Customization Guide

Design Your
Own Masterpiece

Our step-by-step guide walks you through creating a custom raden piece — from choosing materials to placing your order.

How It Works

Five Steps to Your Custom Piece

Our online builder makes it easy to configure every detail of your custom raden piece.

1

Choose Your Base

选择底材

Start by selecting the base product type — comb, pendant, ornament, box, or tea accessory. Each base is available in different materials: sandalwood, lacquer, mahogany, or bamboo.

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Sandalwood combs are the most popular starting point for first-time buyers.

2

Select a Pattern

选择图案

Browse our pattern library and choose a design that speaks to you. From traditional phoenix and dragon motifs to modern geometric patterns, there's something for every taste.

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Patterns marked 'intricate' require more time to craft and are priced accordingly.

3

Pick Your Shell Colors

选择螺钿色

Choose from our collection of natural shell colors — blue abalone, green paua, purple shell, pink mother-of-pearl, white nacre, or rainbow abalone. You can combine multiple colors in a single piece.

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Rainbow abalone is our most premium shell and shows blue, purple, and pink in one piece.

4

Add Gold Foil

添加烫金

Choose your gold foil option: none (pure shell inlay), accent (gold highlights on specific areas), or full (extensive gold foil work). Available in 24K gold, rose gold, or silver.

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Gold foil accents beautifully complement blue and green shell tones.

5

Review & Order

确认下单

Preview your custom design, add any special notes for our artisans, and place your order. We'll confirm the details and begin crafting your unique piece within 3-5 business days.

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Each custom piece takes 2-4 weeks to craft. We'll send progress photos along the way.

Pattern Library

Choose Your Design

Our curated collection of traditional and modern patterns, organized by theme. Each pattern is available for customization in the builder.

Floral

花卉

Peony 牡丹
Lotus 莲花
Plum Blossom 梅花
Cherry Blossom 樱花

Nature

自然

Phoenix 凤凰
Dragon 龙
Crane 仙鹤
Carp 锦鲤
Pine & Bamboo 松竹

Landscape

山水

Mountain Landscape 山水
Moonlit River 月夜
Four Seasons 四季
Cloud & Wave 云水

Geometric

几何

Cloud Scroll 祥云
Wave Pattern 波浪
Lattice 格子
Diamond 菱形

Shell Colors

Natural Iridescence

Each shell type has its own unique color character. You can mix and match colors in your custom design.

Blue Abalone

蓝鲍

Deep blue with green undertones

🇺🇳 New Zealand

Green Paua

绿鲍

Vibrant green with blue flashes

🇺🇳 New Zealand

Purple Shell

紫螺

Rich purple, rare and prized

🇺🇳 Japan

Pink Mother-of-Pearl

粉贝

Warm pink nacre, silver undertones

🇺🇳 Philippines

White Mother-of-Pearl

白贝

Classic white, traditional choice

🇺🇳 Japan

Rainbow Abalone

彩虹鲍

Multi-color iridescence

🇺🇳 Australia

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Care & Maintenance

Preserve Its Beauty

With proper care, your raden piece will retain its iridescent beauty for generations.

Storage

Store in the provided paulownia wood box with silk lining. Keep away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity.

Cleaning

Gently wipe with a soft, dry microfiber cloth. Never use water, solvents, or cleaning chemicals on the shell inlay surface.

Protection

Remove before swimming, bathing, or exercising. Avoid contact with perfumes, lotions, and cosmetics. Apply perfume before putting on pendants.

Polishing

If the surface dulls after years of use, gently buff with a clean, dry microfiber cloth. For deeper restoration, contact us for professional repolishing.

Ready to Begin?

Start your custom design now, or explore our ready-made gallery for inspiration.