500 yen (5 letters each) ~ Flow of the day ~ ① After being guided to the production table, you will be accepted. After that, you will decide the ring width and engraving, and measure the size of your finger. 10 minutes ② The craftsman will apply fire to the bullion to soften it, and then use pliers to roll it and match the ends. 15 minutes ③ The craftsman will adjust it and then weld it. If you wish, you can experience it with support. 10 minutes ④ Use a wooden mallet to hammer it until it becomes a perfect circle. The craftsman will support you so that the ring size does not exceed your desired size. 15 minutes⑤ Polishing. If you want a hammered pattern, you can hammer it yourself to create the pattern. 15 minutes⑥ The craftsman will stamp the ring. 10 minutes⓻ Finished! We will bring it to your seat in a ring wreath. After that, you will pay and the course is over. 10 minutes [Handmade ring course with AIGIS gift] ◎ Photo data of the production process will be presented ◎ The staff will take photos of the production process. The photo data will be given to you on the spot ♪ [Choice of form] You can choose from two types of ring shapes ♪ ・ A cute round shape with a round shape ・ A stylish and cool flat shape [Choice of finish] ・ A beautiful glossy "mirror finish" finished by a craftsman ・ A beautiful "Milky Way finish" with a sparkle like the Milky Way ・ A gentle taste that you can hammer yourself to attach the "hammered" finish You can hammer it yourself with a hammer! 〇 Make them for each other and give them as gifts to create the best memories♪ 〇 You can make them in sizes other than for the ring finger and enjoy fashion☆ 〇 It's also fun to make them by hand using different materials and shapes

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• Age 6～Age 100
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Why do not you make soap like jewels with transparent soap with your favorite color and scent?

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Why don't you choose your favorite color and make an original candle like a jewelry box?

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• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 14:30

What is chalk art? If you think, why don't you experience it once first? After choosing your favorite sketch from several samples, all you have to do is trace and paint. It's okay to feel like coloring! Even those who are not good at drawing can draw beautifully. Let's draw a nice work like a signboard of a fashionable cafe. You can take home the work you drew on the day. All materials will be provided in the classroom. (price includes material cost)

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• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:30 / 16:00 / 18:30

It is a plan to make a botanical gel candle with dried flowers enclosed in a glass. Colorful dried flowers look clear in the glittering gel, and the gorgeousness is even more vivid. Why don't you make an original candle like a jewelry box?

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• Age 6～Age 100
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You can decorate it as an interior and enjoy the scent. Not only can you make it your own, but it's also a perfect gift! It can be used as a gift for loved ones such as birthdays and wedding celebrations.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 13:00 / 15:00

You can experience braiding at one of the few braiding classes in Fukuoka. Make your own original strap using braided cords, which have been a hot topic in popular anime movies. With the family plan, we will give you a "tea snack". Children will also receive a "decorative ball"! *Only for elementary school students and younger. The thread is "silk", so you can make authentic ones. Using the cherry blossom round stand, you can choose from a wide variety of combinations, so let's make an original work that suits your taste. [Flow of the day] Please arrive by the meeting time. (Please be punctual) When you check in, please prepare a reservation confirmation email or something that shows the reservation details. ↓3. Experience (about 90 minutes) Choose your favorite color combination and braid it into a heart-shaped pattern. ↓4. Finished The braided work will be sent to you by mail at a later date. Additional postage fees will be charged. (Details will be provided on the day) Recommended as a souvenir, gift, or for your own anniversary.

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• Age 12～Age 90
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• 10:00 / 13:30

Why not try making "Kumiko" in Noshiro, the city of wood? Noshiro City, Akita Prefecture, is a town at the mouth of the Yoneshiro River, and has a convenient port for transporting felled Akita cedar. Lumber is exported domestically and overseas, and it was called "the No. 1 city of wood in the Orient". Even now, there are many wood-related companies in the city. We will assemble wooden "Kumiko parts" from scratch. There is some fine work, but the work of assembling them together is addictive! The finishing work using a file allows you to feel the pleasant scent of wood. *Wood material: Hiba You can choose from two types of "strap" with a diameter of about 5.6 cm and "coaster" with a diameter of about 10 cm (additional 500 yen). (If you would like a coaster, please select "Change to coaster" as an option) *Includes a souvenir of mineral water (500ml plastic bottle) collected from the World Natural Heritage site "Shirakami-Sanchi" and Noshiro's famous sweets. [About the experience venue] If the experience is held at a facility within the city, it will be located within walking distance (about 5 minutes) or inside the tourist information center.

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• Age 5～Age 100
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• 10:00 / 14:00

Drop shaped ball that is different from round beads. Let's make popular teardrop regardless of male or female. The pattern will create marble mainly. Since you can use many colors, you can make your own original work.

