Make a beautiful glass wind bell with your own breath
In Japan, the sound of a Wind Bell (風鈴, furin) means summer is here! When it rings, it makes you feel cool. In this activity, you can blow air into very hot glass to make a bell and paint pretty pictures on it. Let’s make a special summer memory with a sound only you can make!
SERVICE STRENGTH
#1. Try real glassblowing to make a special shape
#2. Paint your own design inside the glass
#3. A kind teacher will help you, so it is easy and safe
We use a special way to blow glass in the air. Every bell has a different shape! We also paint the design inside the bell. This makes the colors stay beautiful for a long time. A professional teacher will stay right next to you, so you can make a very pretty wind bell even if it is your first time.
Experience Details
Making a wind bell is very exciting! You will work with hot glass and then focus on painting beautiful pictures. You can learn about Japanese culture and feel the “coolness” of summer through this craft.
The glass is very, very hot (over 2,372°F)! It looks like orange juice. You blow into a long pipe, and the glass grows big like a balloon. It feels like magic!
After the glass gets hard, we finish the bottom edge. This part is important for the sound. If the edge is a little rough, the wind bell makes a very soft and nice “clink” sound.
After the glass gets hard, we finish the bottom edge. This part is important for the sound. If the edge is a little rough, the wind bell makes a very soft and nice “clink” sound.
Now, let’s paint! You use a small brush to draw inside the bell. You can draw goldfish, flowers, or anything you like. It is a little hard to paint inside, but it looks amazing when you finish!
Lastly, you pick a colorful paper strip to hang from the bell. When the wind blows, the paper moves and the bell rings. Your own wind bell from MOTENAS JAPAN will help you feel cool and happy all summer long!
Lastly, you pick a colorful paper strip to hang from the bell. When the wind blows, the paper moves and the bell rings. Your own wind bell from MOTENAS JAPAN will help you feel cool and happy all summer long!
