Marriage is one of life's major milestones. A wedding ring is worn by both husband and wife as a symbol of their marriage. However, since it is not an inexpensive purchase, some people may be concerned about the cost of purchasing the ring. Here, we will discuss who pays for the wedding rings, the man or woman, and whether the man or woman bears the...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...