DIY Wooden Kit - Butter Knife

This DIY butter knife whittling kit is produced by Urban Ole Ecopark in Nara Prefecture, in collaboration with BSC Rainbow Works, a disability-inclusive workspace. The kit features ash wood and offers a hands-on introduction to woodcrafting with locally sourced materials, finishing tools, and easy-to-follow instructions.

The kit invites users to experience the satisfaction of developing a new skill and encourages a lasting connection between the maker and their handcrafted object.

Do not soak the wooden cutlery in water for extended periods.
Hand wash only and store in a dry place.
Reapply beeswax periodically to maintain protection and finish.
A craft knife is not included; however, any standard penknife will be suitable for whittling.
Recommended for ages 10 and up.

Materials included:
Three grades of sandpaper
A pot of beeswax
A piece of ash wood
Two pieces of polishing cloth

Package size: L27cm x W1.5cm x H9cm

Kansai

The Kansai region includes the second-most populated metropolitan area in Japan with its largest city Osaka. Kyoto and Nara, two of Japan’s former capital cities, are home to important temples and shrines and strongholds of intangible cultural heritage, such as the Kyoto textile weaving skills of Nishijin.