Okinawa in Handmade / Handcraft workshops Page 4

• Age 9～Age 100
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• 09:30 / 10:30 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

"Yaeyama Minsa" is a textile made of cotton, plain weave, and produced in Ishigaki City and Taketomi Town. The biggest feature is that the five and four kasuri patterns embody the idea of ​​``Forever and ever, until the end of the five (five) worlds (four).'' Yaeyama Minsa-ori goes through many processes to create a single piece of fabric, but just like in the past, many of these processes are done by hand with great care. At the Minsa Crafts Museum, customers can actually experience ``weaving'', one of the processes of Yaeyama Minsa weaving, for themselves. Our instructors will provide direct and detailed guidance, so even beginners can enjoy the experience with confidence.

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• Age 9～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 13:00 / 14:30 / 15:30

"Yaeyama Minsa" is a textile made of cotton, plain weave, and produced in Ishigaki City and Taketomi Town. The biggest feature is that the five and four kasuri patterns embody the idea of ​​``Forever and ever, until the end of the five (five) worlds (four).'' Yaeyama Minsa-ori goes through many processes to create a single piece of fabric, but just like in the past, many of these processes are done by hand with great care. At the Minsa Crafts Museum, customers can actually experience ``weaving'', one of the processes of Yaeyama Minsa weaving, for themselves. Our instructors will provide direct and detailed guidance, so even beginners can enjoy the experience with confidence.

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• Age 5～Age 75
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

-Make a fashionable key chain using glass balls and Basho thread. -Items that make you feel the sea breeze, filled with tropical characteristics.・ For travel souvenirs and gifts. Recommended for families and couples. ★ What is a glitter ball strap? ★ The experience starts with choosing 6 colored glass balls with their own meanings. Add a special arrangement to the glass ball to create a glittering "glitter ball". Basho thread, which is the material of Okinawa's traditional craft "Basho cloth", is woven so as to wrap the glitter ball to complete the strap. ★ Items that make you feel tropical ★ The completed glitter ball strap shines brilliantly when you hold it over the light such as the sun. A perfect strap for Okinawan souvenirs, reminiscent of the bright tropical sun, the glittering sea and beaches.

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• Age 10～Age 100
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

AGES BASE is located in the "Okinawa Craft Forest", about 15 minutes by car from Naha Airport. Okinawan wood is turned into an original pen & keychain! Why not experience the fun of "craftsmanship"? You can also choose different experiences for each group! ⚫︎Pen making and polishing experience (time required: about 60 minutes) Use a woodworking lathe to polish the shaft of a wooden pen with sandpaper. Each time you polish it, the wood surface becomes smoother and you can create your own original pen while enjoying the changes in the beauty of the wood grain. ⚫︎Pen making and carving experience (time required: about 120 to 180 minutes) Use a woodworking lathe to carve the shaft of a wooden pen with a bit (blade) into your favorite shape. Make a completely original pen while enjoying the beauty of the wood grain. ⚫︎Keychain polishing experience (time required: about 40 minutes) Use a woodworking lathe to polish the shaft of a wooden keychain with sandpaper. Each time you polish it, the wood surface becomes smoother, and you can enjoy the changes in the beauty of the wood grain as you create your own original keychain. ⚫︎Pen & Keychain (Time required: approx. 120-180 minutes) You will create a total of two items, a wooden pen and a keychain, using the same wood. The wooden pen's shaft is carved into the desired shape using a cutting tool, and then polished to finish. The keychain is polished to finish.

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• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00

Even beginners can weave immediately! It's okay even on rainy days! Choose your favorite color from many threads and weave an original tapestry (about 50 cm), which is unique in the world, with a loom. It is a 15-minute walk from Naha Kokusai Dori, and there are many coin parking lots nearby.

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• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

Even beginners can weave immediately! It's okay even on rainy days! Choose your favorite color from many threads and weave the original luncheon mat, which is unique in the world, with a saori loom. It is a 15-minute walk from Naha Kokusai Dori, and there are many coin parking lots nearby.

