Adorable Wagashi-like Snow Rabbits and Glossy Translucent Accessories

A Twitter post of adorable snow rabbits (雪うさぎ yuki usagi), a symbol of winter in Japan, has garnered wide attention on the internet with over 7,000 likes and 700 retweets. 

But what are they? These semi-transparent candy-like snow rabbits are actually accessory parts to be made into earrings created by talented handmade accessories crafter「am. am. 」and posted on their Twitter account, @a_made2019, Instagram account, @a.made2019, and available for purchase on their Minne store, @a-made2019.

In case you didn’t know, Minne is an online store for handmade products, similar to Etsy. Let’s have a look at the gorgeous accessories handmade by「am. am.」and what makes them stand out from other handmade accessories in Minne. 

・Unique and Beautiful Shine and Transparency
・Secret Behind the Incredible Transparency and Shine
・Favourite Theme is Flowers
・Wagashi, Ice Cubes and Others! 

Unique and Beautiful Shine and Transparency

「am. am.」mainly handmakes earrings, and also the occasional rings and earcuffs. The beauty of am. am.’s craftwork is the beautiful shine and transparency as you can see below in these clear glass like earrings of “Lily of the Valley” flowers called “Suzuran (すずらん)” in Japanese. 

Their glossy transparency is also comparable to that of “sugar sculptures” or clear candy as am. am. is fond of saying. 

>飴細工のように艶やかなお花のアクセサリー。
Sugar sculptures like shining flower accessories. 

キャンディみたいにつやつやなお花のアクセサリー💐
Glossy flower accessories looking just like candy. 

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Secret Behind the Incredible Transparency and Shine

How did am. am. achieve this incredible result? The secret is resin, coupled with their incredible attention to detail. Have a look at the time-lapse video of am. am.’s work process on one of their most popular products - Flower Lollipop available to purchase on Minne (while stocks last). 

レジンで艶々な小さなお花を作っています
Making shiny little flowers with resin. 

艶やかでガラスのようなぶどうの粒はレジンで出来ています。
The shiny, glass-like grapes are made of resin.

Favourite Theme is Flowers

Browsing through am. am.’s works, it is quite clear that they are fond of making flower accessories. And frequently, these flowers are created with the image of wagashi or Japanese candy. In fact, am. am. has introduced the 4 types of works that her flower series contains: 

Sugar Sculpture / Amber Sweets「飴細工・琥珀糖」

Candy 

Light colours and transparency like clear candy. 

Water

Clear and transparent like water or water droplets. 

Konpeito ｢金平糖｣

Konpeito is a type of Japanese sugar candy with bumpy surfaces that makes it look like a star. 

There is deeper meaning behind the choice of flowers to be made into accessories. Among the posts promoting am. am.’s handmade products are lessons in language of flowers, “花言葉 (hana kotoba)”. 

Smilax Gabra means “indomitable spirit” & “return to good health”

Black Rose means “everlasting love”, “love that never dies” & “you are mine”

Blue Rose means “dreams come true” & “miracle”

Osmanthus Fragrans: 「金木犀」means “humility”, 「銀木犀」means “first love”, 「夜の金木犀」means “intoxication”

Nemophila means “sweet”

Am. am.’s flower series accessories are not just beautiful, they can also be a meaningful gift to someone to express how important they are to you or to wish them well. 

Wagashi, Ice Cubes and Others! 

Aside from flowers, am. am. also makes wagashi (Japanese sweets) accessories, (interestingly enough) ice cube accessories, and other miniatures!! 

“Ice Cubes” Series

Look at those incredibly realistic ice cubes! Don’t accidentally drop one in your drink! 

Sakura Yokan

Snow Rabbit Wagashi Set

Assorted Colours Snow Rabbit Daifuku 

Reviews or Messages are Greatly Appreciated! 

am. am.’s handmade accessories are very popular on Minne, selling out fast! I recommend following their social media or Minne store to get updates on new products and re-stocking. 

And when you do buy something, remember to review or send them a message! As am. am. mentioned in their Tweets and the top of their Minne store page: 

レビューは全て拝見させていただいております.·˖* 制作の励みになっております。ありがとうございます ! 
[I/We] read all the reviews. It is great encouragement. Thank you very much! 
- Minne

am. am. のアクセサリーをお迎えくださった方からのレビューやメッセージはとても嬉しく、制作の糧となっております。ありがとうございます.·˖*
[I/We] are very happy to receive reviews and messages from people who received am. am. accessories, [reviews and messages] encourage us to work. Thank you.
- Tweet

You can find all of am. am. ‘s works on their Twitter and Instagram.

And check out their Minne store page if you want to purchase something! I know I will! 

Photos provided courtesy of am. am. (Twitter, Instagram, Minne).