Don't bring a file. Bring an idea.

Family-run workshop in the heart of Tel Aviv (Simtat Beit HaBad 1, corner of Derech Jaffa): laser cutting & engraving, 3D printing and personalized gifts. We design it, show you a preview on WhatsApp, and only then we make it.

Order on WhatsApp anytime · pick up at the workshop 17:00–20:00

Need a design? We make it for you Small orders welcome Express work, 24–48h English · עברית · Español
Canelo's shop window at Simtat Beit HaBad 1, Tel Aviv

Hamsa workshop: what word goes in its heart?

A hamsa is more than a decoration. In Hebrew and Arabic it's called khamsa, in Spanish Mano de Fátima, and in every language it says the same thing: protect whoever is inside. At our workshop you build your own hamsa, decorate it with your hands, and the laser engraves the word you choose right in its heart. A name, a blessing, a date. Something you won't find in any shop.

Hamsa with the word Shalom at its heart
Shalom(peace) for a new home
Hamsa with the word Love at its heart
Lovefor a bachelorette party
Hamsa with the word Hatzlacha at its heart
Hatzlacha(success) for a team or a new business

At our workshop in Tel Aviv

₪150per person

  • An evening of about 90 minutes, 4–8 people
  • Watch the laser engrave your word right in front of you
  • All materials, gift wrapping and a photo of the evening included
  • And afterwards? The neighborhood bars are a minute away
Book an evening at the workshop

We come to you

From ₪1,200up to 10 people · ₪100 per extra person

  • At home, at the office or in the garden, 8–25 people
  • We bring everything: cut hamsas, stones, tablecloths and gift wrapping
  • The words are engraved in advance and arrive in sealed envelopes. You open them together.
  • No travel fee anywhere in Tel Aviv-Yafo
Book a workshop at your place

How the evening goes

  1. Choose a shape and colors
  2. Decorate with colored stones and acrylic
  3. The reveal: your word goes into the heart of the hamsa
  4. Take it home wrapped and ready to hang

Perfect for

Bachelorette partiesBirthdays (age 7+)Bar & bat mitzvahsTeam eveningsHousewarmingsDate nightGroups in English

At bachelorette parties the bride joins for free, and the names of all her friends are engraved on the back of her hamsa.

No talent needed. David goes from table to table, and anything that doesn't come out right gets fixed on the spot.

Launch offer: the first five groups get ₪20 off per person, in exchange for letting us photograph the evening.

All questions and answers ↓

What we make in the workshop

Everything is made right here, fully personalized. Prices adapt to your needs: send us your idea on WhatsApp and we'll come back with a quote.

Israeli Air Force emblem in hand-painted wood layers

Relief emblems

Your emblem in 3–5 layers of wood, hand-painted and assembled with real depth. End-of-course gifts and recognitions. Nothing else like it on the market.

From ₪100 · depends on the design · bulk at special price
Laser-cut hamsa reading Shalom

Handmade hamsas

Laser-cut hamsa decorated with colored stones and acrylic, with the home blessing. You can also assemble it yourself at the workshop.

₪25–₪100
Laser-engraved wooden business sign

Business logos & signs

Your logo in painted wood layers, for the front desk or the wall, with design and a WhatsApp preview before production. LED lighting available.

From ₪350 · by size
Recognition plaque in wood and metal

Recognition plaques

A combination only we make: wood base, relief logo + full-color printed metal plate.

₪150 · bulk available
Notebook with engraved wooden cover

Wooden-cover notebooks

Laser-engraved cover, quality A4, A5 or custom-size pages, spiral binding, with your name or your business logo. Small gift format too.

From ₪50 · engraved name or image +₪20
Wooden family name plaque with mirror letters

Special engravings

Keychain or name plate. Ask us about urgent jobs.

₪30–₪50
Branded wooden coasters for bars

Branded bar kit

Coasters, menu stands and wooden table numbers with your business logo. Customers take them home: the tastiest advertising there is.

50 coasters: ₪349
Custom printed shirt

Printed shirts

Quality full-color printing (dark fabric too) for the team, the event, the bachelorette party. No minimum quantity.

₪80

Transparent prices

Almost no workshop in Israel publishes prices. We do, because when you know what it costs, it's easy to say yes.

ServicePrice
Laser cutting: birch/poplar plywood, Perspex acrylic & greyboard (per work minute)₪15
Material is quoted separately · design is quoted separately
Laser engraving (per work minute)₪15
Express work+30%
Design & file prep (when you bring just an idea)Quoted separately · from ₪150
3-layer relief logo S/M/L (design included)₪100 / ₪180 / ₪250
Recognition plaque₪150
Wooden-cover notebook · name or imagefrom ₪50 · +₪20
Printed shirt₪80
3D printing (PLA)Quote on WhatsApp

Materials in stock: birch & poplar plywood 2/4/6 mm · Perspex acrylic 2/4/6 mm · greyboard for architecture models. The final price is agreed upfront on WhatsApp, no surprises. Holiday and event orders: best 2–3 weeks ahead.

