Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Workshop in HZ: Craft a Galaxy Jewel

Create your own piece of shimmering jewelry in a hands-on workshop. Choose from a necklace, ring, or brooch and vibrant mother-of-pearl fragments to craft your design.
Product Description:
Capture the Galaxy in a Jewel: Ancient Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Art

Step into the glowing world of Luodian—one of ancient China's most mesmerizing decorative arts. Originating over 3,000 years ago during the Shang Dynasty, this royal craft involves cutting and arranging ultra-thin, iridescent sea shell fragments to create shimmering motifs. Legendary pieces like the Tang Dynasty's Five-Stringed Raden Lute still captivate the world today.

With a natural, dreamy iridescence that sparkles like a galaxy under sunlight, each piece of shell holds a magical, ethereal glow. Today, this courtly art is reimagined into an accessible, hands-on workshop where you can craft your very own piece of shimmering wearable heritage!

What You'll Do
Selection & Inspiration: Choose your favorite metal setting (necklace, ring, or brooch) and pick from an array of vibrant, natural mother-of-pearl fragments.
Delicate Placement: Apply a thin layer of specialized glossy oil and meticulously arrange colorful shell pieces with precision tweezers to bring your design to life.
Refining Details: Fill tiny gaps with micro-shell dust for a seamless, opulent finish.
Gloss Topcoat & Curing: Apply a protective glossy topcoat over your artwork and let our staff cure it under the curing lamp for a permanent, brilliant shine.
Accessories & Packaging: Attach your choice of chain or findings, snap stunning photos, and pack your masterpiece home in a lovely gift box!

Important Information
Duration: ~1 hour
Includes: Metal base, natural mother-of-pearl shells, glossy topcoat, precision tools, accessory chains, gift packaging.
Language: English / Chinese
Suitable for: Adults, teens, couples, and solo travelers. No prior craft experience required!

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.