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• Age 4～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

Even beginners can weave immediately! It's okay even on rainy days! Choose your favorite color from many threads and weave an original hat, which is unique in the world, with a loom. It is a 15-minute walk from Naha Kokusai Dori, and there are many coin parking lots nearby.

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• Age 12～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

A lacquer workshop in Maejima, Naha City, offers a "simple gold lacquer" experience class for tourists and those who want to try gold lacquering even though they don't have much time. This class incorporates traditional gold lacquering techniques, but is a shortened version that anyone can easily enjoy. You can have a unique experience of using the gold lacquer technique to repair broken vessels and other broken items and breathe new life into them. "Simple gold lacquer" is perfect for travelers with limited time, and even beginners can participate with confidence. By decorating the broken parts as "scenery", you can create original works full of personality. However, since the works created in this experience are simplified versions, they cannot be used for eating or drinking, but they are perfect as interior art that you can enjoy as decoration. Vessels that you have repaired and designed yourself will become a special one-of-a-kind item, and by displaying them in your home or office, they will become wonderful art pieces that will brighten up your space! Full-scale gold lacquer experience classes using real lacquer are also held regularly every month. You can take your time to repair vessels and broken items while carefully learning traditional techniques, and experience discovering new beauty.

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• Age 8～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

It is a custom-made ring making experience that is made by a craftsman. You can make a ring at the base price of this plan! You can also arrange a bangle making experience by adding the difference price on site! It is an experience that if you make it yourself, it will not go well, and if possible, you will be able to make the best quality. Why don't you make a one-of-a-kind accessory that expresses yourself by telling us your tastes and images while looking at the samples made in front of you?

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• Age 8～Age 100
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• 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

It is a custom-made ring making experience that is made by a craftsman. You can make a ring at the base price of this plan! It is also possible to arrange for bangle production by adding the difference price locally! If you make it yourself, it will not go well, and if possible, it is an experience to have the best quality made. Why don't you choose the width and thickness of the ring together, think about the various mallet marks that can be hammered out, and create a ring that suits your taste? A custom-made experience that is more interesting than making it yourself! Rather than making it yourself, I would like to ask you to express your opinions freely, and while making various proposals in front of me, I will come to make a full-fledged ring that fits your finger and has been hammered many times, the only one in the world. Please.

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• Age 8～Age 100
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• 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

It is the most popular wire art production experience in the order menu of the shop. Earrings can be made for the basic price of this plan! You can also arrange a bangle or ring making experience by adding the difference price locally! I will bend the wire and make a shape according to the customer's image. I will show you one by one and make it to reflect your preferences. From slender ones with thin wires to oversized ones with thick wires, why not create highly original accessories that express yourself by combining curved plant motifs and geometric linear designs? ? Bend the wire yourself and make a design. Incorporating the design, let's make only one accessory in the world in collaboration with the artist!

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• Age 5～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

You can wash it and use it again and again! It's an eco-friendly wrap that's kind to the ocean and your wallet. Beeswax has antibacterial properties, so your vegetables will last longer! Protect the beautiful ocean while having fun with cutely patterned wraps♪ [What is beeswax wrap?] Beeswax is a wax secreted from the bodies of worker bees as a material for bees to build their nests. Beeswax wrap is a cloth coated with this wax, vegetable oil, and natural resin. In recent years, it has attracted attention as an alternative to disposable wrap. All materials are organic, so it's safe and secure♪ It can be washed with water and reused, so it's kind to your wallet (usage period: about 1 year). It's made of organic cotton, so it will eventually return to the soil and not become garbage, so it's good for the environment◎ The beeswax and coconut oil used for the coating have antibacterial and natural preservative properties, so food will last longer. In the experience, you will make one small and one medium size, for a total of two pieces.

