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Chopsticks Whittling DIY Kit Set

Chopsticks Whittling DIY Kit Set

£25.00
£25.00
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Code: UOE-Chopsticks

Create your own original pair of chopsticks with this hands-on DIY kit from Japan. Made from durable ash or oak wood, this kit lets you carve, smooth, and finish your own handcrafted chopsticks - simple, elegant, and entirely unique to you.

Each set includes three grades of sandpaper, natural beeswax, and soft finishing cloths. All you need is a small knife or penknife to carve the wood into your desired shape. Once polished and waxed, your chopsticks will have a smooth texture and a natural wooden warmth that makes every meal more enjoyable.

Handmaking your own chopsticks is not only satisfying but also a mindful, sustainable way to connect with everyday craft. It also makes a thoughtful eco-friendly gift for anyone who appreciates Japanese design and slow living.

Includes:

  • Chopstick Wood Blanks x 1 pair
  • Chopstick Rest x 1
  • Sandpaper (No.150 / 240 / 400) x 1 each
  • Beeswax & 2 Cloths for finishing
  • Material: Ash or Oak

Please read the General Information and Care Instructions below before you begin.

Tools required: Small knife or craft knife
Recommended for users aged 18 and over.
Those under 18 should use under adult supervision.
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How to use:
Shape the wood - Use a small knife or craft knife to carve the chopsticks to your preferred length, thickness, and shape. You can mark the outline with a pencil before cutting. Please handle all sharp tools carefully to avoid injury.

Smooth the surface (Step 1) - Once the rough shape is complete, sand the surface with No.150 sandpaper to remove any unevenness.

Refine the finish (Step 2) - Continue sanding with No.240, then No.400 sandpaper until the surface is completely smooth.

Apply beeswax - Using one of the cloths, lightly coat the chopsticks with the included beeswax to moisten and protect the surface.

Final polish - Wipe off any excess wax with the second cloth, then leave to dry for about one day. Your handmade chopsticks are now complete!

You can also create a matching chopstick rest following the same steps.

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What makes our products so special

Unique - with slight irregularities in size, glaze and texture, no two pieces are the same

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Quality - made from the finest Japanese Minoyaki porcelain

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Robust - dishwasher and microwave safe (except a few of the crackle glazes)

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Personal - hand-finished by talented craftspeople from the kilns of Gifu

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What’s in the box?

Our products are made with love and care in Japan, but it’s with you where their story lives on. And for that to happen, we need to make sure they arrive with you in one piece! We carefully wrap each item in bubble wrap and traditional Japanese newspapers (you’ll often find a Japanese crossword or sudoku to solve!). You’ll also receive a short guide on how to care for and cherish your new tableware. Sustainability is important to us and we’re working hard on ways to keep items safe while being kind to the planet, too.

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A beautiful small dish - exactly what I wanted. It’s charming and a beautiful blue. Delivery was very rapid and the dish was carefully wrapped in Japanese newspaper and bubble wrap. Very pleased!

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