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Design Your Own Phone Case At Singapore's First Decoden Studio With Cute IG-Worthy Decor

Design Your Own Phone Case At Singapore's First Decoden Studio With Cute IG-Worthy Decor

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By Wei Yin on 14 Apr 2021
Digital Editor
An INFP who enjoys watching sappy Korean dramas in her free time. Good food and cute dogs are all she needs.

Phone cases are a dime a dozen so why not stand out from the crowd by designing and putting together your very own phone case?

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CraftBeast Handmade is Singapore's first decoden studio where you can design your own 3D phone case by adding icing-like glue and cute charms. Decoden was popularised by the Japanese and "deco" is short for "decoration", while "den" is derived from the Japanese word "denwa" for phone.

Read on to find out more!

CraftBeast Handmade studio

CraftBeast Handmade entrancePhoto from CraftBeast Handmade

CraftBeast Handmade is located at Beach Road and the comfy studio has Insta-worthy decor at every corner so you can take photos with cute backgrounds when you are there.

CraftBeast Handmade seating area with Photo from CraftBeast Handmade

CraftBeast Handmade cartoon wallPhoto from CraftBeast Handmade

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The studio's eclectic aesthetic range from retro prints to adorable artworks and quirky ornaments. Apart from having a ball of a time decorating your phone case, we assure you the decor will keep your attention occupied for the rest of your time there.

CraftBeast Handmade seating area with pastel tables and chairsPhoto from CraftBeast Handmade

CraftBeast Handmade studio seating areaPhoto from CraftBeast Handmade

Take a seat at the pastel-coloured tables and chairs, and get your creative juices running to create something uniquely yours.

Decorate your own phone case at CraftBeast Handmade

CraftBeast Handmade Shelly May phone casePhoto from CraftBeast Handmade

For just $28, you get a transparent phone case, unlimited charms, coloured cream glue, glitters, sparkles, and all the tools you will need to decorate the phone case.

CraftBeast Handmade Rilakkuma phone casePhoto from CraftBeast Handmade

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Here's how:
1. Get your phone case and choose your charms.
2. Choose the cream glue in your preferred colour.
3. Have a rough idea of how you want to design your phone case and think of where to stick the charms.
4. Pipe the cream glue onto the phone case like you how you would decorate a cake!
5. Stick on the charms.
6. Bake your phone case for 10 minutes, then take it home and let it dry fully for three to five says before using.

Voila! And that's how you create your one-of-a-kind phone case in just a few simple but fun steps.

CraftBeast Handmade rabbit phone casePhoto from CraftBeast Handmade

You can also choose to add on special charms with prices ranging from $1 to $10.

CraftBeast Handmade simple white phone casePhoto from CraftBeast Handmade

If phone cases in bright colours and an overload of charms are not your cup of tea, you can always go for simpler and more elegant designs like the one above.

CraftBeast Handmade Duffy phone casePhoto from CraftBeast Handmade

CraftBeast Handmade Pororo phone casePhoto from CraftBeast Handmade

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The array of charms in character to food-themed designs will leave you spoilt for choice, but that's also one of the most exciting parts about decorating your own phone case.

CraftBeast Handmade shelf with charmsPhoto from CraftBeast Handmade

You can expect to see cult-favourite Sanrio, San-X and Disney character charms too!

Other DIY offerings at CraftBeast Handmade

CraftBeast Handmade clockPhoto from CraftBeast Handmade

CraftBeast Handmade tissue boxPhoto from CraftBeast Handmade

CraftBeast Handmade also offers a wide variety of DIY items apart from phone cases, such as mirrors, card holders, photo frames, hair clips and AirPods case. Prices range from $18 to $58 for these items.

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CraftBeast Handmade studio with bears on the wallPhoto from CraftBeast Handmade

CraftBeast Handmade wall with dollsPhoto from CraftBeast Handmade

Other than the decorations on the walls, remember to take a mirror selfie using their full-length mirror which is also decorated with cream glue and cute charms!

CraftBeast Handmade decoden full length mirrorPhoto from CraftBeast Handmade

CraftBeast Handmade full length mirror selfiePhoto from CraftBeast Handmade

Address: 345 Beach Rd, Singapore 199568, Level 2 (above Ya Kun Kaya Toast)
Opening hours: Closed on Monday, Tuesday - Sunday: 11am - 8pm (last walk-in at 6pm)
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