Making a Kumiko Lantern - Japanese Woodworking

[@CowDogCraftWorks]

Nice work my guy. Definitely give that plane a sharpen and fiddle with the chip breaker some more. It will treat you even better.

[@JTWoodworks]

I will for sure! There's definitely much more work that it needs but at least it's operational now

[@andrewlipic8414]

Wow, such a beautiful shoji lamp. I love the simplicity of the kumiko design and how the shou sogi ban legs help to highlight the lamp. I never would have thought of using fairy lights like that. It's such an awesome idea!

[@JTWoodworks]

Thanks so much!! I'm pleased with how it turned out 😊

[@evangel57]

I can't express just how much I appreciate seeing a change at the end, because you know you'll love it more than wondering "what if?"

[@JTWoodworks]

It's always worth putting in the extra effort

[@genebarfield6688]

Although I'd seen the wood burning technique before, and was impressed by the idea of it, this particular use is a touch of creative genius. The use of it here lends the lantern a sense of timelessness, because it evokes a strong sense of age while the design and craftsmanship screams modernity. This is how putting a few sticks of wood together becomes high art. Bravo, Maestro!

[@JTWoodworks]

I really appreciate that. It's exactly what I was going for. A touch of from the past with a touch from the present

[@ericjohn3664]

Love this, Johnny. Beautiful piece. Burning the legs was a great choice. Thanks

[@JTWoodworks]

Thanks so much!! I'm glad I made that choice

[@stefanitadio6236]

The gentle curve of the foot part of the leg is such an awesome detail!

[@JTWoodworks]

Thank you! I'm glad I chose to go with it

[@waelsobhi5537]

Good job 👌👍

[@richs5422]

Excellent! Sometimes one doesn't even need infill pieces, the kumiko grid is nice on its own.

[@JTWoodworks]

Thank you! I debated if I should do an infill pattern but I thought it would've been too busy

[@rogue1874]

Beautiful work. Well done.

[@JTWoodworks]

Thanks so much!!

[@dirdick43]

beautifully done and so well designed. thanks for taking us along on this project

[@JTWoodworks]

Thank you for joining the journey 😊

[@MASI_forging]

This is an amaizng design, You did it well 👏👏

[@JTWoodworks]

I really appreciate that

[@chrisBou007]

Love this video….first time here…beautiful shape & pattern!!!!😊

[@JTWoodworks]

Thanks so much!! Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@patrickgirard-k3g]

Très jolie lampe !

[@brendanlenane2685]

That is an amazing design. Love how simple it looks. Maybe try using a wooden toothpick instead of nails to secure the frame corners. Glad im subbed to your channel.

[@JTWoodworks]

Ah, I didn't think of toothpicks. That's a great idea! Thank you

[@Andy-te6jj]

Beautiful

[@JTWoodworks]

Thank you so much!!

[@mikedurkee7296]

Very nice project and tons of intricate details that most would be oblivious to when looking at it... instead of burning the wood try ebonizing it (just a thought not a critical thought just a thought). AND how have I not run across your channel before?! new subcriber

[@JTWoodworks]

Thanks for the sub!! Ebonizing is a nice look but I think it would've been too dark for this project. I like how the burning is more brown and a bit inconsistent. Something I'll need to try on another project though

[@gnito72]

Hello, next time you could consider use for the wooddowels toothpicks or bigger schaschlick-sticks - always good to have them in the store as really mini dowels... ...AND yes, the planer is a wonderful tool :)

[@JTWoodworks]

Toothpicks would've been a great option. I didn't think of that!

[@PetrKiskaPE-kneTR-uhlarstvi]

Hi Johnny, very Nice Lantern. Only baterry pack on bottom should by covered🙈 I subscribe 👍

[@JTWoodworks]

Thank you. I thought about covering it but I didn't want a bulky box under the lantern. It can always be moved back under the top piece

[@JT-hw6mq]

Bamboo skewers work well for small dowels

[@JTWoodworks]

That's what I used to attach the handle but they were a little too big for the small frames

[@product_paths]

That's lit.

[@JTWoodworks]

This is great!! Puns really LIGHT up my day

[@jeanrobert5522]

Very nice l’amour. Do you have calculation sheet o no how calculâtes all thé angle thanks

[@JTWoodworks]

The grid is made up of equilateral triangles. They are 60°. I have some other videos that show how to make the grids

[@joeperch4486]

Very nice project. I may have to try that burning technique in one of my projects. Do you have a link to the fairy lights you used?

[@JTWoodworks]

Thank you! I got them from Michaels. I have another set of fairy lights that also have a timer. It seems like a common feature

[@1ilekys808]

Hey Johnny, do you have a link to the double sided tape you used to attach the shoji paper? I have some kicking around but I think its a little thick.

[@JTWoodworks]

I got it from eshoji.com a while ago

[@KatsNishikawa]

why don't you use thin CA glue ?

[@JTWoodworks]

I assume you mean to attach the paper. CA glue would create a permanent bond which means you can't easily remove and replace the paper if needed. It's not an issue for something like this project but when it comes to larger projects like doors, it's a good idea to use either double sided tape or a nori glue which is specifically made for this.

[@suzisaintjames]

4:13 next time consider wood splines. 💖🌞🌵😷

[@Porsche_Haus]

A CNC is your friend. Easy Peasy to do a 1/8" mortise.

[@JTWoodworks]

Definitely would have been easier but the hand tool work was rewarding

[@your2nd]

tooth pics

[@JTWoodworks]

🦷🦷

[@your2nd]

@@JTWoodworks Well they are wood not metal like the nails.

[@Atariks]

So much work with the kumiko and than you use double sided tape for the paper? Really?

[@JTWoodworks]

It's a special double sided tape that's designed to be used with shoji paper. It's pretty commonly used by modern shoji craftsmen in Japan

[@Atariks]

@@JTWoodworks Ahh okay. Sorry, that was rude. Can you still tention the paper when you use this tape? My shojibook suggest that you mist the paper after glueing with water and when this dries the paper will tention and sound like a drum afterwards. Delicate projects tend to become crooked by that but for doors or bissger frames it should be possible.

[@JTWoodworks]

Yes I spray the paper in the video. I haven't noticed a difference in paper tightness between the tape and glue. I do use glue sometimes but I find the tape is much easier and there isn't any dry time

[@Atariks]

@@JTWoodworks ahh, didn't noticed that. You are first one I see doing that. In all the other videos of creators its just glued to the wood. Do you have any experience in case of a complete shoji paper swap? The starch glue can just be watered and it gets loose. How does the tape perform with that?

[@JTWoodworks]

I've never had to change out the paper but I can't imagine it'll be very difficult. The tape can be peeled off and you can add new tape