# DIY ring studio in Gangneung: same-day silver rings at Mio Gongbang

- By Monthly Meal Marker (https://superchart.com/en/@meal-calendar/)
- Written Jun 14, 2026
- Local places › Things to do › Gangneung, Gangwon
- Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business.
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## In short

Mio Gongbang (미오공방) is a reservation-only ring-making studio on Toseong-ro in Gangneung, Gangwon. At Mio Gongbang, two friends made their own silver rings by hand in 1 to 1.5 hours, from choosing a design and ring size to torch work, sanding and engraving, and took them home the same day. For an indoor date in Gangneung that isn't another meal or café stop, ring-making at Mio Gongbang is a good choice.

## Good to know

- **Location**: 177 Toseong-ro, Unit 103, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
- **Reservations**: Reservation only; book a time by phone in advance
- **Time needed**: 1 to 1.5 hours, with same-day pickup
- **What you can make**: Rings, bracelets and necklaces
- **Pricing**: Varies by design, ring thickness and whether you add cubic zirconia
- **Cubic zirconia add-on**: ₩10,000 extra
- **Engraving and stamp**: Free engraving (up to 4 characters) and free stamp
- **Parking**: Private lot right behind the building
- **Sold separately**: Ring-polishing cloth and polishing supplies
- **Price reference**: ₩10,000 ≈ $7.6 (2026-10-25)

*as written by the visitor on Jun 14, 2026*

We came to Gangneung 🌊 and the usual meal → café routine had gotten a bit stale, tbh ㅠㅠ I wanted to try something new, searched around and thought, "Why not make a ring? 😀" So I visited Mio Gongbang (미오공방). I happened to have no accessories, and having a ring I made myself sounded great!! Here's my Mio Gongbang experience in Gangneung.

## Getting to Mio Gongbang in Gangneung and where to park

Mio Gongbang is at 177 Toseong-ro, Unit 103, Gangneung-si, and there's a dedicated parking lot right behind the building. We stopped at a café first, left the car in that lot and walked over.

![Exterior of Mio Gongbang in Gangneung](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-mio-silver-ring-workshop/gangneung-mio-silver-ring-workshop-01-xrxx8-900.webp)

![Building exterior of Mio Gongbang on Toseong-ro, Gangneung](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-mio-silver-ring-workshop/gangneung-mio-silver-ring-workshop-02-2s078-900.webp)

📍There were lots of pretty little prop and gift shops on the walk over 🫢 Pass a whole bunch of them and you'll reach Mio Gongbang.

![Entrance of Mio Gongbang after walking past the gift shop street](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-mio-silver-ring-workshop/gangneung-mio-silver-ring-workshop-03-1bi5b-900.webp)

🅿️Just a heads-up: there's a dedicated parking lot right behind the building.

## Inside Mio Gongbang and how to book

Mio Gongbang is 100% reservation only, so you need to call ahead and book a time. The interior is clean and simple, with pink walls and wood-toned work tables.

![Mio Gongbang interior with pink walls and wood-toned tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-mio-silver-ring-workshop/gangneung-mio-silver-ring-workshop-04-1bwuq-900.webp)

![Work area inside Mio Gongbang](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-mio-silver-ring-workshop/gangneung-mio-silver-ring-workshop-05-210ka-900.webp)

The staff told us Mio Gongbang used to operate somewhere else and moved here not long ago. ☑️It's 100% reservation only, so please call ahead and set a time‼️

![Interior space of Mio Gongbang](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-mio-silver-ring-workshop/gangneung-mio-silver-ring-workshop-06-1811t-900.webp)

![Work tables inside Mio Gongbang](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-mio-silver-ring-workshop/gangneung-mio-silver-ring-workshop-07-1y2ek-900.webp)

![View of the Mio Gongbang workshop interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-mio-silver-ring-workshop/gangneung-mio-silver-ring-workshop-08-6yjyp-900.webp)

## How long does ring-making at Mio Gongbang take, and can you take the ring home the same day?

At Mio Gongbang you make the ring yourself from the first step to the last, which takes about 1 to 1.5 hours. Best of all, same-day pickup is possible, which I loved!

There were all kinds of jewelry, including rings, bracelets and necklaces, with varied designs and styles, so there was plenty to choose from.

