How to make a Japanese "Geta" Sandals forever dry!! super quick-drying mat. DIY#14

Hello friends.
Welcome to my channel.
In this case, I created an original design for a traditional Japanese footwear called “Geta" using a diatomite bath mat.
The diatomaceous earth mat is a super quick-drying mat👍
On a rainy day, the soles of my feet get wet when I go out in sandals.
But with these sandals, the soles of your feet will always stay dry.
Diatomaceous earth mats are prone to cracking, but you don't have to worry about Geta.
You can see why if you watch the video.
・This is the video I referred to.（It's in Japanese 😥）
• 下駄や草履 鼻緒の調整から挿げ替え 第157回
・Here's the background music for this one.
Music Atelier Amacha
amachamusic.chagasi.com/
・Here's the background music for the second half.
From the You Tube Audio Library.
♪Wishful_Thinking
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My name is Hiroto Yamazaki. I'm Japanese.
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[@sandrahollett2299]

I watched this video because I have an old pair of geta that I want to remake. Very cool and informative video!! I’m happy to know there’s a way to reuse and re-tie the straps!

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Hello! Sandra Hollett, thanks for your comment! Reuse was very popular in Japan in the past. It is very important to reuse again and again. I am glad I could be of help to you.

[@peternelson2145]

Excellent lovely to see japonais craftsman in action

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Hi I am Hiroto. Hi, I am Japonais. Thanks @peternelson2145 for your comment! I'm glad you like it! Thank you 😊

[@gatocles99]

Very nice. Sadly, I am so obsessively impatient that I can never do a project that takes more than one day, or else I go crazy.

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Hi I am Hiroto. Thanks for your comment, gatocles99! I see. If you get up early in the morning and start making it right away, you can finish it in a day. That's what the video is for! Good luck!

[@MakerCuisine]

Wow this is so cool, love the design and functionality

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Hello! Thanks for your comment, Maker Cuisine! Glad you like it! I like it too 🤗

[@jan-pcro]

Hi from Germany, glad to find your video! I want to make a pair of Geta for use in swimmingbath and saunabath. they seem to be perfect and look very good too! Thank you for the video! :)

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Hi I am Hiroto. Jan-P Crö, thanks for your comment from Germany! It might be a bit heavy for use at the end of a swim or sauna, but I think it's good 😀. I saw the news about the big aquarium tank breaking. Are you injured or something?

[@martinbakunawa1240]

Sugoi!! That craftsmanship is what Japanese are known for. Amazing! Keep it up!

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Martin Bakunawa, thanks for two comments in a row! This is great that you know Sugoi! I'm glad you liked it! Please continue to support us👍

[@ramcezkalawakan7340]

I really love the craftsmanship you put in this. I really want to have a pair of geta ever since, but I can't find something that would fit me. 😔 And I got no skills to make one. At least I can enjoy watching this one. Thanks. 🙏

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Hi I am Hiroto. Ramcez Kalawakan, thanks for your comment! You can't find geta that fit your feet even in Japan. Geta is something that you have to go with your feet. If it is a geta, try to buy one and wear it for a while. It will become your own geta 🤗.

[@lilyunksta5335]

I love the music, great video! I want to try geta. I used to have wooden clogs which are sort of the European version. ✌from USA

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Thanks for commenting from the States! I'm glad to hear it! Geta are great for keeping your feet cool 😆

[@80Rocketman]

Love your style

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Thanks for the comment! I'm so happy! Thank you so much! I'll keep working on it!

[@atingeofsalt_]

Came across the video while trying to understand how to make a cosplay, thank you for the video! Very neat!

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Hi, BoredRooster! Thanks for your comment! I'm so happy, so happy! Thanks for watching the video 😊 Cosplay! I like it👍I do it sometimes too!

[@the.pokey.little.pineapple4546]

Awesome!

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Hi I am Hiroto. Thanks @the.pokey.little.pineapple4546 for your comment! Thank you 😊

[@felipe5horas]

What an excellent video!!!

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Hi I am Hiroto. 5 Horas, thanks for your comment! Thank you very much. I'm so happy to hear it, more than usual. I ate more than usual! ありがとうございます😊

[@SG_Uchiwa]

this your craft is very nice and cool😎😎🥳

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Hi I am Hiroto. Thanks for your comment, @SonGoku_Uchiha! I'm glad you like it! Thank you 😊👍

[@knockcare]

Amazing job!!! Its very inspiring, Im looking into making such sandals myself, your video very interesting and usefull!!!

