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.
和菓子みたいな雪うさぎ🐇🍵 pic.twitter.com/h3iNryPMFS
— am. am. (@a_made2019) November 18, 2022
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.
飴細工のように艶やかな
— am. am. (@a_made2019) October 27, 2022
お花のアクセサリー。
#俺が作るとこうなる pic.twitter.com/psTUeXSiQ4
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.
頑張ってたくさん作ったので、
— am. am. (@a_made2019) August 29, 2022
ぜひ見て欲しいです( o̴̶̷᷄ ·̫ o̴̶̷̥᷅ )
キャンディみたいにつやつやなお花のアクセサリー💐#レジン#ハンドメイド作品 pic.twitter.com/A38gdce3oP
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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.
#手作業ってホントに素晴らしいのだっ
— am. am. (@a_made2019) October 23, 2022
レジンで艶々な小さなお花を
作っています𖧷 pic.twitter.com/1D5V4ztg4I
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.
ぶどうモチーフのアクセサリー🍇
— am. am. (@a_made2019) September 23, 2022
1枚目写真左側から巨峰・マスカット・デラウェアをイメージしたカラーです。
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。
9/29〜開催の『秋彩マルシェ』にて販売いたします.·˖*
( イベント詳細/@BC_byEDEN )
#ぶどうの日 pic.twitter.com/g8TaiiRuh8
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」
#みんなのこだわり発表会
— am. am. (@a_made2019) October 5, 2022
飴細工と琥珀糖をイメージしたアクセサリー。
カラーのお花は艶やかな飴細工、白いお花は淡く儚い優しい白色の琥珀糖。 pic.twitter.com/cYD5HnVbLd
Candy
Light colours and transparency like clear candy.
Water
Clear and transparent like water or water droplets.
滴る雫のような鈴蘭のアクセサリー𓇗
— am. am. (@a_made2019) January 4, 2023
受注制作にてご注文をお受けします。
【Water Flower (すずらん)】https://t.co/552RNsnBLx
※受注制作のため発送までに20日ほどお時間をいただいております。 pic.twitter.com/0pP44rRTxi
Konpeito 「金平糖」
Konpeito is a type of Japanese sugar candy with bumpy surfaces that makes it look like a star.
金平糖みたいな「金木犀」のお花𖧷𖧷 pic.twitter.com/3rxh4QIxGZ
— am. am. (@a_made2019) August 31, 2022
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”
リースなどに使われる「山帰来」をイメージしたアクセサリー。
— am. am. (@a_made2019) October 30, 2022
花言葉は【不屈の精神】【元気になる】
「山帰来」は山で病にかかった人がこの実を食べて元気に帰ってきたと言われることから、その名が付いたそうです。
⌂ https://t.co/SHBy1T9svu pic.twitter.com/qnSheCa5LE
Black Rose means “everlasting love”, “love that never dies” & “you are mine”
黒い薔薇の花言葉
— am. am. (@a_made2019) October 17, 2022
「永遠の愛」
「決して滅びることのない愛」
「貴方はあくまで私のもの」
🥀 pic.twitter.com/2eiYGNSnai
Blue Rose means “dreams come true” & “miracle”
#あなたのあお色の作品を見せてください
— am. am. (@a_made2019) September 30, 2022
青い薔薇の花言葉「 夢かなう・奇跡 」 pic.twitter.com/WM7oty7RCZ
Osmanthus Fragrans: 「金木犀」means “humility”, 「銀木犀」means “first love”, 「夜の金木犀」means “intoxication”
金木犀「 謙虚 」
— am. am. (@a_made2019) October 11, 2022
銀木犀「 初恋 」
夜の金木犀「 陶酔 」#handmade#レジンアクセサリー pic.twitter.com/Dyqrcbzi1A
Nemophila means “sweet”
#2022年年末に今年まだ出会ってない作品に出会うタグ
— am. am. (@a_made2019) December 29, 2022
ネモフィラの花束💐
ネモフィラの花言葉は「 可憐 」 pic.twitter.com/l4GYliqBhO
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
来年はうさぎ年なので「 雪うさぎの和菓子風セット 」を試作してみました🐇
— am. am. (@a_made2019) November 25, 2022
・紅白の市松柄ゼリー
・雪うさぎの大福
・ハートの琥珀糖
・ハートの水羊羹
雪うさぎはセットver.で耳の色が違います。
お正月〜バレンタイン、ホワイトデーにぴったりなアクセサリーに仕上がりました .ᐟ.ᐟ pic.twitter.com/UgB5gaVt5z
Assorted Colours Snow Rabbit Daifuku
#可愛いと思う画像をなんでもいいので無言で1枚上げろ pic.twitter.com/cnt4blhAgy
— am. am. (@a_made2019) November 28, 2022
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).