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• Age 7～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

Very popular! This is an art experience using marine plastic from Okinawa. Marine plastic waste that has washed up in the ocean off Okinawa is transformed into treasures! You can make a one-of-a-kind lampshade. You can enjoy both learning and crafting. It's sure to become a wonderful memory of your trip to Okinawa!

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• Age 3～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

Very popular! This is an art experience using marine plastic from Okinawa. Marine plastic waste that has washed up in the ocean off Okinawa is transformed into treasures! You can make a one-of-a-kind accessory. You can enjoy both learning and crafting. It's sure to become a wonderful memory of your trip to Okinawa!

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• Age 2～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 09:30 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Why do not you enjoy tennis trendy henna tattoo, Jagua Tattoo and body paint at Miyakojima? Painted on arms, shoulders, collarbone and so on, fashionably produces Tropical Stay. Let's have fun while decorating yourself! Even if it enters the sea it does not disappear. Ideal for commemorative shooting and self-shooting.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:00

This plan popular with girls' trips, school trips, and families ♪ Let's play stucco Shisa-lion making in the power spot of nature surrounded by sea and forest. Tiles, Yachimun, and coral parts are placed on plaster dumplings to create the desired shape. Let's complete the original Shisa! ! Also, I'm glad that the created Shisa can take home On the day ♪ Please spend a relaxing time while watching the sea.

• Girls Trip
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• Age 7～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

In Oura Bay, it can be held all year round regardless of the ebb and flow of the tide and the season. Since it is located on the east coast side, it is protected from the north wind even in winter and is calm. Even beginners can easily enjoy sea kayaking. You can also stroll along the natural beaches, pick up shells and coral fragments, and make pendants. ～ Flow of the day ～ ① Meet at Jugon no Sato. After changing clothes, go to the beach! 10 minutes ② Put on your life jacket on the beach and ask how to row a kayak and what to look out for. 10 minutes ③ Finally board the kayak and depart. You can go well right away. 10 minutes ④ After practicing in shallow water and getting used to it, go a little deeper. You can see corals and fish. 20 minutes ⑤ After sea kayaking, beachcombing. When you find your favorite shell or piece of coral, put it through a string to make it a pendant. 30 minutes ⑥ The experience is over. To change clothes. Thank you for your hard work. 10 minutes

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• Age 5～Age 75
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

-Make a key chain using microplastic mixed with sea sand.・ Garbage from all over the world is washed up on the beaches of Okinawa.・ In the experience, we will also explain about marine debris and microplastics. ★ Garbage on the beaches of Okinawa ★ Beautiful beaches of Okinawa that attract many people. However, in reality, garbage from all over the world is thrown up every day. Marine debris is now a major problem in the world, and it is said that the sea in 2050 will have more garbage than fish. ★ About microplastics ★ Among them, the one that has become a particular problem is the plastic that has flowed into the sea. Light and durable plastics are essential to our lives, but once they flow into the ocean, they are not easily decomposed. Eventually, it was crushed into pieces of 5 mm or less, and it came to be called microplastic. ★ Microplastic key chain ★ Microplastic is said to enter the human body through fish and the like. And already, if you look closely, you can see that microplastics are mixed in the sand of the sea in Okinawa. In the experience, we will make a key chain using microplastic taken from the sand of the sea in Okinawa.

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• Age 5～Age 75
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

・ It is a slightly deep handmade experience unique to Okinawa.・ Make a talisman using a cloth with a Bingata pattern.・ Mars is the Okinawan dialect for "salt." In Okinawa, it is customary to carry salt with mars. ★ What is Mars ★ Okinawa has a tradition and culture that is different from that of mainland Japan. "Mars" is one of them. In Okinawa, it has long been customary to carry salt as a talisman, and that salt is called Mars. Just as wrestlers sprinkle salt on the ring, Mars is said to be effective as a purifier, amulet, and a lucky charm. ★ About 30 minutes by car to the airport and Naha city ★ The nature experience school is about 30 minutes by car from the airport and Naha city. You can enjoy it in your spare time on the day you arrive in Okinawa, or just before you board the return flight. You can also come by local bus. We will also explain the culture and customs of Okinawa! This is a recommended experience for those who want to know more about Okinawa.

