A Little Bite of Japan: The World of Miniature Food Models

Can you believe these miniature food models are actually made of polymer clay?

They’re small, but so much more. Cute, yet realistic. Plus, they look delicious!

This bowl for a miniature bowl of ramen, for example, has to harden first. Then an hour is spent whittling it into just the right shape. For a miniature bento (box lunch), everything is made by hand, including the box. The rice, the deep-fried shrimp and all the other ingredients are hand-made, and the whole process takes over a week.

Welcome to the subtle and multi-layered world of Japan’s miniature food models!

In addition to models, you can find fashion accessories such as rice-ball and pastry ear studs and brooches.

There’s only one for you in the world. Why not find the miniature food that’s just right for you?

Are you interested in making miniature food items? Come join our workshop! Even beginners can easily start making their own miniature foods. The fun starts at 1 o’clock PM on Sunday, May 26!