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Japanese Wooden Mamesara Dish Carving DIY Kit - Octagon

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Japanese Wooden Mamesara Dish Carving DIY Kit - Octagon

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Create your own handcrafted octagonal wooden mamezara dish with this rewarding DIY carving kit from Japan.

Perfect for craft enthusiasts, woodworking beginners, and anyone who enjoys making things by hand, this kit contains everything needed to carve, sand, and finish a beautiful small wooden dish.

The octagonal shape offers a timeless Japanese aesthetic, while the natural walnut wood provides a rich colour and distinctive grain that makes every finished piece unique.

Designed to be beginner-friendly, the kit includes a carving gouge, work board, sandpaper, beeswax finish, and polishing cloths, allowing you to enjoy the complete woodworking experience from start to finish.

Once completed, your handmade dish can be used for serving small snacks, sweets, condiments, or as a tray for jewellery, keys, and other treasured items.

The natural beauty of walnut combined with your own craftsmanship creates a piece that is both practical and personal. Making it yourself adds a sense of attachment and satisfaction that only handmade objects can offer.

Whether you’re exploring woodworking for the first time or looking for a thoughtful creative gift, this kit offers a relaxing and enjoyable crafting experience.

Includes:

  • 1 x Octagonal Mamezara Dish Blank (Approx. 9.5 x 9.5cm, Walnut Wood)
  • 1 x Work Board (Approx. 14 x 10.5cm)
  • 1 x Carving Gouge (Round Knife)
  • Sandpaper (No. 150, 240, 400)
  • 1 x Beeswax Finish
  • 2 x Cloths (for applying and polishing wax)
  • Step-by-Step How to Make Instruction Guide

Features:

  • Create your own handcrafted wooden mamezara dish
  • Suitable for beginners and experienced makers
  • Includes all essential carving and finishing materials
  • Ideal for snacks, sweets, condiments, jewellery, and small accessories

Please Note: This kit includes materials for one Octagonal Mamezara Dish only. Any additional dishes shown in photographs are for display purposes and are not included.

Please read the included How to Make guide, General Information, and Care Instructions before you begin.

Recommended for users aged 18 and over. 
Those under 18 should use under adult supervision.

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Care Instructions

Care & Safety Instructions

  • Take care when carving to avoid injury
  • Wear protective gloves where possible
  • Keep hands clear of the blade's cutting path
  • If the surface becomes worn, lightly sand and refinish with natural oil (e.g. vegetable oil)
  • Regular maintenance will help your spoon last for years to come
  • Age Range: 10 years old+
General Information

How to Hand-Carve Your Mamezara Dish

Hand-carve your own wooden Mamezara (small dish) using the included carving tool. Wooden tableware has a natural warmth and is perfect for serving biscuits, sweets, and small treats.

The kit includes a work board to help secure the dish while carving, making the process safer and more stable. Carving tools are commonly introduced in Japanese schools from around age 10.

1. Sketch Your Design

Using a pencil, sketch the overall shape, size, thickness, and any decorative details you would like to carve into the dish.

2. Set Up the Work Board

Attach the work board securely to the edge of a table.

This helps stabilise the workpiece, protects the table surface, and improves safety while carving

3. Carve the Dish

Place the wooden dish blank on the work board and begin carving the surface using the carving tool.

  • Carve to your preferred depth.
  • Add patterns, initials, or decorative details.
  • You may also carve a commemorative date or initials on the underside to create a truly unique piece.

4. Sand the Surface

Start with the No.150 sandpaper to refine the shape and remove rough areas.

Then use the No.240 and No.400 sandpaper to smooth and finish the surface.

5. Apply the Finish

Apply the included beeswax to one cloth and rub it evenly into the wooden dish.

6. Wipe and Finish

Remove any excess wax with the second cloth.

Your handmade wooden dish is now complete.

Important Notes

  • Recommended age: 10 years and over.
  • Adult supervision is required for children.
  • The finished item is intended for use as a wooden plate only.
  • Do not use the carving tools without proper care and supervision.
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