This is an image of the original Tornado.

We were able to figure out a way to make a Tornado using THREE necklaces!  Now you can combine 3 of your favorite colors in a brand new style.

To make a Triple tornado, just follow these steps!
1) Follow the instructional blog located Here
2) After completing one Tornado, basically repeat the same steps with the Tornado as the main necklace and the single necklace as the naked one.
Note: the 3^rd necklace strand should fit inside the original Tornado.

It’s that simple.  Please note that this necklace is custom made and may not be available to order through our online store.  If you choose to make this yourself, please do so at your own discretion.  If you feel uncomfortable making it yourself, please stop by our shop and we will gladly make it for you.

There is also another way of combining 3 necklaces.  The other way is to Braid the 3 necklaces together.  This is what we call a Triple Braid

To actually make this is actually simple.  If you can braid hair, you can braid your necklace!  Just follow these steps.

1) Get 3 necklaces.  Make one your main necklace, and carefully remove the clasps and the rubber stoppers from the other 2 necklaces to make 2 naked necklaces.
2) Connect the ends of the 2 naked necklaces to make one big loop.  The loop should simply look like one big letter “O”.  To do this, just sew the 2 ends together with a needle and durable sewing string.  Sew in a circle following the edge of the necklaces.  Be sure to do enough so that the necklaces wont come apart when you slightly pull on them.
3) Now get the main necklace, and put it in between the big loop.  The loop should be just under the main necklace’s rubber stopper.  By doing this, you now have 3 strands.  All you have to do now is braid the 3 necklaces like you are braiding hair.  Before you start, be sure to hide the stitching of the big loop by slightly putting it on the side and not in the center.
4) If done correctly, the end of the necklace should fit in the very last loop you make.  The 2 stitched ends should be hidden under the braid.  And wallah!  You have just finished making your own Triple Braid.

With a little imagination, it is possible to create your own design.  If you have any creative ideas or have made your own creation, please feel free to contact us at torranceshop@phitenusa.com!

To look at some other creations, click ­­Here and Here.

Jason

In this entry, we will be giving a tutorial on how to make a Tornado.  This way, you can custom make your own Tornado with any pair of Phiten Necklaces you have.  If you wish to make your own custom Tornado, please do so at your own discretion.  If you feel uneasy about making your own Tornado, feel free to stop by our shop and we can custom make one for you.

Also note that if you want to make a Tornado, the Necklace will end up 4 inches shorter than the original necklaces.  So if you plan on making an 18” Tornado, you need two 22” necklaces.  If you want a 22” Tornado, you need two 26” necklaces.

Let’s get to business!

Tools Needed:

• Scissors
• Sewing Needle
• Durable Sewing String

Follow these steps and you’ll know what it takes to make your own Phiten Tornado:

1)      Carefully unstitch the 2 ends of one necklace, and try not to cut too much of the necklace off.  It is important to leave as much necklace as you can just in case you need some extra length.

2)      Remove the clips and the rubber stoppers from the necklace you have unstitched.

3)      On the necklace with the rubber stoppers still intact (the “main” necklace), carefully cut the hole AWAY from the clips to make the holes slightly bigger.  This is to ensure that the width of 2 necklaces can fit in one hole.

4)      Now slide the rubber stoppers as close to the clip as you can.  You should be able to see the end of the loop from the main necklace, which is important in making a Tornado.

5)      Now get one end of the “naked” necklace, and place it close to the end of the loop from the main necklace as much as possible.  For the best result, the two ends should basically be touching.

6)      Now sew the naked necklace onto the main necklace near the end with a needle and sewing string.  Be sure to sew through the necklace and the core to secure the two together.  Also, be sure to do this several times to ensure that the necklaces will not separate.

7)      Next, secure the connected area with some kind of weight or pressure.  One of the best options is to use a drawer.  Place the secured end on the edge of an open drawer and close it enough to hold the necklace in place.

