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Kandy Traditional Jewelry making with gem cutting experience
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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in:
German
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Offered languages
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- German
- English
Craft your own piece of jewelry in a traditional Kandyan style
Learn the art of silver smithing from a master craftsman
Use traditional hand tools like blowpipes, hammers, and engraving tools
Enjoy complimentary bottled water and authentic Ceylon tea
What's Included
Expert instruction from an experienced local jeweler Access to traditional hand tools Complimentary bottled water and authentic Ceylon tea All base materials required for practice
Coffee and/or Tea
Silver and the final piece Gem stone
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
800 b365, 800 Peradeniya Rd
Head onto Peradeniya Road (A1), moving away from the lake area toward the main hospital/university direction. The factory is located just a short drive down the main road. Look out for their prominent building sign on the roadside. It takes about 5 to 10 minutes by tuk-tuk depending on the traffic.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
Step inside a traditional workshop and transform raw metal into a beautiful, personalized keepsake! Guided step-by-step by a master local artisan, this fully hands-on workshop invites you to experience the ancient art of Kandyan jewelry making. Perfect for couples, families, and solo travelers looking for a unique, authentic cultural experience.
️ What You Will Do:
Design & Size: Select your custom style and measure your perfect fit.
Melt & Forge: Heat raw sterling silver and hammer it on a traditional anvil.
Shape & Solder: Cut the metal, bend it into a ring, and torch-weld the joint seamlessly.
Texture & Personalize: Add a rugged hammered texture or file it sleek and smooth.
Polish & Shine: Buff your ring on the polishing wheel to give it a brilliant mirror finish.
Important Cost Information:
Base Fee: Includes your workshop seat, expert instruction, and tool use.
Take-Away Jewelry: The sterling silver used to make your ring is calculated by weight at the end of the activity and is an additional cost based on local market rates.
Optional Gemstones: Genuine local gemsare available to add to your ring for an additional cost depending on the stone selected.
️ What You Will Do:
Design & Size: Select your custom style and measure your perfect fit.
Melt & Forge: Heat raw sterling silver and hammer it on a traditional anvil.
Shape & Solder: Cut the metal, bend it into a ring, and torch-weld the joint seamlessly.
Texture & Personalize: Add a rugged hammered texture or file it sleek and smooth.
Polish & Shine: Buff your ring on the polishing wheel to give it a brilliant mirror finish.
Important Cost Information:
Base Fee: Includes your workshop seat, expert instruction, and tool use.
Take-Away Jewelry: The sterling silver used to make your ring is calculated by weight at the end of the activity and is an additional cost based on local market rates.
Optional Gemstones: Genuine local gemsare available to add to your ring for an additional cost depending on the stone selected.
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Additional info
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Tags
Craft Classes
Small Group
Short term availability
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
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Free cancellation
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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