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Hi I am Hiroto. Knock Care, thanks for your comment! It feels great to have dry soles. I hope this video helps you. ありがとうございます😊

[@MrWansty]

well done ! greetings from england

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Thanks for commenting from England! Thanks 😀✨

[@gloriaramirez3846]

Yo tenia unas eran i muy bonitas las use en 1978 y tenian un tallado en la madera del lado del tacon o sea por todo el borde de la suela y la tira donde uno mete el pie era atersiopelada tambien habian unas que donde uno apollaba el pie tenia bambú cómo una esterilla muy hermosas y hacian ver el pie elegante y son muy comodas .. las quisiera tener de nuevo

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Hola soy Hiroto. ¡Gracias @gloriaramirez3846 por tu comentario! ¿Quizás un comentario sobre el vídeo de los zuecos? No sé si mi español se traduce bien, Tenías un calzado que te gustaba. Me gustaria verlos.

[@k4eru20]

11:33 even though I knew what would happen I was still shocked haha

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Hello, my favorite person! Thanks for your comment! I'm sorry it took me so long to reply. I know, but I think it turned out good. It is a good Geta.

[@k4eru20]

@@craftbyhirotoyamazaki It's a great pair of geta!! It seems like it would be very useful in the rainy season. The hanao knots look really strong too, they must be super durable 💪

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Yes it is! They're so comfortable! Perfect for the rainy season. Thank you🤗

[@re4nightwing]

nice work

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Thanks for the comment! I'm glad you saw it! Thanks!

[@klakoio]

Amazing, just amazing, thanks you Soo mucho for this well explained video now I am going to try to do my own, greetings from Mèxico,

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Hi I am Hiroto. Thanks @klakoio for your comment from Mexico! I love tacos! Glad you like them! I love the no-steam sandals 👍.

[@cartbuilder]

Thank you , this has been the best and most informative video I have found on the subject , I am going to try my hand at making a pair for myself and a few pairs for my daughter

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Hello, Sly Jones - Official Channel. Thanks for your comment! Thank you for watching the video. I hope this video was helpful! I'll keep working on it! Thank you very much.

[@WhiteArcenio]

You did wonderful work. They look and made very good 👍

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Hi Celio White, thanks for your comment 😊 I'm honored to be of service! Thank you! Keep up the good work👍

[@JohnathanLeeSprite]

... I'll just dry my feet on a mat. XD Nice craftsmanship!

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Hi I am Hiroto. Thanks @JohnathanLeeSprite for your comment! I'm glad you like it! This is one of my favorites. Thank you 😊

[@tizianotognaccini7794]

sei un grande 👍👍

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Ciao sono Hiroto. Tiziano Tognaccini, grazie per il tuo commento! Sono molto contento 😆.

[@luismiguelgarciacanan5245]

Lindas sandalias

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Hola mi nombre es Hiroto. Luis miguel Garcia canan, ¡gracias por tu comentario! ¡Me alegra escucharlo! Gracias 😊 ありがとうございます😊

[@rumplefourskin6775]

Hello, Mr. Hiroto, This was a really great video! Thank you for sharing. How are these fairing after a few years of use?

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Hi I am Hiroto. rumplefourskin6775, thanks for your comment! I do maintenance from time to time, so I'm comfortable👍.

[@nimalama6085]

Bravo !!!!🖐🖐🖐

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Hai, saya Hiroto. nima lama, terima kasih atas komentar Anda! Senang Anda menyukainya! ありがとうございます😊

[@user-kc5cd3dq8x]

Very creative. I love your style ❤

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Hi I am Hiroto. Thanks @user-kc5cd3dq8x for your comment! I am very glad! Thank you 😊 I will keep working hard!

[@user-kc5cd3dq8x]

Just a quick question. Where do you get your ideas from? Do you research them or do you come up with them yourself?

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

I'll come up with a good idea.

[@user-kc5cd3dq8x]

@@craftbyhirotoyamazaki thanks 😊 that means a lot to me

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

That was good!