![Jewelry samples to choose from at Mio Gongbang](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-mio-silver-ring-workshop/gangneung-mio-silver-ring-workshop-09-tjw9d-900.webp)

![Ring, bracelet and necklace design samples](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-mio-silver-ring-workshop/gangneung-mio-silver-ring-workshop-10-1c5sd-900.webp)

Filings fly around while you work, so apron on first! And now we start making the ring~ hehehe

![Workbench where ring-making begins](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-mio-silver-ring-workshop/gangneung-mio-silver-ring-workshop-11-1leko-900.webp)

![Getting ready to make a ring](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-mio-silver-ring-workshop/gangneung-mio-silver-ring-workshop-12-19i9a-900.webp)

## Choosing a design and prices: cubic zirconia add-on and free engraving

At Mio Gongbang, the price depends not just on the design but also on the ring's thickness and whether you add cubic zirconia. The cubic is optional and costs ₩10,000 extra, while engraving (up to 4 characters) and a stamp are free.

![Ring design samples to choose from at Mio Gongbang](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-mio-silver-ring-workshop/gangneung-mio-silver-ring-workshop-13-1wl0f-900.webp)

I picked a simple ring with a slightly bumpy (?) look, and my friend chose a twisted design with cubic zirconia! Since mine was a simple ring, I went ahead and added engraving too~~

![Chosen ring design and engraving options](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-mio-silver-ring-workshop/gangneung-mio-silver-ring-workshop-14-7rhv5-900.webp)

![Choosing a ring design](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-mio-silver-ring-workshop/gangneung-mio-silver-ring-workshop-15-4c505-900.webp)

### How do you find your ring size?

Once you've picked a design, you need to find the size that fits your finger. What matters most is that it doesn't catch as it passes your knuckle. Making a ring smaller is possible but making it bigger isn't, so keep that in mind when choosing :)

![Finding the ring size that fits the finger](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-mio-silver-ring-workshop/gangneung-mio-silver-ring-workshop-16-38a8c-900.webp)

![Measuring ring size](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-mio-silver-ring-workshop/gangneung-mio-silver-ring-workshop-17-sdev1-900.webp)

## How the silver ring is made: from bending to polishing

Ring-making at Mio Gongbang starts with bending the metal, then you use a torch to fill in the joint. The artist is right beside you, so it's done safely~

![Bending and joining the silver ring](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-mio-silver-ring-workshop/gangneung-mio-silver-ring-workshop-18-1m2ww-m-900.webp)

Starting with sanding, you file it down, strip off the surface, shape it and polish it, so there are lots of steps~~🔨 Mine was a slightly bumpy ring, and the artist said an irregular shape would look prettier than a regular one, but irregular was a hard thing for me to pull off ^^;;

![Ring being sanded and shaped](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-mio-silver-ring-workshop/gangneung-mio-silver-ring-workshop-19-2y18k-900.webp)

### Choosing an engraving font

Now the finished ring needs its engraving, and picking a font set off my indecisiveness..😅 I'd gone for the thin fonts, no. 6 and 7, but my ring isn't uniform, so the artist suggested a bolder font, and I went with no. 3 haha.

![Choosing an engraving font for the ring](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-mio-silver-ring-workshop/gangneung-mio-silver-ring-workshop-20-1gyvs-900.webp)

## The finished silver rings and ring-care supplies

Once the artist cleaned it for me, the ring was done, like this 💍

![Finished silver ring after cleaning](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-mio-silver-ring-workshop/gangneung-mio-silver-ring-workshop-21-1tx92-900.webp)

![Finished engraved ring and cubic zirconia ring](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-mio-silver-ring-workshop/gangneung-mio-silver-ring-workshop-22-1yyed-900.webp)

On the left is the ring with engraving, and on the right the one with cubic zirconia. I felt weirdly proud ✨ and maybe because I made it myself, it feels special :) I plan to wear it nonstop this summer.

![Two handmade silver rings](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-mio-silver-ring-workshop/gangneung-mio-silver-ring-workshop-23-1gcns-900.webp)

Also, since it's silver, the color can change over time. So a ring-polishing cloth and a thing for shining it up,,, ?? (I don't know what it's called) are both sold separately at Mio Gongbang haha.

![Couple silver rings finished at Mio Gongbang](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-mio-silver-ring-workshop/gangneung-mio-silver-ring-workshop-24-1fl50-1200.webp)

## Is Mio Gongbang a good indoor date in Gangneung?

It was my first time at a ring workshop, and the Mio Gongbang artist explained everything carefully and helped us along, so it felt relaxed hehehe If you want to try something different in Gangneung, I recommend Mio Gongbang~ It's especially good for couples, and I think it would make a meaningful date haha.

## Where it is

- Mio Gongbang (미오공방)
- 177 Toseong-ro, Unit 103, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea
- 강원특별자치도 강릉시 토성로 177 103호
- 37.7568099, 128.895496
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%AF%B8%EC%98%A4%EA%B3%B5%EB%B0%A9/@37.7568099,128.895496,17z

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