# Jewelry workshop in Eunpyeong, Seoul for a wave ring: Munak

- By Daon (https://superchart.com/en/@unfolding-seoul/)
- Written Sep 4, 2026
- Updated Sep 11, 2026
- Local places › Things to do › Eunpyeong, Seoul
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## In short

Munak is a jewelry workshop about a five-minute walk from Exit 6 of Yeonsinnae Station in Eunpyeong, Seoul. I made an irregular wave ring by carving blue wax during a same-day reservation, then received the finished sterling silver ring by post six weekdays later; the soldering-iron step was difficult, but the owner repaired and finished the damaged areas.

## Good to know

- **Address**: 23 Tongil-ro 83-gil, 2nd floor, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- **Getting there**: About a 5-minute walk from Exit 6 of Yeonsinnae Station
- **Hours**: 10:00 AM–9:00 PM at the time of writing; no regular closing day
- **Parking**: Not available
- **Reservations**: Naver reservations available; I made a same-day reservation
- **Experience**: Design a ring by carving and refining wax yourself
- **Finished ring material**: Sterling silver (925)
- **Collection**: Estimated 5–7 days; pickup or postal delivery available. I received mine six weekdays later.
- **Space**: Separate waiting/consultation and making areas; group one-day classes available

*as written by the visitor on Sep 4, 2026*

I made a wave ring through wax carving at Munak (무낙), a jewelry workshop in Yeonsinnae. I was not confident in either design or handwork, but I chose from samples and shaped it into the form I wanted with the owner's help.

![Jewelry-making experience at Munak in Yeonsinnae](https://img.superchart.com/images/munak-yeonsinnae-wax-carving-ring-19c5/munak-yeonsinnae-wax-carving-ring-01-1t88q-1200.webp)

## How do you get there from Yeonsinnae Station?

I walked for about five minutes from Exit 6 of Yeonsinnae Station. Look for the orange three-dimensional sign on a brick building; the workshop is on the second floor. The address is 23 Tongil-ro 83-gil, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul.

![Munak workshop building with orange three-dimensional sign](https://img.superchart.com/images/munak-yeonsinnae-wax-carving-ring/munak-yeonsinnae-wax-carving-ring-02-lyv4a-900.webp)

The hours listed when I visited were 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, with no regular closing day. Parking is not available, and Naver reservations can be made. I visited with a same-day reservation.

![Entrance to Munak's second-floor ring workshop](https://img.superchart.com/images/munak-yeonsinnae-wax-carving-ring/munak-yeonsinnae-wax-carving-ring-03-iuyfn-900.webp)

![Area around Munak jewelry workshop entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/munak-yeonsinnae-wax-carving-ring/munak-yeonsinnae-wax-carving-ring-04-16rx3-900.webp)

## What are the consultation and ring-making spaces like?

The shop felt spacious and cozy. It could accommodate group one-day classes, and there were many samples to refer to while considering a design. Even if you do not have a clear shape in mind, you can decide through a consultation with the owner.

![Spacious, cozy interior of Munak workshop](https://img.superchart.com/images/munak-yeonsinnae-wax-carving-ring/munak-yeonsinnae-wax-carving-ring-05-1igau-900.webp)

The area for sitting while waiting or receiving a consultation was separate from the workspace where jewelry is made. The workspace was neatly organized as well.

![Munak's waiting and consultation area](https://img.superchart.com/images/munak-yeonsinnae-wax-carving-ring/munak-yeonsinnae-wax-carving-ring-06-c4b13-900.webp)

![Jewelry workspace separate from Munak consultation area](https://img.superchart.com/images/munak-yeonsinnae-wax-carving-ring/munak-yeonsinnae-wax-carving-ring-07-m6t4n-900.webp)

## How do you choose the ring design and size?

First, I looked through the samples and chose the shape I wanted to make. Making matching couple rings together was also possible, and there were necklace samples too. I made a ring, though, and did not separately confirm whether necklaces could be made.

![Munak jewelry samples used for design selection](https://img.superchart.com/images/munak-yeonsinnae-wax-carving-ring/munak-yeonsinnae-wax-carving-ring-08-g7zly-900.webp)

I was told that all jewelry made at the workshop uses silver. A sample engraved with a date someone wanted to commemorate caught my eye.

![Silver jewelry samples with commemorative engraving designs](https://img.superchart.com/images/munak-yeonsinnae-wax-carving-ring/munak-yeonsinnae-wax-carving-ring-09-37q4g-900.webp)

Gemstones, plating, and engraving were possible, and I could choose the shape and thickness. Referring to the samples, I decided to make an irregular wave ring.