[@p4radigm989]

I bought some Geta sandals. Don't know if they will fit, but thank you for your video link how to tighten them properly. Cool video

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Hi I am Hiroto. Thanks for your comment, @p4radigm989! I'm glad you like it! Thank you 😊 Did you buy your geta in Japan?

[@p4radigm989]

@@craftbyhirotoyamazaki Unfortunately on Amazon Germany there are only Chinese Geta. I think they are not made from one piece of wood but glued on. I still have to wait for delivery tho. If you can recommend where to get proper Japanese ones Online that ship to Europe I might order some there. Thanks you and God bless!

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Thanks for your comment from Germany😊. I see, you don't sell it in Germany.... Too bad. I have no choice but to make it now. ありがとうございます😊

[@UncleSaif]

Elegant

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Thanks a lot 😆

[@krakenslaper1996]

Diatomaceous earth dust is as hazardous as asbestos, that is why they make "food grade" diatomaceous earth, it's of a specific grind that the dust particles aren't sharp or barbed.

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Hi I am Hiroto. Kraken Slaper, thanks for your comment! I didn't realize diatomaceous earth was so dangerous! I didn't know that! But the diatomaceous earth I used was originally used in bath mats, so I think it's safe. It doesn't hurt at all.

[@donalddickson5624]

Very well made!! Love the dry mat idea. 1 question, what variety of wood was used? What do the Japanese traditionally use? The reason I ask is so to keep traditions of my mother-in-law, she was from Gunma and recently passed away last year. EXCELLENT WORK & RE-PURPOSING OLD ITEMS! ありがとう、神のご加護を

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Hi Donald Dickson, thanks for your comment. I'm so glad you liked it. Thanks! I used Japanese Cypress (Hinoki). Kiri (paulownia wood), Sugi (cedar wood), and Hinoki (Japanese cypress) are the most commonly used woods traditionally. So my mother-in-law was from Gunma. I am so sorry for your loss. こちらこそ、ありがとうございました。

[@royalegaluxi105]

this would be perfect for my new yukata :0

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Hi I am Hiroto. RoyaleGaluxi, thanks for your comment! I see you have a yukata! That's great! That's perfect for a yukata or kimono! ありがとうございます😊

[@royalegaluxi105]

@@craftbyhirotoyamazaki ヒロトをお願いします!

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

@RoyaleGaluxi 　僕をお願いします？

[@royalegaluxi105]

@@craftbyhirotoyamazaki はい :)

[@orangejournal-8837]

Hello, lovely video, i am going to try and make a pair! What wood do you recommend using???

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Hi I am Hiroto. Orange Journal - 橙色日志, thanks for your comment! I used Hinoki (Japanese cypress). If you want to use varnish, I think you can use any wood you have around you👍

[@fr33ourminds]

I'm going to make my own Geto style sandals. It seems they may be able to help my flat feet.

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Thanks for the comment 😊 I hope this video is helpful. Japanese people also have a high percentage of flat feet. I guess that's why they made sandals like Geta.

[@fr33ourminds]

@@craftbyhirotoyamazaki I like your channel. I'm getting alot of good ideas

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

@@fr33ourminds That's good to know! Good luck👍✨

[@danielrosas5685]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEO. DO YOU DO SANDALS FOR WALKING IN THE RAIN WITH A HIGHER ELEVATION??

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Hi I am Hiroto. Daniel Rosas, thanks for your comment! The altitude is not so high. It depends on the season! It's winter in Japan right now, so I don't wear sandals. Because it's cold.

[@Ark-fj7xy]

I need to make one pair in summer and go outside. My neighbors in Connecticut most likely be laughing loudly 😆😂

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Thanks for the comment, Ark! These getas are functional! You will be popular in Connecticut if you walk around in them. Maybe😄

[@Ark-fj7xy]

@@craftbyhirotoyamazaki 😂😆👍I became popular for sure wearing them. 😉 They are functional. Agreed.

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Thank you! It feels good to have dry feet👍

[@bgguy2038]

Beautiful art work.✨ Japanese people always use it for ceremony right ?

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Thank you for your comment😆 It is used during traditional Japanese ceremonies. The monks of the temple often wear them🇯🇵

[@bgguy2038]

@@craftbyhirotoyamazaki Japanese is one of the beautiful country ✨ I really love it.

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

@@bgguy2038 Thank you😄I love Japan too💖 What country are you from?