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• Age 3～Age 100
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Melt a glass rod with a burner and wrap it around an iron core to make two 1.5 cm glass beads. This plan allows you to freely create patterns (marble, flowing patterns, polka dots, etc.). You can freely choose the colors, so let your imagination run wild and create your own cute original work.

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It seems that many glass crafts have been passed down from ancient Egypt. Among them, fusing has a finish reminiscent of a mosaic pattern. Glass chips called millefiori are lined up on colorful plate glass. After that, when it is fired in an electric furnace, the glass melts and the colored patterns look like mosaic art. Why not use the finished product to make your own accessories or chopstick rests?

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A music box that plays simple tones.It's also cute as an interior decoration. It can be enjoyed by everyone from small children to adults. Please choose from the following three types.・Glass pressed flower music box & bookmark production experience ・Wooden craft music box production experience ・Miniature topping music box production experience

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• Age 10～Age 100
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• 11:15 / 12:00 / 12:45 / 13:30 / 14:15 / 15:00 / 15:45 / 16:30 / 17:15 / 18:00 / 18:45 / 19:30

[Custom-made fragrances] We are a store specializing in custom-made fragrances from Kyoto. There are dozens of fragrances in the store, depending on the season. From these, you can choose your favorite scent. We will actually test the scent of your choice by spraying it on Muette. There are no restrictions, so please try it until you are satisfied. We mix the scent while talking with our staff to create a special scent just for you. Finally, ask them to name the fragrance. Attach a label with the name given by the customer. The creation of a unique fragrance in the world. Each scent is created by hand and is truly a scent that is unique to me.

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• Age 3～Age 100
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Arrange the colorful sand in a transparent container as you like. After laying the base of sand, decorate it with glass accessories. There are lots of dolls, animals, fruits, and various other accessories, so it's exciting. Now, what theme should we choose? A flower garden? amusement park? Your own original candle.

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• Age 7～Age 100
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• 09:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

For 60 years with pearls, we have earned the trust of our customers with reliable technology and fashionability, and we are still at the present. The store has a wide selection of products and experienced staff will support you. We are holding an event with the thoughts of "I want you to feel closer to pearls" and "I want everyone to feel the charm of pearls born and raised in Ise-Shima through the experience of pearling." Please come and experience the charm of the pearls that come out of the living pearl oysters. This plan allows you to make a pendant. You can also choose other metal fittings You can choose from many types such as pendants, brooches, earrings, earrings, tie stoppers, bracelets, etc. (additional charge will be applied)

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
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In the hand corner, you can make plates and cups while stretching or stacking them using 1 kg of clay. It's easy, so you can be safe with your children.

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• Age 10～Age 80
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Experience Buddhism at Ryusenji Temple. Learn about Buddhist teachings while worshiping rare Buddhist statues. You can unify your mind by copying sutras. (You can also meditate instead of copying sutras) You can make a bracelet with your own prayer beads. Take it home as a souvenir. ~Experience flow~9:00 Experience Buddhism Information about the history and traditions of Ryusenji Temple9:15 Visit to the Buddha statue Visit cultural assets and rare Buddha statues10:15 Sutra copying experience Copy the Heart Sutra using a brush and ink. Take a break after finishing (approximately 15 minutes)11:00 Making a prayer beads bracelet Make your own bracelet from prayer beads. Each bead has a prayer meaning, and you can choose your own. ~12:00 Question response We will answer any questions you may have or would like to ask.

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• Age 7～Age 80
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• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30