![Samples viewed while choosing a wave ring design](https://img.superchart.com/images/munak-yeonsinnae-wax-carving-ring/munak-yeonsinnae-wax-carving-ring-10-1pnb9-900.webp)

![Workshop samples showing ring shapes and thicknesses](https://img.superchart.com/images/munak-yeonsinnae-wax-carving-ring/munak-yeonsinnae-wax-carving-ring-11-qadg6-900.webp)

At my seat, I measured my size with a ring gauge and explained the style and any additions I wanted. I was told it would take about five to seven days to receive the finished piece, either by pickup or postal delivery.

![Ring sizing and design consultation process](https://img.superchart.com/images/munak-yeonsinnae-wax-carving-ring/munak-yeonsinnae-wax-carving-ring-12-ql9eu-900.webp)

## Was wax carving manageable for a beginner?

The experience involved carving and refining blue wax myself to create the design. An apron was provided, and I could start comfortably at a tidy workbench.

![Munak workbench prepared for wax carving](https://img.superchart.com/images/munak-yeonsinnae-wax-carving-ring/munak-yeonsinnae-wax-carving-ring-13-1j6pt-900.webp)

![Blue wax and workstation for ring design](https://img.superchart.com/images/munak-yeonsinnae-wax-carving-ring/munak-yeonsinnae-wax-carving-ring-14-3xwga-900.webp)

First, I widened the hole inside the wax to fit my finger. Each station had a ring gauge, so I repeated carving, measuring, and trying it on. Then I refined the surface to create a wave shape, and the owner touched it up along the way.

![Wax ring carved to fit a finger](https://img.superchart.com/images/munak-yeonsinnae-wax-carving-ring/munak-yeonsinnae-wax-carving-ring-15-1hmsk-900.webp)

![Refining wax surface to create a wave shape](https://img.superchart.com/images/munak-yeonsinnae-wax-carving-ring/munak-yeonsinnae-wax-carving-ring-16-15xvi-900.webp)

The owner showed me how to use several tools, so I could follow along step by step. I worried whether I could make a pleasing shape, but changing the form myself was fun.

![Making a wax ring with several tools](https://img.superchart.com/images/munak-yeonsinnae-wax-carving-ring/munak-yeonsinnae-wax-carving-ring-17-2doxg-900.webp)

![Refining a wave ring shape with tools](https://img.superchart.com/images/munak-yeonsinnae-wax-carving-ring/munak-yeonsinnae-wax-carving-ring-18-6b4zz-900.webp)

The step of smoothing the surface with a soldering iron was a little difficult. I dug too deeply in places and even broke the wax, but the owner repaired and refined it. In my case, I received a lot of help at this stage.

![Wave ring wax after soldering-iron surface work](https://img.superchart.com/images/munak-yeonsinnae-wax-carving-ring/munak-yeonsinnae-wax-carving-ring-19-ujlgi-900.webp)

After getting the surface and thickness I wanted, I left the work of making it smooth and precise to the owner. If desired, it was also possible to continue and finish it yourself.

## When and how did I receive the finished ring?

I received it through Korea Post delivery six weekdays after the day I made it.

![Munak ring received by delivery after making](https://img.superchart.com/images/munak-yeonsinnae-wax-carving-ring/munak-yeonsinnae-wax-carving-ring-20-1c71i-900.webp)

![Munak ring package delivered through Korea Post](https://img.superchart.com/images/munak-yeonsinnae-wax-carving-ring/munak-yeonsinnae-wax-carving-ring-21-87xx5-900.webp)

The ring arrived neatly packaged, with a certificate included.

![Munak ring package contents with certificate](https://img.superchart.com/images/munak-yeonsinnae-wax-carving-ring/munak-yeonsinnae-wax-carving-ring-22-12a2k-900.webp)

## Did the finished wave ring look as I wanted?

The finished piece was a sterling silver (925) ring. The irregular wave showed from both above and the side, matching the feeling I had wanted while making it. I also liked the shine of the surface.

The inside of the ring was solid rather than hollow. I did not add a personal engraving; it retained the Munak engraving and the 925 silver mark. To my eye, it looked more sparkling than the white-plated 14k ring I wore with it.

![Munak wave ring worn with other rings](https://img.superchart.com/images/munak-yeonsinnae-wax-carving-ring/munak-yeonsinnae-wax-carving-ring-23-o3qoo-900.webp)

![Silver wave ring stacked with several rings](https://img.superchart.com/images/munak-yeonsinnae-wax-carving-ring/munak-yeonsinnae-wax-carving-ring-24-1n7u6-900.webp)

I was satisfied that it also worked well stacked with other rings. I could not complete every part of the process smoothly on my own, but with help I finished the ring I wanted. I thought it could also be a nice time to make matching rings with a partner or create something commemorative with friends or family.

## Where it is

- Munak (무낙) (무낙)
- 23 Tongil-ro 83-gil, 2nd floor, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- 서울특별시 은평구 통일로83길 23 2층 무낙
- 37.6206164, 126.9172696
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%AC%B4%EB%82%99/@37.6206164,126.9172696,17z

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