[@bgguy2038]

@@craftbyhirotoyamazaki I'm from Malaysia ✨

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

So you are in Malaysia! Glad to get to know the Malaysians! I'll keep up the good work!

[@anvilleite198]

very nice build it looks really nice. also do you happen to know the background music's name? the link is leading me to a very confusing to navigate website

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Hello Anvilleite! Thanks for your comment! Glad you like it! The background music is a song called "お地蔵様のいる小道" in the genre "和風・アジア".

[@nowlookatmyhat2101]

Supper neat sandals! Where did you get the original ones you had? The ones you used as a template.

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Hello, NowLookAtMyHat. Thanks for your comment! The sandals used in the template were bought in Asakusa, Tokyo. They are sandals for the stage.

[@jayanpoojapura812]

Ah yes the person who is going to turn me into rengouku

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Akshay krishnan thanks for all your comments! You love rengouku! What would you do if you got a big burn and got bandaged all over your body?

[@raghuch5081]

I fond of Japanese culture. So, eventough I can't get those kind of things but I enjoy to see them and spent a couple of minutes. If you don't mind, can you tell me that where can i get those type of geta sandals i.e. which you made

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Hi I am Hiroto. Raghu Ch, thanks for your comment! Glad you enjoyed the video. The sandals I made are not sold anywhere, so you'll just have to try making them.... ありがとうございます😊

[@rizwankhurshid5460]

Doumo aregato gozai mashta ❤

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Hi I am Hiroto. Thanks for your comment, @rizwankhurshid5460! Thank you too 😊. ありがとうございます😊

[@blo6367]

I wish I can get one they dont sell it in my country

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Hello, bLo! Thanks for your comment. This is not sold in Japan either. You have to make it! Let's make it👍

[@garyjohn443]

You flicked!

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Hi I am Hiroto. Gary John, thanks for your comment! What do you mean by "You flicked! Sorry, I'm a little confused😭

[@jimmycamacho6943]

Arigato

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

JIMMY CAMACHOさん、こんにちは。 コメントありがとう。 こちらこそ！どういたしまして😀

[@lucciaherrera5327]

arigato gusaymasu!!!!!!!

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Hi I am Hiroto. Thanks for your comment, @lucciaherrera5327! I appreciate you watching the video too 😊. ありがとうございます😊

[@lucciaherrera5327]

@@craftbyhirotoyamazaki I appreciate your video hiroto sensei. I am going to try and find the materials to create my own Geta because my feet are sensitive. Your video was extremely helpful! （。＞ω＜）

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

My own geta! Great, great!

[@thomasfrank7027]

😁👏❤

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Hi I am Hiroto. Thomas Frank, thanks for your comment! 😄✨👍💖

[@thomasfrank7027]

I seen those once growing up it one of the original wooden sandals do people in Kyoto or Osaka where them

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Maiko in Kyoto wear them when they wear kimonos. They are most commonly worn at summer festivals and when wearing yukata. Some people, not only in Osaka and Kyoto, wear them with their everyday clothes depending on the season.

[@thomasfrank7027]

@@craftbyhirotoyamazaki they would look good as a good luck keychain with a colorful stone on it or a decoration for the room is also nice those geta are a piece of History 😀✌❤

[@KDP2009]

But what chemical makes the mats dry? Is it really safe to have it in contact with your feet all the time?

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Hi I am Hiroto. Thanks for your comment, @KDP2009! We don't use any chemicals👍. Diatomaceous earth is a hardened coral powder board. It is made of 100% natural ingredients, no problem 👍

[@michaelamundson4715]

Where can I buy these

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Hi Michael Amundson, thanks for your comment 😊 These clogs are my original, so you can't find them anywhere else😅 You can either make it yourself or have someone else make it for you 😆

[@cerisejackson2747]

Can I buy this from you ?!

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Hello! Cerise Jackson, thanks for your comment! Hmmm, this is not for sale. Sorry. You can either get someone to make it for you based on the video or you can make it yourself 😅

[@cerisejackson2747]

@@craftbyhirotoyamazaki ご返事ありがとうございます！ちなみに、今月末に研究のために東京に引っ越する! 下駄を手作っておすすめたい職人が知れば、喜んでいます！Thank you for your answer! Actually I am moving to Tokyo soon for research, if you have any recommendations for Geta craftspeople I'd be really happy.

