Glass & Metal Tupai Studio

Tupai Studio is run by glass artist Yu Saito and metal engraving artist Miki Saito.
The studio displays glassware, wind chimes, kaleidoscopes, sculptures, cutlery, and other items made by the couple that exude handmade warmth, giving it the feel of a gallery.These products, of course, are for sale.
Visitors can also make their own kaleidoscope or try engraving or hammer-decorating metal.

Activities

Metal engraving ¥900

Draw pictures, patterns, or letters on a thin copper plate by creating an uneven surface using a tool called a hera.
Besides drawing an original picture to display as a work of art, we also recommend designing and creating a doorplate or sign, or a pet’s nameplate.

Metal hammering ¥1,200

Create a pattern or design using a nail and special hammer to create dots on an oval-shaped brass plate.It comes with a strap, so you can attach the finished piece to your keys or bag right away.

Make a kaleidoscope ¥1,400

Make a kaleidoscope—a tube which reveals various patterns when you peer into it—by adding colorful beads and other materials of your choice into one end of the tube.The process of making a kaleidoscope is so simple that even young kids can enjoy it.

Marble kaleidoscope ¥1,500

This type of kaleidoscope has a transparent glass marble at the end of the tube, which creates various scenic patterns when you look through it.Insert glass or plastic mirrors in a simple tube and attach a marble to the tip.
You can decorate the outside of the tube however you like with origami and other materials to create a one-of-a-kind kaleidoscope.

Kaleidoscope making for Adults ※5 or more people reservation required

・Kaleidoscope small (palm size 10cm) ¥3,000

・Kaleidoscope large (20cm) ¥4,000

Place a triangular glass mirror and lens into a tube and attach a transparent sphere to the tip. Whatever you look at becomes a kaleidoscope. Feel free to decorate the outside as you like. Time required: 40 minutes.


Inquiries
Tel:090-9050-4932 (Saito)

Open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (last entry at 4:30 p.m.)

*Certain stores may be closed.