"Translucent Shells ♡ The Latest Trend: Table Card Designs and DIY Methods with Capiz Shells"

Do you know "capiz shell"?

Have you heard of "capiz shell"?

Capiz shell refers to the shells of a bivalve called the Capiz clam, which is collected in Southeast Asia.

The name "capiz" comes from the Capiz region in the Philippines.

It is a transparent material that radiates brilliance when light passes through it, and has traditionally been used for lamp shades and other interior decorations.

At first glance, it might not seem related to wedding scenes at all…

However, DIY weddings using capiz shells are actually very popular in overseas weddings!

Capiz shell place cards are incredibly stylish!

This DIY involves place cards made from capiz shells!

It's a simple DIY where you just write on the round capiz shell, but the stylish appearance is outstanding ♡

Those seeing it for the first time will surely be surprised and wonder, "What is this made of!?"

By simply placing the capiz shell place card on a plate or napkin, it elevates the sophistication of the guest table arrangement.

Its minimal design makes it easy to incorporate into any style of wedding.

When placed on a colorful or patterned plate, it looks lovely as it slightly shows through ♡

The natural texture is attractive, offering a different look from paper, marble, or tiles.

You can buy them in Japan too!

Many stylish overseas DIY ideas can be hard to replicate, but capiz shells are actually quite easy to obtain.

On Rakuten, they are sold for just a few yen each, and they might even be cheaper than the trendy tile place cards.

There are various sizes available, so you can choose your favorite.

➡【Rakuten】List of capiz shell products

How do you make capiz shell place cards?

For brides-to-be who want to make their own capiz shell place cards, here's a method for DIY from overseas ♩

◆◆ How to make it ◆◆

Prepare a round piece of white paper with a straight line drawn in the center that matches the size of the capiz shell.

Place the capiz shell directly on top of the round paper.

Write along the line and you're done!

This video uses a special calligraphy fountain pen, but you can substitute it with a white Posca pen.

If you're not confident in writing the alphabet, you can print the guest's name in a stylish font at the center of the circle.

Being semi-transparent, you can trace over it ♡

Various arrangements for capiz shell place cards ♩

Capiz shell place cards can be arranged in many ways beyond just writing text.

For example, painting the top half with gold paint gives it a modern feel ♩

Punching a hole and threading a ribbon through gives it an adorable look.

Painting the edges in gold makes it look chic like a medal ♩

An idea to turn it into a keychain is also great! It could be used not only as a place card but also as a tag for escort cards or gift bags.

I'd love for guests to take them home as mini gifts ♡

I want to try making capiz shell place cards DIY!

The capiz shell, a trending material in overseas weddings, may not yet be seen in Japan, but that might change in the future ♡

If you've been looking for place card designs, why not challenge yourself to DIY as soon as possible?