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A 30-second walk from Asakusa Station in Tokyo, Sokichi's Kiriko workshop.
Stars and balloons
Difficulty ★★☆
A modern design with the traditional pattern of "cloisonne" as a motif. The point is to align the corners and press them so that they have the same thickness. It will be a pretty finish.
A modern design with the traditional pattern of "cloisonne" as a motif. The point is to align the corners and press them so that they have the same thickness. It will be a pretty finish.
Drop
Difficulty ★☆☆
A delicate design reminiscent of a window glass on a rainy day. The point is to add a contrast between sharp vertical lines and drops. It is also recommended to cut it with blue or transparent glass.
A delicate design reminiscent of a window glass on a rainy day. The point is to add a contrast between sharp vertical lines and drops. It is also recommended to cut it with blue or transparent glass.
Firework
Difficulty ★☆☆
Fireworks design that blooms in the night sky. Although it is a simple method of making by just pressing lines of the same length, it looks gorgeous, so it is also recommended for first-time users. Even with big fireworks ◎
Fireworks design that blooms in the night sky. Although it is a simple method of making by just pressing lines of the same length, it looks gorgeous, so it is also recommended for first-time users. Even with big fireworks ◎
Kikyo
Difficulty ★★☆
A popular design with a deep cut that makes you feel like a kiriko. You can make the petals look good just by pressing them thickly. It is also recommended to scrape a large glass.
A popular design with a deep cut that makes you feel like a kiriko. You can make the petals look good just by pressing them thickly. It is also recommended to scrape a large glass.
Tree
Difficulty ★★☆
A large tree design with a beautiful thick trunk that stretches smoothly. By pressing the leaves at random without any gaps, you can express natural branches and leaves. The method of shaving is simple, but it is important to firmly balance the trunk and branches at the drafting stage.
A large tree design with a beautiful thick trunk that stretches smoothly. By pressing the leaves at random without any gaps, you can express natural branches and leaves. The method of shaving is simple, but it is important to firmly balance the trunk and branches at the drafting stage.
Around the hemp leaf
Difficulty ★★☆
Traditional pattern "leaf" that you can enjoy the uniqueness of Kiriko. Since there are no long horizontal lines, it is easier for you to take on the challenge than the hemp leaf pattern that goes around the horizontal line. Diagonal lines are a little difficult, but when it's completed, the sense of accomplishment is great.
Traditional pattern "leaf" that you can enjoy the uniqueness of Kiriko. Since there are no long horizontal lines, it is easier for you to take on the challenge than the hemp leaf pattern that goes around the horizontal line. Diagonal lines are a little difficult, but when it's completed, the sense of accomplishment is great.
Migration of fish
Difficulty ★★☆
A very popular design that imitates fish swimming freely in the sea. The method of shaving is very simple, but it requires skill and concentration to ensure that the caudal fin does not separate from the body. Compatibility with blue glasses ◎.
A very popular design that imitates fish swimming freely in the sea. The method of shaving is very simple, but it requires skill and concentration to ensure that the caudal fin does not separate from the body. Compatibility with blue glasses ◎.
Hemp leaf
Difficulty ★★☆
Traditional pattern "leaf" that you can enjoy the uniqueness of Kiriko. Since there are no long horizontal lines, it is easier for you to take on the challenge than the hemp leaf pattern that goes around the horizontal line. Diagonal lines are a little difficult, but when it's completed, the sense of accomplishment is great.
Traditional pattern "leaf" that you can enjoy the uniqueness of Kiriko. Since there are no long horizontal lines, it is easier for you to take on the challenge than the hemp leaf pattern that goes around the horizontal line. Diagonal lines are a little difficult, but when it's completed, the sense of accomplishment is great.
Eight bites
Difficulty ★★☆
This design has an impressive clear and deep cut. The point is to put your weight on it and scrape it so that it is even on the left and right. It is a design that shines in a colored glass.
This design has an impressive clear and deep cut. The point is to put your weight on it and scrape it so that it is even on the left and right. It is a design that shines in a colored glass.
Futaba
Difficulty ★☆☆
The pattern of the lid that makes you feel cute is not a difficult task, so anyone can try it. It is also recommended to cut it together with other plant-based designs.
The pattern of the lid that makes you feel cute is not a difficult task, so anyone can try it. It is also recommended to cut it together with other plant-based designs.
Miscanthus
Difficulty ★★☆
Susukino pattern that makes you feel like autumn. Due to its small design, it can be scraped together with other patterns. It goes well with the dragonfly pattern.
Susukino pattern that makes you feel like autumn. Due to its small design, it can be scraped together with other patterns. It goes well with the dragonfly pattern.
Ivy
Difficulty ★★★
Ivy design that shines in a green glass. In order to make the ivy feel vital, the center of the leaf is thick and the tip is relaxed and sharpened.
Ivy design that shines in a green glass. In order to make the ivy feel vital, the center of the leaf is thick and the tip is relaxed and sharpened.
Margaret
Difficulty ★★☆
A design with a pretty impression of a two-wheeled margaret. It’s not difficult because you just push it, but you need to concentrate because there are many petals. The key to sharpening the petals is to make the petals the same length.