*Many free options we are proud of* Easy-to-understand pricing for unlimited processing within a set time! ・Various surface texture processing such as hammering, roughening, design hammering, and stone processing *2 Some processing cannot be done depending on the thickness and design. *Paid options* □Twist processing + 2000 yen □Engraving 10 characters + 500 yen □Engraving 10 characters or more + 1000 yen ・For larger sizes with wrist sizes of 18 cm to 20 cm, + 500 yen, 20 cm to 21 cm + 1000 yen. We can make a bangle that fits perfectly to you! [Brass] ■3mm 3,500 yen■4mm 4,500 yen■5mm 5,500 yen■6mm 6,500 yen■7mm 7,500 yen■■Sharp bangle "Thin" 6,900 yen "Thick" 7,900 yen[Silver 925]□Square wire 2mm 8,900 yen ~□Square wire 2.5mm 11,900 yen ~□Flat wire 4mm width 11,900 yen ~□Flat wire 5mm width 12,900 yen ~□Flat wire 6mm width 14,900 yen ~□Flat wire 7mm width 16,900 yen ~■■Caution! 1※For wrist sizes 18~19cm, we will charge +500 yen, and for wrist sizes 20~21cm, we will charge +1000 yen. ■■※Compatible sizes up to 21cm※We handcraft materials such as alloys and rod-shaped shapes. The width may vary slightly. *Even if you have prepaid online, you can pay the difference at the store on the day, so please consider it after seeing it in person! (All prices include tax.) 〇 Women can also make matching items ♪ 〇 Couples can have anniversaries engraved to commemorate milestones ♪ 〇 On the day, you can choose your favorite material, width, shape, finish, etc. in your preferred combination. 〇 A shiny mirror finish, a polishing method to give an antique look, and an ancient surface finish called tsuchime (hammered finish) are also possible. 〇 A craftsman will support you until the final finishing. ~Experience flow~ [1] First, measure the size of the bracelet. [2] You can choose your preference from the base metal, width, shape, and finish. [3] It is made from a material in the state of a flat rod. The customer can hit the surface with a hammer, polish it, or add a texture of their choice. [4] You can stamp your favorite letters and alphanumeric characters. [5] The letters are processed to make them stand out by blackening them. (No processing is available on-site. Same price) [6] The customer will bend the bracelet. The staff will finish it off with some finishing touches. Access: 5 minutes walk from Kyoto City Bus "Daitokuji-mae" 2nd floor of the building next to Cafe Sarasa Nishijin 15 minutes walk from Kuramaguchi Station on the subway Many paid parking lots nearby

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• Age 5～Age 100
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Using an electric potter's wheel is a plan for you to the pottery experience. Because it does not have your time limit in small system, you will be able to immerse yourself in pottery to your heart's content. Teach with care, like instrument because glue also to the consultation to make, you can surely complete the work to go with your satisfaction.

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• Age 13～Age 80
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■Brass flat 4mm width 4900 yen■Silver flat 3mm width 4900 yenWe recommend a width of about 3mm for soldering at first. If you would like a wider ring, please contact us. ◇Free options・Select surface texture (roughened, polished, mirror polished)・Select size (free up to size 14)◇Paid options・Select size Silver〈15-19 +¥500〉〈20-24 +¥700〉〈25 and over +¥1,000〉・Engraving +¥500 *Even if you have prepaid online, you can pay the difference at the store on the day, so please consider it after seeing it in person! (All prices include tax.) 〇 Women can also make matching items together ♪ 〇 Couples can have anniversaries engraved, making it a great way to commemorate milestones ♪ 〇 This is a space where you can experience the world of engraving and the joy of metalworking through the production of rings, with shiny mirror finishes and the ancient surface finish called tsuchime. 〇 A craftsman will support you until the final finishing, so even those who are not good at delicate work can rest assured. 〇 Since it is a private rental for one group, there are sufficient measures against COVID-19 infection for those with children. ~Experience flow~ [1] First, measure the size of your finger. [2] Customers can hit the surface with a hammer, polish it, and add texture to their preference. [3] Bend the ring. [4] Solder and polish it to finish! ~Access~ ○ 5 minutes walk from Kyoto City Bus "Daitokuji-mae" Next to Cafe Sarasa Nishijin ○ 15 minutes walk from Subway Kuramaguchi Station ○ There are many paid parking lots in the area

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 18:20

"Yu Kobo" opens 6 classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Bright and friendly professional staff will help you together according to the speed of each person. ☆ You can enjoy your time at home with the finished Japanese paper lamp ♪ Paste Japanese paper on the inflated balloon to make a balloon-shaped round lighting. By pasting colored Japanese paper or octopus thread, an expression is created in the light. Home time is colored with soft light. ☆ You can take the completed work home on the day of the experience. ☆ If you have any concerns about the production of your work, please feel free to contact us.

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• Age 13～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 16:30 / 18:20

"Yu Kobo" opens 6 classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Bright and friendly professional staff will help you together according to the speed of each person. ☆ You can enjoy every day with the finished accessories ♪ Cut out the plate-shaped silver into your favorite shape and decorate it with engraving ☆ Various designs such as patterns, initials, numbers are free ☆ Fashionable original pendant top with your idea You can make an or ring ☆☆ You can take the completed work home on the day of the experience. ☆ If you have any concerns about the production of your work, please feel free to contact us.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
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"Yu Kobo" opens 6 classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Bright and friendly professional staff will help you together according to the speed of each person. ☆ You can enjoy every day with the finished accessories ♪ Knead and bend sterling silver clay with your fingertips ♪ Make your own image and bake at 780 ℃ to complete! We will make one ring or pendant top using 5g of silver clay. ☆ You can take the completed work home on the day of the experience. ☆ If you have any concerns about the production of your work, please feel free to contact us.

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