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• Age 5～Age 75
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

・ We will make a kaleidoscope that feels like Okinawa using Bingata cloth and Ryukyu glass.・ Empty-handed participation is OK. Even children can easily enjoy it.・ Approximately 30 minutes by car from downtown Naha. It is also recommended for a trip to Okinawa on a rainy day. We will make a kaleidoscope that is full of Okinawan character. ★ About 30 minutes by car to the airport and Naha city ★ The nature experience school is about 30 minutes by car from the airport and Naha city. You can enjoy it in your spare time on the day you arrive in Okinawa, or just before you board the return flight. You can also come by local bus.

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• Age 5～Age 75
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

・ Handmade Kucha soap, which is also sold as a souvenir!・ Kucha mud on the bottom of the sea is rich in minerals and is expected to have a beauty effect.・ As a souvenir, natural materials derived from the nature of Okinawa. ★ What is Kucha? ★ Kucha is a precious mud that can only be removed in the central and southern parts of the main island of Okinawa in the world. While it is rich in iron and black in color, it turns red when oxidized, so it has been used as a raw material for red roof tiles used in Shuri Castle and old Okinawan houses. ★ Beauty effect is also expected ★ Kucha mud is on the bottom of the sea. It is also rich in minerals. It is said that fine particles penetrate into fine textures and deep inside pores to remove stains on the skin. In the past, Okinawan women used shampoo mud as shampoo and packs. Please try Kucha Soap, a natural material that is kind to your skin and can only be experienced in Okinawa.

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• Age 5～Age 75
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

・ Shisa is placed in various places in Okinawa such as homes and offices.・ Perfect for Okinawan souvenirs!・ Not only is it fun to make, but you can also experience the feeling of Okinawa at home even after it is completed. ★ What is Shisa? ★ Shisa is a lion statue placed as a "guardian god". It has a shape similar to the guardian dog and lion of a shrine, but in Okinawa you can see shisa placed in various places such as the entrance of ordinary households and companies. As a symbol of Okinawanness, it is also popular as a souvenir. ★ What does Shisa painting do? ★ In the Shisa painting experience, the replica Shisa is colored with a brush and paint. Not only patterns and illustrations, but also names and messages can be written, so it is recommended as a gift. Only one original Shisa in the world! You can take it home on the day of the experience. Make full use of your imagination and design only one original work in the world! Please take this opportunity to try the painting experience!

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• Age 5～Age 75
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

-Making tropical photo frames using shells, beach glass, colored sand, etc. -Perfect for making memories for small children, couples, and families.・ We will also cooperate with you to take pictures on the beach! ★ Making a beach photo frame ★ Using shells and beach glass, we handcraft a photo frame that makes you feel like a tropical country. Colored sand is also available, so you can use sand to insert letters. How about a handmade photo frame to put in and decorate a commemorative photo of your trip to Okinawa?

• Date Spot
• Girls Trip
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• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

It is a clear candle making using beautiful shells and coral of the sea of Yaeyama. Let's decorate with good taste using sand and shells from Ishigaki Island! !! Please try to make memories of Ishigaki Island with your loved ones!

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• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

Okinawa unique, will continue to the colored sea Sir to be made a full-fledged unglazed. Paint to be used there are different types, from standard colors, so we have prepared a wide range of up to color with a sparkling gloss, your only original Schiesser, please finish your choice. Depending on the color and paint the way, even traditional Shisa, will also be the cute Shisa!