Already have a file?

Only have the idea? We design it for you (design is quoted separately). And if you already have a file, with these requirements it goes straight to the machine:

Laser cutting & engraving

  • Formats: AI, DXF, SVG or vector PDF, at real scale in millimetres.
  • Text converted to outlines, otherwise the font is lost.
  • No double or duplicate lines: AutoCAD files often have them; clean with the OVERKILL command before exporting.
  • Closed paths; hairline strokes for cutting, fills for engraving.
  • Photos to engrave: JPG or PNG at 300 dpi, high contrast.
  • Maximum cutting area: 40×60 cm.

3D printing (PLA)

  • STL format (OBJ or STEP also fine), in millimetres.
  • Mesh closed and watertight, with no holes or inverted faces.
  • Minimum wall thickness: 1 mm (1.2 mm recommended).
  • Maximum print size: 25×21×21 cm · coloured PLA.
  • Not sure? Send the file on WhatsApp and we'll check it before quoting.

How it works

1

Send your idea on WhatsApp

A photo, a napkin sketch, or just words, in English, Hebrew or Spanish.

2

Approve design & price

We design and send a preview + a fixed quote. We tweak it until it's perfect.

3

Pick up at the workshop or we ship it

Production takes a few days. Pick up at Simtat Beit HaBad 1 between 17:00–20:00, or home delivery at postal rates.

Our story

David is a Mexican craftsman. A workshop with many years of experience, specialised in personal designs. And Canelo? Canelo is the family dog, and the workshop carries his name. A real family business: every gift that leaves this place goes through the heart.

David at the workshop
David, the craftsman
Inside the Canelo workshop
Inside the workshop. Come visit
Canelo the dog
Canelo himself

Workshop gallery

Real pieces made right here. The gallery updates all the time.

Layered military unit emblems Hamsas with blue beads IDF emblem in wood layers Hamsa printed with a photo of Jaffa Engraved acrylic LED lamp Laser-cut hamsa with the word Love Golani emblem in relief TEL AVIV key rack Laser-cut pomegranate with a name Dog leash holder with paw prints Name letters in colored layers Hamsa printed with a photo of Jerusalem Colorful laser-cut fish 3D wooden flower LOVE HOME FAMILY sign in wood layers Colorful laser-cut cats Wooden tealight holder Decorated mezuzah cases Workshop piece 19 Workshop piece 20 Workshop piece 21 Workshop piece 22 Workshop piece 23 Workshop piece 24

Questions & answers

Everything people ask us before a Hamsa workshop. Can't find yours? Send us a WhatsApp.

Do I need any talent or experience?

Not at all. The pieces arrive cut and ready, and David guides every participant. Anything that doesn't come out right gets fixed on the spot.

What can be written in the heart of the hamsa?

A word, a short name or a date. In English, Hebrew or Spanish. Before engraving, we send you a WhatsApp preview of how it will look.

How long does it take?

About 90 minutes. For kids' birthdays we shorten it to about an hour.

How many people can join?

At our workshop, 4–8 people. At your place, 8–25.

From what age?

From age 7. With kids we use safe cold glue, no hot glue guns.

When do we need to send the words?

For a workshop at your place, up to 3 days before, so we can engrave them in advance. At our studio you can decide on the spot: the laser engraves right in front of you.

Do we take the hamsa home the same day?

Yes. It leaves wrapped and ready to hang.

What do we need to prepare at home?

A large table and seating. We bring everything else, tablecloths included, so there's no mess left behind.

Where do you travel to?

Anywhere in Tel Aviv-Yafo at no extra cost. The rest of Gush Dan with a small travel fee, depending on distance.

How do I book and pay?

Send us a WhatsApp with the date and number of people. Your spot is held with a 50% deposit via PayBox, and the rest is paid on the day.

What if we need to cancel?

Up to 7 days before: a full deposit refund or a new date, your choice. Less than 7 days: the deposit moves to another date.

What language is the workshop in?

English, Hebrew or Spanish. Mixing is fine too.

Can I give a workshop as a gift?

Yes. Send us a WhatsApp and we'll prepare a gift voucher in the name of your choice.

Do you run workshops for companies and teams?

Yes. A team value or the company name can be engraved in the heart of the hamsa, and we issue a receipt.

Come visit

Address

Simtat Beit HaBad 1, unit Alef (א) · Tel Aviv-Yafo
corner of Derech Jaffa
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Opening hours

Sun–Thu · 17:00–20:00
WhatsApp orders anytime

WhatsApp

053-933-3735
English · עברית · Español

Email

canelo.laser@gmail.com
For business & institutional quotes

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