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

@@cerisejackson2747 Cerise Jackson, thanks for your comment! So you're coming to Tokyo! But I'm sorry. I don't know any craftsmen who make clogs.

[@megamiizanami4998]

I really love the idea but we need hella tools to make it and i am broke😭😭😭

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Thanks for the comment 😊 You need a lot of tools, don't you? I've been slowly getting my tools together too. In the meantime, is it saving money? (LOL)

[@monermanushbaulchanel6802]

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[@johnhelton457]

Woodglut plans are amazing!

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Hello John Helton. Thanks for your comment! Thank you! I hope you'll give it a try too😊

[@grainplaner216]

In the U.S the term for reusing tattered material is repurposing.

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Hi Grain planer! Thanks for your comment! repurposing! In the U.S., repurposing! Thank you for teaching me! I learned a lot of English! I'm very happy. ARIGATO😊

[@grainplaner216]

@@craftbyhirotoyamazaki you are very welcome yamazaki san

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Thank you so much! If you don't mind, I'd like to know if there are any other words. For example, millimeters and inches. I made a notation on the band saw fence video, is it correct? I've done a lot of research on my own, but I'm not sure if it's correct.

[@grainplaner216]

@@craftbyhirotoyamazaki I will have to look at the bandsaw video and will get back to too you hopefully with an answer.

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

That's really helpful! Thank you for your kindness😆✨

[@UncleSaif]

K.I.S.S

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Thanks for the comment! Could it be. Keep it simple, stupid😅？ If that's the case, I'm sorry. And thank you. I'll keep working hard.

[@UncleSaif]

@@craftbyhirotoyamazaki I apologize.

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Hmm? Did he mean it as it is? Was I thinking too much? My apologies, too🙇‍♂️

[@UncleSaif]

@@craftbyhirotoyamazaki I was for a method to make geta with simple tools.

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

@@UncleSaif So it was! If that's the case, just skip the SUPER QUICK-DRYING MAT step and you're good to go👍

[@phantom-rider]

Pls dont share this to mexican moms thats a whole new level of la Chancla

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Thanks for the comment, God Of Demons! What is la Chancla? I'm from Japan and I don't understand it😅

[@phantom-rider]

@@craftbyhirotoyamazaki its a slipper that mexican moms use to discipline

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Thanks for the reply. I didn't know such slippers were available in Mexico. Thanks for letting me know 😊

[@cadaveramatore]

To much danger cuts, be care your hands my friend

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Hi I am Hiroto. Soma Samsara, thanks for your comment! Tools are all dangerous things. Thanks! I'll work with care 😄

[@adanrr6938]

DWI ITU ANAK KANDUNG GOD GAHTAN BESAR, ANAK BUAH GOD GAHTAN BESAR BUNG KARNO YANG MEMILIKI PUTRI QUEEN AMELIA DESY, KATA AYAHNYA DWI KALI INI AKU INGIN SEBAGAI PENDUKUNG SETIAMU, JATAH PUTRIMU QUEEN AMELIA DESY UNTUK PUTRI KU QUEEN DWI /DUA AT INDONESIA LANGGUAGE. UNTUK DI MILIKI ABADI SELAMANYA.

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Halo. Adan Rr, terima kasih atas komentar Anda! Saya tidak yakin apakah saya memahami Anda dengan benar karena saya tidak bisa menerjemahkan bahasa Indonesia dengan baik, tetapi terima kasih telah berlangganan saluran saya! Saya sangat senang! ありがとう😀

[@ramcezkalawakan7340]

I really love the craftsmanship you put in this. I really want to have a pair of geta ever since, but I can't find something that would fit me. 😔 And I got no skills to make one. At least I can enjoy watching this one. Thanks. 🙏

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Hi I am Hiroto. Ramcez Kalawakan, thanks for your comment! You can't find geta that fit your feet even in Japan. Geta is something that you have to go with your feet. If it is a geta, try to buy one and wear it for a while. It will become your own geta 🤗.

[@ramcezkalawakan7340]

Will sure look for one 🥰 Thanks!

[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Have a nice day😆

[@monermanushbaulchanel6802]

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[@craftbyhirotoyamazaki]

Hi Moner manush baul chanel. Thanks for your comment! This is not for sale, so make it!