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• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

Anyone can make a photo frame to put a memorable photo of Ishigaki Island just by pasting it! I use hot bond! Even if you have never used it, the staff will explain it carefully! It is an original photo frame making that freely arranges corals, shells, beach glasses, etc. of Ishigaki Island. There is nothing to prepare! Anyone can feel free to experience it empty-handed. If you display a commemorative photo taken on Ishigaki Island, it will surely bring back vivid memories every time you look at it. Join us with your family, friends, and lovers to add color to your precious memories.

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• Age 3～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 11:30 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

The first in Ishigaki Island! This is a shop where you can experience "Jesmonite"♡It takes about 30 minutes, so it is suitable for a wide range of people, from those who want to make something in their free time, those who want to leave their children and go shopping, those who want to do a double experience with our resin art experience, and those who are children (3 years old) to adults! It is an experience that you can enjoy. Mix the special liquid and powder thoroughly, dye the liquid in your favorite color, pour it into the mold, wait for it to harden, and it's finished! ◆You can choose your favorite mold from 5 types! ◆It hardens in about an hour after pouring into the mold, so if you are in a hurry, you can take it home on the same day! While you are waiting, you can kill time with our resin art experience♡Spend a relaxing time making things in a stylish store with a view of the sea! [What is Jesmonite?] Jesmonite is a water-based modeling material developed in the UK. Although it is a resin, it does not use organic solvents, is heat resistant, highly durable, and does not yellow or deteriorate easily. As a resin that is safe for the human body and the environment, it is used for a wide range of purposes such as art, sculpture, furniture, accessories, and architecture. Unlike resin, it has almost no glossiness that is typical of plastic, and is characterized by a calm texture like stone. The jesmonite you create can be used daily as an accessory tray, candle tray, aroma tray, small item holder, etc. [Notes] - It hardens in about 1 hour after pouring into the mold, but it takes about 24 hours to completely harden. If you wish to receive it on the day, please handle the work safely without dropping it until it is completely hardened. *We cannot guarantee against damage after delivery. - Due to the nature of the product, lumps and air bubbles will appear on the front and back. Please note that this does not affect the use of the product.

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• 24'～25' New Year's Campaign Sale

• Age 12～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

Handmade chopstick rest experience in Naha! A short experience class to make your own original chopstick rest using the gold lacquering technique. Recommended for beginners and tourists, you can easily participate.

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• Age 7～Age 70
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• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

[Let's all wear it and take lots of photos of our trip♪] Just choose your favorite parts and thread them through! You can add your name or matching parts and have a fun time making cute accessories. There are many parts that stand out against the Okinawan sea, and they will definitely be in your photos as they will be a memorable memory of your trip☆ [Abundant production samples☆We will tell you the tips to make it look good] This is a plan with unlimited parts that couples, friends, and families can choose their favorite from over 490,000 combinations. By finishing it with a chain with an adjuster, you can make it a 2-way specification that can be worn on both the wrist and ankle. Just choose your favorite from silver recommended for men, mature natural stones and crystals, and cute beads that are popular with children and thread it through. The size will be custom-made to fit your wrist and ankle. You can choose from two types of finishing: stretchy thread that even children can easily wear, and silver chain, and it will be finished/handed over in 5 to 10 minutes. The bracelet that you can wear on the spot will be in many photos of your trip♪ Let's all wear it and take lots of memories of your trip!

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• Age 5～Age 70
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• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

[Make your own straps (key chains)☆] These straps can be attached to bags, smartphones, or portable game consoles, so they are sure to be useful during your trip and after you return home! There are 16 seats, so parents can wait comfortably while their children make them ☆ (Production time is about 30 minutes) All you have to do is thread the beads onto the wire from the top, so even small children can enjoy it. It is a crafting experience that is fun just to watch what parts your child chooses from over 490,000 combinations to design ♪ Staff will teach you the tricks to make it cute and get a good shape, so you can make your own original strap with peace of mind! The staff will finish it and hand it over to you on the spot in 5 to 10 minutes, so you can wear it right away and add a cute touch to your travel photos ♪

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