Making only one Okinawa souvenir in the world through Ryukyu glass experience

Making only one Okinawa souvenir in the world through Ryukyu glass experience
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Are you buying souvenirs for yourself while traveling? Is it a souvenir for loved ones, a rut?
It's a precious trip to Okinawa, so let's make it yourself, not just buy it!
Therefore, we recommend Ryukyu glass blowing glass experience. At first glance, it's a glass experience with a difficult image, but it's actually very easy. It is very safe because the workshop staff will teach you carefully!
In addition, you can select the design and color yourself, so you can attach it to your everyday use.
One of the best Okinawa souvenirs in the world. Would you like to make it together?

※Depending on the workshop, the experience time is determined, and there are places where reservations are required. Please check in advance.

Making only one Okinawa souvenir in the world through Ryukyu glass experience!

Oh!? It's so easy! Experience itinerary

①Choose your favorite color, shape, and pattern

This time, I tried the "Easy Course" recommended for beginners! I wanted a awamori glass for dinner, so the shape was Tal glass. The pattern is cute with glass fragments, and the color is transparent so that the crush shines. You can also choose from blue, light blue, green, peach, and lavender.


➁Winding

Wrap the glass melted in the kiln with a pipe so as to scoop the water candy.
But it's really hot! That should be the case, and it seems that the inside of the kiln is about 1300 ° C. At first, I was quite surprised at the heat (laughs).
※Depending on the workshop, craftsmen may do it.


③Hang on Lin

The heat balls of the wrapped glass are molded round. This was the most difficult process.
※Depending on the workshop, craftsmen may do it.


④Put on a tub

Roll on the glass from left to right once. Perhaps because of the hot glass ball, I sticked to it interestingly. The trick is to roll lightly and gently.
※Depending on the workshop, craftsmen may do it.


⑤Air blowing

It blows strong like bulging balloons. At first, I was a little impatient than I had imagined, but when I started bulging, I quickly grew up.
※Depending on the workshop, craftsmen may do it.


⑥Put the bottom of the glass

While holding the bottom with a fire scissors, the other hand moves the pipe in parallel while keeping the pipe in parallel. It was a little difficult because I couldn't understand how much I was doing, so I had more than half of the craftsmen help me (laughs).
※Depending on the workshop, craftsmen may do it.


⑦Finishing

It was a moment of tension and tension (sweat)
But! I was able to enjoy the feeling of doing the best. Put a fire scissors in a small hole and slowly spread the fire scissors with the same force without putting too much effort. The other hand had to move slowly and slowly while keeping parallel, and if it was too early, the shape would collapse, and if it was too late, the glass would cool down and hardened, so I was sweated with subtle movements (laughs).


⑧Completed

After 15 minutes, it's finally ready! The glass breaks when it cools suddenly, so cool it in a dedicated kiln over a day.

Receiving products
The completed work will be received the next day. We also have shipping, so please consult with the staff.


At first glance, it was a "blew glass experience" that had a difficult image, but it was much easier than I had imagined. From nothing to something that has shape every time the process overlaps, you can enjoy a sense of accomplishment when you put the finished product in front of it. Is the "satisfaction" that allows you to experience more easily and make such cute souvenirs as you like, is the top class in Okinawan craft experience? It's also nice as a souvenir that it has practicality. This time, I'm going to make a glass of different colors!

Cooperation: Ryukyu Glass Teda Studio "Flowing Glass Simple Course 2,200 yen ~"


Select by the area! Within 10 minutes by car from the resort hotel

Ryukyu Glass Artisan Studio

Uruma-shi | About 1 minute by car from Ishikawa IC

There are a wide variety of types from the desire to use it casually.
Many experienced people are satisfied with the workmanship that can be mistaken for a product!

Recommended experience
・Blowing glass experience (15 minutes) 3,000 yen ~
・Dragonfly ball accessory experience (15 minutes) 2,160 yen ~ ※Onna store only


Ryukyu Glass Tida Studio

Onna-son | About 1 minute by car from ANA Manza Beach Resort

A homey workshop where you can fully experience the process of making glass.
I will finish the final process by myself! There is also a special course.

Recommended experience
・Blowing glass and a thorough course from 3,300 yen
・Dragonfly ball experience 1,620 yen ~


Onna glass studio

Onna-son | About 10 minutes by car from Yaka IC

A good location in front of Sheraton Hotel Sanma Lena!
There are more than 300 kinds of glass experiences that can be selected from 10 colors in combination with various shapes.

Recommended experience
・Blowing glass experience (5 minutes to 10 minutes) 1,650 yen ~
・Dragonfly ball (20 minutes) 2,300 yen ~


Experience Kingdom Murasakimura

Yomitan-son | About 70 minutes by car from Naha Airport

Experience blowing glass using recycled glass.
In addition to the number of colors, there are plenty of patterns such as bubbles, polka dots, strips, and spirals.

Recommended experience
・Blowing glass experience / cup (30 minutes) 2,750 yen ~
・Glass dragonfly ball making experience 1,620 yen~


Select by the area! Go back and forth to Churaumi Aquarium, a little stop.

Glass art AI

Nago-shi | About 30 minutes by car from Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium

Recommended experience
・Blowing glass experience 2,640 yen~
・Small bowls from 3,630 yen


Forest Glass Museum

Nago-shi | About 15 minutes by car from Kyoda IC

Shape the memories of your trip! Let's make a shining glass by hand.
Photo frame experience and accessory experience are recommended for beginners.

Recommended experience
・Original glass making experience (10-15 minutes) 1,870 yen ~
・Handmade photo frame experience (40 to 50 minutes) 1,100 yen


Select by the area! Close to the airport! Let's try as soon as we arrive

Ryukyu Glass Village

Itoman-shi | About 25 minutes by car from Naha Airport

The largest Ryukyu glass workshop in the prefecture where you can experience the whole charm of Ryukyu glass.
You can choose from 10 different types, including the experience using Ryukyu Glass.

Recommended experience
・Original glass making experience (10 minutes) 2,970 yen ~
・Accessories making experience (40 minutes) 2,750 yen ~


Gyokusendo Cave, Okinawa World Cultural Kingdom

Nanjo-shi | About 30 minutes by car from Naha Airport

In the park where you can enjoy the nature and culture of Okinawa in one place, you can also experience Ryukyu glass.
Be sure to remember your trip, such as a jokki or a single vase!

Recommended experience
・Decoboko Jokki (from 10 minutes) 3,850 yen ~
・Tal Glass (from 7 minutes) 2,860 yen ~

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