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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Valentine's Day: homemade jewelry that's sure to please and a recipe for homemade fresh chocolate that's easy to make at home! Vegans can eat with you too!
This Valentine's Day, why not prepare handmade jewelry and handmade chocolate gifts? Valentine's Day is finally here! Some of you may be wondering how to celebrate in the midst of the Corona disaster. You want to have some kind of special date with your loved one or give each other gifts...
Origin of the name of quartz and crystal
Have you ever heard of a gemstone called quartz? Here is some information about the beautiful icy quartz and the origin of its name. Hello, I am Yanagisumi, a craftsman! My name is Yanagizumi, and I am a craftsman. I would like to talk about a gemstone that I collect as a hobby. The stone I would like to introduce is a rough rock crystal! Stonemasons call it quartz (quartz) or...
Wedding Ring Placement Ideas and Situations
We have compiled a list of ideas for where to place wedding rings. Many people have a specific place for their wedding rings at home. However, there are probably many people who do not have a specific place for their wedding rings when traveling or at the office. We don't want to scratch or lose our precious wedding rings or jewelry. Cheap...