MITUBACI TOKYO's Ring Making Class
Creating A Shared Experience with Your Beloved
Jewelry-making can be accomplished even for those with zero experience!
Our veteran artisans are here to guide you through the entire process.
Key points of our workshop
- Same day pickup even with gemstone setting
- Our craftsman will work on your behalf if desired
- Enjoy engraving by yourself for free
- A 3-hour Process
Handmade Wedding Bands Challenge
This couple has signed up for our handmade wedding bands workshop! Under the guidance of our veteran artisan Hiromi-san, let's see what we can achieve in just a few hours!
In the Heart of Sangenjaya
MITUBACI TOKYO is a 1-minute walk from Sangenjaya station (only 4 minutes from Shibuya by train), located on the 4th level of the retro-looking Royal Mansion building.
Design Consultation
Before getting started, you will be shown some jewelry samples. After deciding on your designs, you're good to get started!
Start of production
Once you have decided on the material and color of your ring, our artisan will prepare a strip of metal—the very material used to make your ring. Repeatedly applying pressure to the metal strip through the Tanzo process in this workshop increases its density along with durability, thus ensuring your jewelry to last a lifetime.
Tool Introduction
roller
By crushing and stretching metal, this tool is used to make the base metal suitable for rings in terms of thickness and hardness. There are electric and manual types, but the one used at MITUBACI TOKYO is a traditional manual type.
Engraving
Engrave on the metal strip with either metal stamps or hand engraving by machine. You may choose to make your own ring or exchange with your partner!
Tool Introduction
Engraving Stamps
In the jewelry world, a "stamp" is a "metal stamp" used for imprinting text. MITUBACI TOKYO offers not only ready-made stamps, but also original pictogram stamps created by our craftsmen themselves, as well as unique services such as pixel art engraving, which allows customers to design their own stamps. We also offer unique services such as pixel art engraving, which allows customers to design their own stamps.
Tool Introduction
Vise
Twist processing," in which a portion of the ring is twisted, can also be performed. The tool used to hold the material in place during processing is a vise. By holding the material firmly with a strong force and twisting the material 180 degrees with pliers, the twist that becomes the identity of the ring can be expressed.
Shaping
The metal strip is bent with a wooden hammer around a ring mandrel. Once it takes the shape of a ring, the metal is further compressed with a ring stretcher to increase its durability, which is achievable only through the Tanzō forging method.
Tool Introduction
Ring Stretcher
In addition to the "ring bender" mentioned above, this "ring stretcher" may also be used. As the name suggests, this tool can stretch rings and vice versa. It is a useful tool for adjusting the size of a ring while keeping it close to a perfect circle.
The soldering process comes next and closes up the gap in the ring. At this stage, workshop participants will be able to experience handling the torch under close guidance by our veteran artisans.
※ Please note that the soldering of Platinum 950 will be handled by the artisans solely.
Tool Introduction
Gas Torch
A "gas burner" burns gas mixed with an appropriate amount of air at a high temperature. After operating the lever that controls the gas emission, the flame can be produced without the use of matches or lighters by operating the igniter switch. Since platinum, gold, and silver have different melting points, work is performed using burners that can be heated to the appropriate temperature.
Achieving The Perfect Fit
You will be asked to try on the ring during the DIY processes. This ensures you to achieve a better fit than when you purchase ready-made rings!
Filing and Sanding
More tools are used to smoothen the surfaces of your ring.
Tool Introduction
Micro Grinder
A tool for polishing and cutting by using an attachment at the end of a pen-shaped device. Although at first glance it appears to be a simple device, the tools used in professional workplaces are designed to have an enough torque output that does not drop in rpm when the tip tool is applied to the metal material to be processed. It is one of the indispensable tools for processing metals.
Adding Textures
The ring still has a plain surface at this stage. For those who wish to have a textured ring, this is where hand-hammering comes in. The best part? No two rings have the same texture, so what you own is truly one-of-a-kind!
What's Popular?
The hammered texture is well-loved for its distinctive hand-made element. Every strike carries its unique characteristic, and with that, every ring becomes the one-and-only in the world. Partners also often create textures for each other!
Tool Introduction
Hammer
The hammer is a necessary tool for applying various patterns (textures). Unlike hammers for hammering nails, which can be purchased at any tool store, hammers for texturing have a finely textured surface. By hammering it into the surface of the ring, the pattern is transferred and a unique texture is created. In fact, the hammers themselves are also crafted one by one by MITUBACI TOKYO's artisans.
Tool Introduction
Lathe
The craftsmanship of this hammered pattern is appealing, but if you prefer a professional-looking, uniform finish to the handmade look, please consider the "lathe" option. The "lathe" is a machine that spins the entire ring while shaving the surface evenly with a diamond blade, creating a ring of exquisite beauty that is truly custom-made.
If you wish to have diamonds or other stones set into the stone, our craftsmen will work on it with great care.
Same day pickup even with gemstone setting
Our strength is that we are a real jewelry workshop that usually makes custom-made wedding rings. Because we have professional craftsmen, authentic equipment, and a diverse inventory of gemstones at all times, we are able to offer same-day finishing of stone clasps that other similar classes cannot provide.
In addition, you can freely choose the design of the stone clasp from 4-point clasps, star clasps, flower clasps, and so on.
Completion!
And your rings are completed and can be put on right away!
Post-Workshop Ideas
Thriving with a diversity of local cuisines and stylish cafés, spend some time checking out the streets of Sangenjaya wearing your handmade jewelry!
Customer Reviews
FAQ
Yes, most of our customers who visit our store are making rings for the first time, but rest assured that our professional engravers will carefully assist you and help you with any difficult parts. We will measure the ring size on the day of your visit to ensure that it fits your finger perfectly. For hand engraving, we will explain and practice how to engrave before the actual engraving. The forging process produces a higher quality ring that is sturdier and less fragile than the lost wax process.
We also offer "lathe processing," in which our craftsmen use a lathe to shape the product, so please consider this option.
Yes, please feel free to take photos and videos at our atelier even with your wedding photographer. Our artisans are also most pleased to take commemorative photographs with you.
Yes, all handmade jewelry courses are designed so that you can take them home on the same day, even if you are traveling or otherwise have limited time. Workshops that can be completed on the same day, even with the addition of diamonds, birthstones, and other options, are rare in Japan, and are unique to MITUBACI TOKYO, where artisans are always on hand.
Please let us know ahead of time, and we will assess the possibility of fulfilling your request.