Even if you’re interested in stones, the first things you might wonder about are their weight and whether you can install them.
Especially those considering Jizo statues, lanterns, or other interior decorations for the first time often ask, “Can I lift it alone?” and “Is installation difficult?”
To put it simply, small stone products like Jizo statues and bookends can be handled by a woman alone. And, if you know the key points, installation isn’t difficult at all.
This time, we’ll explain stone weight and installation.
How much do the stones weigh?
Stone products are heavier than they look, which contributes to their solid stability. Here are the actual weights of some products.
Makabe Stone Jizo (Large): Approx. 5kg
Cornerstone Against Evil: Approx. 5kg
Bookends (Large): Approx. 3-5kg each
Anything around 5kg can be easily carried with both hands.
Kimachi Stone Round Yukimi Lantern: Approx. 15kg
This snow-viewing lantern has separate parts for the cap and firebox, making it easy for women to carry.
Cornerstone Against Evil (Large): Corner stone approx. 11.5kg, gravel approx. 3.5kg
Anything over 10kg requires careful handling during transport.
Generally, anything between 5-10kg is easy for most people to handle with both hands, while anything over 10kg requires careful handling. For anything around 15kg, it’s safest to decide on a location before handling it.
Of course, there are individual differences, so it’s impossible to generalize, but the perceived weight can vary greatly depending on how you hold it and its shape.
If you’re experienced in handling stones, like our staff, even women can safely lift and install stones weighing 15-20 kg.
However, we recommend that elderly people and those with back problems handle them carefully and avoid overexertion.
Can you install it alone? The key is “how to hold it and the location.”
The most important thing when installing stones is not to try to lift them with brute force.
- Hold it firmly with both hands
- Handle it on a non-slip surface
- Decide on the placement location beforehand before carrying it
By keeping these three points in mind, you can install it safely.
Especially indoors, it’s essential to place it on a flat, stable surface such as a table or shelf.
Since stones are made of hard material, the edges may chip if impacted, so we recommend handling them slowly and carefully.
When installing, be careful not to pinch your fingers, and if available, using work gloves with good grip will allow you to carry it safely.
Stone is heavy, which is precisely why it can be used safely for a long time.
Stone is indeed a heavy material.
However, it is precisely this weight that contributes to its stability, presence, and the sense of security that comes from its longevity.
In fact, small items such as Jizo statues and bookends can be easily installed by one person.
Even items like lanterns can be easily installed by disassembling them into parts.
We hope that even those who thought “stone seems difficult to handle” will feel free to enjoy it.
Even just adding one favorite stone can dramatically change the atmosphere of your garden, entrance, or interior.
Please try incorporating a “space with stone” into your own life.
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I encourage you to try incorporating a “space with stones” into your own life.