Do you want to spend an original moment with your friends but you start to go around in circles between the same coffees, exhibitions or karaoke? What if the real good idea hid in something more creative, more fun … and a little more sparkling?
A DIY activity with friends in the heart of Paris
If you are looking for an original idea for an afternoon with friends, a creative date or even a family activity, you may well be in the right place. The Mimicase workshop, nestled at 9 rue de Tracy in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, offers you a one hour session to transform your telephone shell into a single accessory. At your disposal: colored colles-creams, shiny pearls, kawaii charms, rhinestones and a glitter bar that you will not forget anytime soon.
The atmosphere is relaxed, benevolent and intergenerational. Whether you come with your best friend, your sister or even your grandmother, everyone finds their place. You can even personalize the shell of another person, for a symbolic memory and touching to keep near you.
Decoden, or the art of transforming a telephone into a work of art
This fun activity is of its origin from Japan, where the term “Decoden” was born from the contraction of “Denwa Decoration”, that is to say the telephone decoration. The idea? Enjoy an object of everyday life with excessively cute elements: miniature candies, shiny fruits, pop stickers and glitter in Gogo. If the trend has started with phones, it extends to other objects today.
At Mimicase, dozens of different materials are offered each week. The selection is constantly evolving to guarantee you new things with each visit. You choose the color of your cream glue, your charms, your layout yourself, and you create a shell really in your image. No model imposed, just your imagination and a little guidance if necessary.
The Charms bar is the nerve center of the workshop. You draw there what you want, depending on your mood or your inspiration of the moment. The possibilities are endless, and that’s what makes the experience unique each time.
Relaxation, fun and creation: the Mimicase workshop checks all the boxes
Beyond the simple aesthetic aspect, Decoden also acts as a mental parenthesis. Sticking, creating, arranging colors and textures becomes a soothing, almost meditative moment. It’s a bubble out of daily stress where you take the time to do something right for you.
And no need to be a DIY ace. The workshop is designed to be accessible at all levels, even if you have never touched a cream glue of your life. The team is there to accompany you step by step, help you visualize your design or just encourage you to let go.
It is also a perfect idea for a birthday, a bachelor party, an original team building or a rainy Sunday. Each session is unique, because each creation is like its author: colorful, joyful, personal.
Once your shell is finished, you leave with a unique and ultra stylish object. And above all, a lasting memory of a moment of complicity, creativity and fun.
Practical info
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Mimicase workshop – 9 rue de Tracy, Paris 75002
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Hours: Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m., 3:15 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 5:45 p.m.
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Duration: 1h
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Price: $ 38.90
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Reservation Mandatory online
FAQ: Everything you want to know about the Decoden
1. What exactly is Decoden?
Decoden is an art from Japan which consists in decorating everyday objects – such as telephone shells – with a multitude of ultra cute elements: colorful silicone cream, plastic candies, glitter, rhinestones, miniature fruits … The result? A unique 3D creation, full of fantasy and personality.
2. What do I need to start?
You can get started with very little equipment: a glue-cream (also called Decoden Cream), a pastry bag, some tips for the effects, and of course, decorations like cabochons, pearls or charms. The idea is simple: you apply the cream like a frosting, then you drop what you want.
3. Is it reserved for phone cases?
No way. Even if the shells remain the stars of the decaden, you can customize almost whatever you want: pocket mirror, jewelry box, photo frame, hair brush, glasses case … The main thing is to have a rigid surface and the desire to create something quirky.
4. Does it hold in time?
Yes, provided you carefully handle it. Once the glue-cream is hardened, the decorations hold well. Simply avoid shocks or water, and your object will remain intact for a long time. It is a DIY that is both aesthetic and durable if you pay attention.
5. I am not very manual.The, can I still try?
Of course ! The Decoden does not require any special experience. It is an activity accessible to all ages, and even beginners have fun composing their first creation. The important thing is not perfection, but the imagination and the pleasure of doing something with your hands.
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