A design with a pretty impression of a two-wheeled margaret. It’s not difficult because you just push it, but you need to concentrate because there are many petals. The key to sharpening the petals is to make the petals the same length.
Around the leaf
Difficulty ★☆☆
A popular design with a subtle leaf pattern on the top and bottom, with a thin line around the side as a vine. The result is a simple yet sophisticated glass. Concentrate and sharpen the narrow horizontal lines so that they do not wobble.
A popular design with a subtle leaf pattern on the top and bottom, with a thin line around the side as a vine. The result is a simple yet sophisticated glass. Concentrate and sharpen the narrow horizontal lines so that they do not wobble.
Hexagon round
Difficulty ★★☆
Geometric pattern design with randomly arranged hexagons. By cutting the deeply rounded lines properly, you can finish the work with beautiful shadows.
Geometric pattern design with randomly arranged hexagons. By cutting the deeply rounded lines properly, you can finish the work with beautiful shadows.
Lattice band
Difficulty ★★☆
A design with a simple checkered pattern arranged in a strip. A beautiful checkerboard pattern can be created by matching the length, thickness, and depth of the two intersecting lines. For those who want to take on the challenge, it is also recommended to add thin horizontal lines at the top and bottom.
A design with a simple checkered pattern arranged in a strip. A beautiful checkerboard pattern can be created by matching the length, thickness, and depth of the two intersecting lines. For those who want to take on the challenge, it is also recommended to add thin horizontal lines at the top and bottom.
Autumn leaves
Difficulty ★★☆
Design of autumn leaves dancing in the autumn breeze. The base of the leaf is thick, and the tip is finished in the shape of a natural leaf like autumn leaves by loosening the force and shaving it finely. The point is to firmly match the bases of the leaves at one point.
Design of autumn leaves dancing in the autumn breeze. The base of the leaf is thick, and the tip is finished in the shape of a natural leaf like autumn leaves by loosening the force and shaving it finely. The point is to firmly match the bases of the leaves at one point.
Dragonfly
Difficulty ★★☆
Design of a dragonfly, a creature that represents autumn. The point is to add strength to the body. It is also recommended that you scrape it together with the Susukino pattern.
Design of a dragonfly, a creature that represents autumn. The point is to add strength to the body. It is also recommended that you scrape it together with the Susukino pattern.
Iris
Difficulty ★★☆
An iris pattern that stands out beautifully on a purple glass.
By carving the petals full and slightly thick, while keeping the stems and leaves thin, you can create a strong contrast that brings out a more distinctive iris silhouette.
An iris pattern that stands out beautifully on a purple glass.
By carving the petals full and slightly thick, while keeping the stems and leaves thin, you can create a strong contrast that brings out a more distinctive iris silhouette.
Three main lines
Difficulty ★☆☆
It is a design with three vertical lines arranged one above the other. It goes well with rock glass. The method of shaving is very simple, but the cut is made on the entire surface of the glass, so it looks good.
It is a design with three vertical lines arranged one above the other. It goes well with rock glass. The method of shaving is very simple, but the cut is made on the entire surface of the glass, so it looks good.
Five-sided crest
Difficulty ★★☆
Sokichi's original geometric pattern that makes you feel modern while being like a classic pattern. To make a beautiful pentagon in the end, cut it from the inside, paying attention to the length of the line. It is also recommended to change the size and arrange some.
Sokichi's original geometric pattern that makes you feel modern while being like a classic pattern. To make a beautiful pentagon in the end, cut it from the inside, paying attention to the length of the line. It is also recommended to change the size and arrange some.
Sixteen Leaves
Difficulty ★☆☆
A simple design that shines in a colored glass. In order to sharpen the pattern of the fluffy leaves, it is important not to tilt the glass, but to apply your weight evenly to the left and right and keep pressing it.
A simple design that shines in a colored glass. In order to sharpen the pattern of the fluffy leaves, it is important not to tilt the glass, but to apply your weight evenly to the left and right and keep pressing it.
Cherry blossoms
Difficulty ★★★
Sakura pattern reminiscent of a soft spring breeze. It takes a little skill to match the tips of the V-shaped petals and to sharpen the plump petals, but it is a popular design that is rewarding enough. It is also recommended to scrape it into a pink glass.
Sakura pattern reminiscent of a soft spring breeze. It takes a little skill to match the tips of the V-shaped petals and to sharpen the plump petals, but it is a popular design that is rewarding enough. It is also recommended to scrape it into a pink glass.
Sunflower
Difficulty ★★☆
The point of the sunflower pattern recommended for summer is to cut the petals with the same thickness and length without any gaps. The number of times it is pressed is large and it is a little difficult, but the cut will have a strong presence.
The point of the sunflower pattern recommended for summer is to cut the petals with the same thickness and length without any gaps. The number of times it is pressed is large and it is a little difficult, but the cut will have a strong presence.
Big Firework
Difficulty ★☆☆
A design inspired by summer fireworks festivals.
Although it’s a simple pattern made by arranging short lines in concentric circles, the final result looks bright and festive.
It’s also recommended to combine fireworks of different sizes for a more dynamic composition.
A design inspired by summer fireworks festivals.
Although it’s a simple pattern made by arranging short lines in concentric circles, the final result looks bright and festive.
It’s also recommended to combine fireworks of different sizes for a more dynamic composition.
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