8)      Now, hold each necklace onto each hand.  This is where you begin the twisting.  Twist the individual necklaces clockwise as you twist the two of the necklaces together counter clockwise.  This is to counter act the twisting, so at the end of it all the necklace should be straight.  You will need to switch hands after twisting each necklace, and repeat until you get to the end.  You can also twist the necklaces the other way around, but the key thing is to twist the individual necklaces the opposite direction of the two whole necklaces.

9)      When you get near the end, you may have excess of the naked necklace.  This is actually normal.  Just secure the necklace as you did in step 6, near the end of the loop on the other end.  Simply cut off the excess part of the naked necklace as close to the sewing part as possible, without actually damaging the sewing.

10)   Now slide both rubber stoppers over the stitched area.  If done correctly, the stopper should be covering both ends of the stitched areas.

And there you have it!  That’s what it takes to make a Phiten Tornado.  Feel free to try this at home, and make any combination you wish.

Use your imagination and try to make a creative one that suites you!  If you have any questions, comments, or pictures of your creations, please feel free to contact us at torranceshop@phitenusa.com.

Jason

So who is she?

If you said Mirai Nagasu, you’re right!

Mirai Nagasu paid a visit to the Phiten Shop in Torrance.  She actually has been a customer of our product for some time now, before she was even on the Olympic Team.  Mirai and her mother both enjoy our products very much, and so they decided to pay us a visit to our shop.

Here’s Mirai with one of our staff, Youngsun Lee.

Mirai lit up the room with not only her smile, but also with her personality.  She was very nice and humble; you wouldn’t have guessed that she was a celebrity.  You never know who will grow up to become a world class athlete.

Jason

What are Phiten Tapes?

Many people know of Phiten as the company that produces Titanium Necklaces.
Well, if you are one of those people, don’t forget to check out Phiten’s other amazing products! Visit phitenusa.com to see what else Phiten is offering.

Besides the titanium necklaces, Phiten has shirts, socks, water, lotion, supporters, … list goes on, but my most favorite products are the Titanium-Tapes, and the Discs. You can place these adhesive patches anywhere on the surface of your body where you would like to have the Phiten effect.  The people have discovered many unique uses for them as well, so feel free to explore with them. The best part about Phiten products is that they are not medicine, so they are safe to use even on children and elderly. Some customers used it during pregnancy to help ease the swelling in the calf.

To know more about the Phiten technology, here are some links.

• Phiten Technology
• Phild Process (E.T.S.™)
• Aqua-Titanium™
• X30
• Micro-Titanium Spheres
• Aqua-Gold

1757 W. Carson St. Unit N,  Torrance, CA 90501

With the Allstar Fanfest 2010 just around the corner, Phiten Torrance Shop will have a MLB campaign from Thursday, July 1st to Saturday, July 10th. All MLB products will be double stamp!

In addition, with every $50 purchase of any MLB products, you’ll receive a MLB X30 titanium discs for FREE!

In picture:

First row (left to right): YUKI, YOKO, CHIEKO, CHRIS, JENNIFER, SAORI
Second row (left to right): MITSU, DAVID, MASA, TAIGO, SAM
Third row (left to right): JOE, RYU, ISAMU, VEGA
(Not pictured: HIROE, SEI, MARIO, YUKI T.)

Below are testimonials from the staff:

YUKI
Hobby: cooking, sewing
“It makes my stiff shoulder much better! You can wear the Phiten necklace whenever so it’s easy and comfortable. Thank you.”

YOKO
Hobby: driving
“I like it.”

CHIEKO
Hobby: watching movies
“I feel great.”

CHRIS
Hobby: surfing
“I love Phiten! Can’t live without it! When my body aches, the necklace takes away my pain. I currently wear the X50 necklace, bracelet, and socks. I always have Phiten on while working at Torihei and on my days off. Thank you so much Phiten!”

JENNIFER
Hobby: working out & partying like there’s no tomorrow!
“Phiten totally works!”

SAORI
Hobby: yoga
“I have severe shoulder ache and lower back pain. I’ve always heard stories about Phiten so I’m excited to try it!”

MITSU
Hobby: travel, listening to music
“Because Phiten has helped my lower back, I am able to work without a problem.”

