Introducing MITUBACI Logo Metal Stamp and Tools Used for Engraving

2020-08-19

Brand Engraving and Engraving Tools MITUBACI This is Shindo, a craftsman. Today, I would like to introduce "brand engraving," which is also used in the production experience. What is brand engraving? Brand engraving is an important mark that proves that a piece of jewelry was made by the brand. At our worksho...

2020-08-18

Introducing M-san's wedding bands. Ring details: Platinum 3.0mm width with plain texture, 18K Champagne Gold 2.5mm width with hammered texture [...]

2020-08-14

It’s been really warm recently, and the skies have been covered by cumulonimbus clouds every now and then. As the clouds near the stratosphere (at around 10km altitude), it flattens out [...]

2020-08-13

The anvil, known as kanadoko in Japanese, is an essential tool in jewelry making. It is a heavy metal block with a flat surface[...]

2020-08-12

Introducing S-san’s DIY wedding bands: platinum 3.0mm width and 18k yellow gold 3.0mm width, both with hammered texture [...]

2020-08-11

As usual, the workshop begins with hand engraving. Workshop participants will be given a silver ingot to practice hand engraving until they feel confident [...]

2020-08-04

Like F-san, many workshop participants visit us to make not only their wedding bands but also couple rings to commemorate their anniversaries [...]

2020-08-03

Three popular hammered textures for handmade wedding rings What is hammered texture? Hammered texture is created by striking the surface of a ring or bangle directly with a hammer to create a pattern. The word "tsuchime" refers to the mallet of a hammer (kanazuchi). One of the charms of handmade wedding rings is the technique known as tsuchime...

2020-08-02

We visited The Shoto Museum of Art in Shibuya for the Pearls—Gift from the Sea exhibition. The pearls on display ranged from ancient to modern times, even dating back to 3rd century BC! [...]

2020-08-01

Hello, this is Fujimori, a craftsman. In the last few days, we have started to hear the cicadas crying. It will soon be the end of the rainy season in Sangenjaya, Tokyo. At ミツバチ Factory, we are practicing a new lifestyle. In addition to the original restrooms, we have two other places to wash your hands after getting dirty in the workshop...

2020-07-31

Hello, my name is Shindo, a MITUBACI craftsman. I would like to introduce a texture that is applied to the surface of rings and bangles. This time, I would like to introduce a hammered texture called "Foresta". This is a special hammer for foresta. The tip of the hammer is thin and flattened. The vertical pattern is made to resemble a tree trunk....

2020-07-30

Hello, my name is Shindo, a MITUBACI craftsman. I would like to introduce a texture that is added to the surface of rings and bangles. This time, I would like to introduce a hammered texture called "snowflake". The shape of the mallet is a flat mallet with a finely carved pattern on the surface. You will be surprised at how large and heavy this hammer is for its delicate handle. ...

2020-07-29

Hello, my name is Shindo, a MITUBACI craftsman. I would like to introduce a texture that is applied to the surface of rings and bangles. This time, I would like to introduce "tsuchime". The shape of the hammer used for tsuchime is rounded at the tip and has a glossy mirror finish. Tsuchime is a process of making round dents on the surface...

2020-07-28

Our staff attended the Mineral marche exhibition held at Shibuya the other day and would like to share her experience with you. The exhibits on sale were all natural stones, ranging from minerals to meteorites and fossils! [...]

2020-07-26

We offer workshops where you can make your own silver bangle. Flattened bangle: A flat bangle with a thin thickness. Square bangle This is a bangle with a square shape. It is possible to add twist. Silver Bangle

2020-07-25

Feel free to capture your DIY process and share them on social media! We hope to bring you joy when you look back on these fond memories [...]

2020-07-24

MITUBACI offers workshop for skinny silver and gold jewelry too!  Through our workshops, participants get to gain a better understanding of the jewelry-making industry and experience techniques [...]

2020-07-15

Only available for a limited time! Check out the seasonal motifs available this summer! [...]

Introducing MITUBACI Logo Metal Stamp and Tools Used for Engraving

Customer Review: Handmade Wedding Bands—Hammered and Plain Textures

A Cloud that Resembles An Anvil

Workshop Tools: Kanadoko and Mokudai

Customer Review: Handmade Wedding Bands—Hammered Texture

Handmade Wedding Bands—Snowflake Texture

Customer Review: Handmade Couple Ring—18k Yellow Gold and Platinum

The 3 Most Popular Hammered Textures

Staff Visit To "Pearls—Gift from the Sea" Exhibition

A New Way Forward

Foresta Texture ー A Touch of Nature

Snowflake Texture ー Sparkling Lightly Like Silent Snow

Hammered Texture ー Shimmering Water Surface

Treasure Hunt at Mineral marche

2 Types of Bangles To Match Your Wardrobe

Document Your Workshop Processes!

Handmade Wedding Bands—Skinny 18k Champagne Gold

Enjoy Your Summer with Jewelry-making and Summer Motifs!