MITUBACI BLOG

Teacups with simplicity but presence: a story of a craftsman's treasures

Hello, I am Yanagisumi, a craftsman! Today, I would like to talk about my personal hobby of collecting teacups. I don't usually use any particular tableware, but when I'm feeling a little down and need a little motivation, or when I want to take a breather...

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Why Is Tanzō Forging Method Recommended?

When purchasing a wedding ring, we often choose by design, brand, or material. How about changing the perspective a bit and choosing a wedding ring based on the difference in manufacturing methods? Wedding Ring Manufacturing Methods, Rings Made by Forging and Rings Made by Casting There are two main types of wedding ring manufacturing methods: forging and casting....

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April Campaign: Diamonds at 50% Off

MITUBACI 10th Anniversary Campaign Vol.6☆Half-price April birthstone and diamond campaign. We will insert a melee size April birthstone and diamond at half price. Regular price: 5,500 yen (tax included) → Limited time offer: 2,750 yen (tax included) Period: April 1, 2021 to 20...

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A story about plating equipment and tools used for metal engraving

I am Fujimori, a craftsman at MITUBACI. Today, I would like to introduce the electroplating equipment in MITUBACI's workshop. What is plating? Plating is a process of covering the surface of a material with a thin film of metal. Plating adds color, makes the material resistant to discoloration, rust-resistant...

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Outing with Ring on the Rings, Aalto Exhibition at Setagaya Art Museum

The weather was fine and the cherry blossoms were in bloom, so I went out wearing a hammered ring I made at a workshop. The destination was the Setagaya Art Museum. The Setagaya Art Museum is only two train stops away from MITUBACI's Sangenjaya location at Yoga Station, and can be reached on foot or by bus. In this season, many cherry trees are in bloom on the way...

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A story about tools used for hammering and engraving

Let's process a potato hammer! This is Shindo, a MITUBACI craftsman. This time, I would like to talk about the processing of potato hammers. Imo hammer is a type of hammer. It has a rounded tip on both sides and is used in the workshop to process the "tsuchime" (the "grain" of a potter's wheel). Please refer to the blog post about tsuchime...

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Gas Burner and Tools for Metal Engraving

I am Fujimori, a craftsman at MITUBACI. Today, I would like to introduce the gas burner for metal carving that we use in our workshop. What do you think of when you hear the word "gas burner"? When I asked a customer who came to the workshop, he answered, "Is it used for crème brûlée or fish in a restaurant? They answered, "Yes...

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Aquamarine, birthstone of March

Have you ever heard of the gemstone aquamarine? Aquamarine is the birthstone for March, a beautiful light blue gemstone. In this article, we will introduce aquamarine. About Aquamarine Gemstone I would like to talk about the gemstone Aquamarine. Colors of Aquamarine Aquamarine is a...

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Recommended for 5mm width thick rings and wedding rings

When looking for a wedding ring, the thickness of the ring is surprisingly difficult to choose. It is easy to find out what you like in terms of design and color from a website, but it is difficult to judge the width of the ring until you try it on. Recently, there has been an increase in the number of slim wedding rings, but thick wedding rings are also very cool! ...

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Handmade bangles (bracelets)

Color gold plating on silver items. Graduation commemoration☆Half-price plating campaign

Congratulations to all of you who graduated from school this spring. For customers who are making matching jewelry to commemorate their graduation, we will be holding the 5th MITUBACI 10th Anniversary Campaign☆Half-price plating campaign to commemorate your graduation. Customers who visit our store in groups of three or more and...

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MITUBACI's original, spring-like engraving is now available!

March 3 is the Peach Festival. Although some days are still cold, it is gradually becoming more and more like spring. At MITUBACI, we have prepared spring-like original engravings. It would be nice to wear a ring or bangle with many cute motifs engraved on it and go cherry blossom viewing. This time of year is also a good time for graduation ...

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A story about spatulas and tools used for engraving

This is Shindo, a MITUBACI craftsman. This time, I would like to introduce a tool for metal engraving, a spatula. You may not know what kind of tool a spatula is, so please take a look at the picture first. There are two types of spatulas: a thin metal rod with a different tip and a rod with a plastic-like tip. It looks like a pencil. The spatula is a tool to stroke the surface of metal...

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Half-price campaign for Aquamarine, the birthstone of March

MITUBACI 10th Anniversary Campaign Vol.4☆Half-price campaign for March birthstone, aquamarine. Half-price aquamarine, the birthstone for March, will be added to handmade wedding rings, engagement rings, and silver jewelry. Regular price: 5,500 yen (tax included) → Limited time offer: 2,750 yen (tax included)...

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Let's clean a black discolored silver ring.

I am trying to clean a silver ring that is over 20 years old and has turned black. This is a simple method using baking soda and a brush. I hope this will be helpful for those who have a silver ring that has turned black that they want to use for the first time in a while. Hello, I am MITUBACI craftsman Shindo. Last time...

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February 22 is Cat's Day, I want to make a ring with an engraving of a cat.

Do you know what day February 22 is? It is "Cat's Day" because of the word "nyan-nyan-nyan. Cats are cute, aren't they? Every day I watch videos of cats that I don't know, out of people I don't know, and the time passes by so quickly. Not only me, there are other cat lovers in MITUBACI...

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Customer Review: A Surprise Engagement Ring

We would like to introduce Mr. K who came to have his engagement ring made. <Pt950 platinum, 0.2ct, hammered, initials are engraved by hand. It is nice to hammer the initials one by one while thinking of your partner. The base ring is made by the customer...

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Recycling of Metals

Do you know about metal recycling? Here is an introduction to the recycling of gold, platinum, and other highly valuable metals. I am Fujimori, a craftsman at MITUBACI. Today, I would like to talk about the metals we recycle at MITUBACI. The metals we are currently handling at MITUBACI are shi...

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Customer Review: Wedding Bands with Matching Secret Stones

<K18 champagne gold (2.5mm width) hammered + green diamonds (inside) K18 champagne gold (2.0mm width) hammered + diamonds (front) + green diamonds (inside) We are proud to present K who had her wedding ring made with a matching green diamond inside. ...

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