DAVID
Hobby: Baseball
“I use Phiten at work & when playing baseball. It really makes a difference
when playing baseball! My body feels light so I can hit my home runs!”

MASA
Hobby: aviation, surfing
“I’ve always suffered from neck pain, but since wearing a Phiten necklace, I feel much better.”

TAIGO
Hobby: surfing, golf
“I have used several Phiten goods, but what surprised me was when I applied it on my sprained ankle, the pain went away instantly.”

SAM
Hobby: picking up leaves
“With Phiten, I feel like I can do everything, except getting a girlfriend. (Results may vary!) …. I love Phiten!”

JOE
Hobby: surfing and beer
“Phiten helps me out!”

ISAMU
Hobby: music, play game
“I was so surprised when I got taped. If possible, I would always want to use it.”

VEGA
Hobby: surfing
“It’s great.”

Thank you for the testimonials Torihei staffs!! Torihei is a Japanese restaurant specializing in yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) and Kyoto-style Oden (typical Japanese winter dish with various ingredients in dashi broth). The food here is always great (matches with beer!) but the best thing about this restaurant is that everyone is very friendly and energetic, making every customer’s night fun. If you would like to experience authentic Japanese Izakaya style restaurant, check it out!

Torihei
1757 W Carson St., Ste A
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 781-9407
MON-SUN 5:30PM – 12AM

I am an 82 year old Korean.  I almost gave up line dance and golf due to my condition. For a long time now, I have been suffering from sleep disorder. I would wake up at least 3 times a night, and have hard time going back to sleep. Because I was not able to sleep through the night, I have felt my fatigue to never cease. My quality of life has degraded to nothing but old age and sleeplessness.

With the introduction of Phiten’s x30 Mirror Necklace, I am now able to sleep from 10pm to 5am without waking up in between. I can now live a normal life that many of us take for granted. Phiten has given me new life.

Jung Sook Lee

Below, you see Jung Sook Lee’s customized Phiten Polo-shirt.

Jung Sook has customized her Phiten Polo Shirt by adding fabric with flower patterns along the side of the shirt. We’ve been seeing more and more customized items created by customers lately. Could it be a new trend for Phiten? Take a look at the other custom designed items at the links below.

http://blog.phitenusa.com/all-posts/unique-creations-phiten-torrance-shop
http://blog.phitenusa.com/all-posts/unique-creations-phiten-torrance-shop-part-2

People love the power sleeve.  It is used by wide range of people. I’ve seen some of the National Kendo Team members using it on their calves, some gymnastics girls in this local area, and in little league baseball.

Above is Steve Mackel of socalrunning.com

Recently, Steve Mackel reviewed the Phiten Power Sleeve at socalrunning.com.  (The video is below.) For those of you who doesn’t know Steve Mackel, he is a coach/trainer for marathon. I’ve just read his biography, but it seems that his interest goes beyond running as well. He has experience in triathlon as well as many other sports such as basketball, snowboarding, . . . and ping-pong?? (I love Ping-Pong!)  You will find his biography at socalrunning.com.

Steve’s Review:

Here is an image of the x50 High-end Necklace.

We have combined together two of the above and a regular x50 Necklace to produce a 22-inch Triple Necklace.

Making your Phiten necklace into a “Triple” necklace is one of the many ways to customize your Phiten necklaces.

Below is a custom necklace that a customer has assembled by himself.
It is using the clasp from the x30 Racing Series Necklace together with the x30 Diamond Necklace.

He says that he had the Racing Necklace for so long and was starting to look old, so he took it apart and connected the clasp to another necklace that he had around.

So you see, it is not so hard to put together your necklaces to customize your own unique creation.

A link to an older post with couple of more designs: here

I use them all the time. They help with pain from stunts and martial art related injuries. I recommend Phiten for anyone with back, neck, or any kind of pain!

Subarashii!

Reuben Langdon

Reuben has a  really cool website at www.reubenlangdon.com.
There you should check out both his resumes, one for stunt, and the other for acting. The most recent work on his stunt resume is Avatar. He is the stunt double for the main character.