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[Hanamaki, Iwate Prefecture] Create memories at Mori no Kuni Glass Workshop! Craftsmen's support ensures peace of mind

Many people have seen on television glasswork in which glass that has turned into a syrup-like substance at high temperatures is rolled up on the end of a rod and then blown into to form a puffy shape

Iwate is famous for this type of glasswork

There are an increasing number of people who want to try making glass for themselves. For those people, we recommend Mori no Kuni Glass Experience Studio in Osako Town, Hanamaki

Glass making experience also available at Edelwein

Edelwein, one of the largest wineries in Tohoku, is a leisure spot with a hotel, restaurant, and glass workshop

In addition to enjoying the unique wine chateau, you can also tour the factory

This is a recommended place for wine lovers, but an increasing number of people are visiting just to try the glass

Introducing a diverse menu of experiences

Its unique feature is that it offers a wider variety of activities than regular glass workshops, making it easy for children to enjoy

Glassblowing

As you might imagine, glassblowing is the most popular method of glassmaking. The glass, which is essentially a syrup-like substance, is taken out of a kiln that reaches temperatures of up to 1200°C and blown into the glass while rotating a rod

Careful support from craftsmen

The pole is heavy, but the craftsman supports it from the side, so even a child with little strength doesn't have to worry about the hot glass swinging around

To make a glass, use a wooden trowel to flatten the bottom. Once you have a good shape, cut it off from the stem and create a mouth

Various shapes to choose from

When making your glass, you can decide the shape you want in advance. There are a variety of options to choose from, from simple straight glasses to sake cup-like shapes and wine glasses

Single flower vase

No matter what shape the glass is made into, it requires delicate work such as creating a mouth, which can be difficult for children. Therefore, we recommend making a single flower vase for small children

In the case of a single flower vase, you can create the shape by blowing air into it and cutting it apart

Chopstick rest

Although it's not exactly as you would imagine, chopstick rests are the easiest to make. All you have to do is press the cut-off glass with a special tool using your body weight

※About the experience fee

The fee for the experience varies depending on the level of difficulty: glass (3,500 yen), vase (2,000 yen), chopstick rest (1,000 yen), etc

 Mini Glass

Although it is expensive and difficult, making glass is the most rewarding part. For children in the third to sixth grades, there is a mini glass making experience available (3,000 yen)

The glass is quite small compared to the regular glass making experience, but if children try hard they can make a beautiful glass

After the glassblowing experience, you can't take your finished glass home right away because it's still very hot and needs to be cooled down

I won't be able to receive it on the day, so I'll look forward to it being mailed to me later

Sandblasting

If you are afraid of glassblowing because it involves handling high temperatures, we recommend the sandblasting experience. You attach a sticker cut to your desired shape to the glass, and then blow sand onto it to create a pattern similar to frosted glass

Unlike glassblowing, you can't decide the shape yourself, but you can freely draw pictures on the glass, making it an experience that can be enjoyed by both adults and children

Not only glasses, but plates and mugs are also available

The experience fee is 1,080 yen plus the cost of the glass

Glass beads

When blowing glass, you have to hold a long, heavy rod, but when making glass beads, all you have to do is hold a straw-like glass rod over the fire, which is easy

Combine two colors

You can freely decide the color you want to make. First, choose a base glass rod and heat it. Once it melts, wrap the tips of the glass rods of the colors you want to add around it

Hold one glass rod in each hand, and when the glass starts to drip, rotate it half a turn, and when it starts to drip again, rotate it half a turn again, and repeat this process

You need to make a hole in the glass bead to thread the string through, so once it is round enough, wrap it around an iron rod. Let it cool for about 30 minutes and it's ready

Become an original accessory

Choose your own strings and beads and thread them through the glass beads to create your own original pendant or bracelet. The glass bead making experience is popular among girls

The trial fee is 1,950 yen plus parts

Fusing

Mori no Kuni also offers a unique glass-making experience called fusing, which combines several types of glass to create something more colorful than usual

They create colorful pieces by combining Venetian glass, which originates from Murano Island in Italy, and millefiori glass rods that contain floral patterns similar to Kintaro candy

This is an experience that allows you to express your individuality. You can make dessert spoons, pendants, and more

The trial fee starts from 1,800 yen

 A special experience at the workshop

Mori no Kuni sometimes holds special events, so if you go at one of those times, you can have an experience that you wouldn't normally have

For example, at the Winter Workshop Festival on December 16, 2018, you can experience things that are only available on that day, such as making a mosaic-style photo frame made from small square pieces of glass, or chopstick rests made using special fusing techniques

Mori no Kuni Glass Experience Studio has https://www.facebook.com/oohasamamorinokuni/

Summary of "Glass Experience Studio Mori no Kuni"

Glass making is something that many people only have a vague idea of, and few have actually tried it. Working with high-temperature glass can be dangerous, but professional craftsmen are on hand to ensure safety

The workshop is designed to allow children to work safely and enjoyably. There is a wide range of experience options available, so you can choose the one that best suits your needs that day

If you are sightseeing in Hanamaki, be sure to include this on your itinerary and create tangible memories

INFORMATION

name Glass Experience Studio Mori no Kuni
location 12-45-1 Osakocho, Osakocho, Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture
telephone number 0198-48-3009
Official URL http://www.edel-support.com/morinokuni1.php
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