Micrometer - sticking to the 1/100th of a millimeter Hello, this is Shindo, a craftsman. Today's topic may be quite difficult to understand for those who do not usually use tools, but please do not give up and read to the end. What is a micrometer? In the production of rings for the MITUBACI collection, we use an even...
Customer Review: Handmade Silver Bangle
"I couldn't make up my mind on the design of my bangle. Once I have decided, the jewelry turned out the way I visualised it under the guidance of the artisan! It was an enjoyable journey throughout!"
Workshop Tools: Thread Saw
If you have participated in MITUBACI DIY workshops, you may recall seeing our artisan use this tool I am sharing today—the thread saw. This tool is used to cut [...]
Getting to MITUBACI
Directions from Tokyu Sangenjaya Station to MITUBACI. Although it is close to the station, it is difficult to find as it is located in a triangular area crowded with small stores, so we will guide you in detail with a video. Directions from Denentoshi Line View this post on Instagram MITUBACI TOKYO Handmade...
Workshop Tools: Otafuku Mallet
We have previously covered the usage ofkaneduchi and kiduchi in jewelry-making. Today I will be sharing a bit on the otafuku mallet. In comparison, the otafuku mallet is considerably small [...]
The 'Forever Saul Leiter' Exhibition
Due to the pandemic, the exhibitions were put on a halt early this year and has resumed its operations. We heard that the exhibition has relaunched because the exhibits were unable to be shipped back to the United States of America (USA) for the time being. This gave us a chance to drop by for a visit! [...]
Customer Review: Pixel Art Metal Stamps
We have more and more customers opting for the pixel art metal stamps! Personalized pixel art metal stamps can be brought home by workshop participants [...]
Workshop Tools: Wooden Mallets
Previously I shared a bit on the workshop tools kanadoko and mokudai (see article below). This time I'd like to share about the wooden mallet (and more) we use in crafting jewelry [...]
A New Shared Experience for A Day To Commemorate
At some point of time in life we must have experienced having hard time picking out presents for a birthday or anniversary gift. In addition to a lovely dinner or celebration, how about giving the recipient a little memento to remember the day? [...]