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Silver & Fimo Rose Ring

Sterling Silver ring with Fimo Flower.
Flower Stamp Earrings

Sterling Silver Disc with a Stamped Flower Motif.
Jizo Clay Sculptures

Handmade Clay Childlike Monk Sculpture
Origami Projects:
Iris

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Free Instructions.
Origami Mobiles

Handmade Origami Bird Mobiles.
Jizo - Japanese Buddhist Monk
Jizo (or as we Japanese call him Ojizo-sama) is the Bodhisattva (Bosatsu).
Birthstones
There are 12 kinds of Birthstones, they are said to bring good luck.
The 7 Types of Pearls
There are only 7 kinds of shellfish used for culturing pearls.
The History of Pearls
Pearls have always been a valuable and divine jewel.
Precious Metals - Gold, Silver and Platinum
Gold, silver, and platinum are traditionally described as precious metals.
Cleaning Silver Jewelry
Silver jewelry will gradually darken if left exposed to air, especially if any sulphur is present.
The History of Origami
The first paper making technique came to Japan from China in 7th century.
Furoshiki - Traditional Japanese wrapping
Furoshiki is a square piece of traditional Japanese wrapping cloth that was used to transport clothes, gifts.
Crystals (Quartz)
Quartz is one of the most common minerals found on the surface of the Earth.
The Thousand Origami Cranes (Senbazuru)
Many Japanese believe that to fold a thousand cranes can cure an illness or help to live a longer life.