In the heart of Tainan stands a humble zinc craft shop that has weathered the test of time for over 64 years. Specializing in handmade buckets, watering cans, and hardware, it has outlasted the rise of plastic and Taiwan’s industrial boom thanks to flawless craftsmanship and the courage to adapt.

Handmade zincware demands precision and strength, with tin soldering as its core technique. But this labor-intensive and physically demanding craft is struggling to attract younger artisans—placing the legacy at risk.

To stay relevant, the shop has embraced change, creating small art pieces and custom goods to carve out a niche in the modern market. As the world shifts, this family-run shop continues to honor its roots—while forging a new path forward.

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手工亞鉛製品　老行業的時光印記

位於台南的手工亞鉛店，已經有64年歷史，主要販售水桶、澆花器及五金用品，經歷了塑膠製品興起、臺灣工業化的發展，仍屹立不搖，靠著精湛的手工技術及市場轉型，在時代的變遷下堅持信念，並不斷尋找亞鉛店的定位。

手工亞鉛製品要求細膩與耐用，其中，錫焊技術更是關鍵。然而，這項技術對於年輕人來說十分辛苦，所以這項傳統工藝面臨失傳的危機。為了因應塑膠製品的出現，慢慢轉型，開始製作小型工藝品與客製化的產品，希望能在市場保留一席之地。

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