[Ultimate Guide] How to Make a 'Just Married' Garland with Exquisite Traditional Japanese Paper for Kimono Wearers ♡

2018.02.22 published

What items do you want to use for pre-wedding photos in traditional Japanese attire?

A photoshoot in traditional Japanese clothing is already beautiful as it is, but with the perfect pre-wedding items, you can enjoy a different atmosphere♡

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Recommendation for handmade garlands to convey your feelings.

Original handmade garlands made from washi paper are truly wonderful♡ Let’s create a garland with the phrase “We got married” in Japanese, reflecting our Japanese essence♩

Let's make a garland using high-quality yuzen washi!

Yuzen washi with beautiful colors. Since we are at it, let’s pick a distinctive pattern...

Here are the materials↓↓

[1] Yuzen washi

➡ You can purchase yuzen washi on Rakuten

[2] Paper for printing text (this time white drawing paper is used. Washi that can be printed is also good!!)

[3] String

[4] Double-sided tape (paper type or thick strong type is OK)

[5] Glue gun & glue sticks

[6] Scissors

[7] Cutter

[8] Cutting mat

[9] Ruler (an aluminum one is BEST for cutting paper)

【This time, the materials were gathered from Yuzawaya crafts store and the tools were from a 100 yen shop◎】

Now let's actually make it＊

① First, open the washi and cut it to 15cm×7cm using a cutter, cutting mat, and ruler. If you place the washi on the cutting mat while cutting, it will help smooth out wrinkles in the washi for easier work.

Use 4 pieces for each character. Cut the needed amount of washi for the letters you want to create. [Be careful not to cut yourself with the cutter!]

② Fold the paper in half, and then fold it in half again.

Finally, fold it into thirds.

③ Unfold the paper and refold it according to the crease lines, alternating mountain and valley folds. [Make sure the start and end of the folds align with the design.]

④ Apply double-sided tape firmly from edge to edge. [It will finish more neatly if you cut it after sticking it to the paper◎]

⑤ Adhere the washi pieces together. Make sure the patterns overlap.

When you connect 4 pieces, it looks like this, with light blue inside and pink outside...

⑥ Open it up! It will open wide, but don’t worry as the washi is strong♪

⑦ Use the glue gun and glue sticks to secure the washi from the back. Hold it with your left hand and apply glue to the center. It will look neater if you smooth the surfaces with the tip of the glue gun. [The glue gun is hot! Be cautious to avoid burns!]

From the front as well, reinforce it slightly with the glue gun, being careful not to overflow since we will add paper later.

⑧ Create the letters. For this size, about 9cm in diameter is BEST◎ You can either print the letters on paper and cut them out or handwrite and cut them into circles! [This time I printed it with a diameter of 9.5cm.]

And now the parts are complete♡

⑨ Attach the letters. Fold a little of the double-sided tape as shown in the photo to add thickness,

and place it in the center of the washi’s surface.

Attach the letters in the center.

⑩ Punch holes for the string.

Thread the string through...

Completed☆

Because it’s an important photo I want to treasure...

Please create even more cherished memories with handmade items that reflect your own unique style♡

➡ Here's a list of articles on traditional Japanese pre-wedding photography and items♡

➡ For those who are not good at crafts. Ready-made products are also sold on Rakuten＊

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For those considering pre-wedding photos in traditional Japanese attire♡

If brides want to wear shiro-muku or iro-uchikake for their pre-wedding shoot, please consult with a marry LINE advisor♡

✅What kind of traditional attire do you want to wear?

✅What location do you want for the photoshoot?

✅Do you also want to shoot in a dress?

By conveying such conditions to the advisor, marry will introduce selected photo studios and shooting plans!

Since we only recommend photo studios and plans that marry has carefully chosen from nationwide options, you can efficiently and enjoyably decide on your pre-wedding plan🤍

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