Simple Sliding Door with Shoji Paper

[@Rouverius]

Living in Japan, I don't see shoji much this days. It's a shame; it gives wonderful diffused light in a room. Maybe you know this already but since it tears fairly regularly, there is also a real art in repairing it. Instead of completely replacing the torn area, they use shoji patches in the shapes of flowers or leaves. The repaired area then adds it's own subtle beauty to it.

[@twuuwttwu]

This reminds me of Kintsugi, which if you don't know already, is a japanese technique for repairing broken pottery. Instead of trying to glue it back together seamlessly, they use gold on the seams to create a beautiful object! I like this concept, making it more beautiful be showcasing the repair sort of!

[@lokiaoki]

@@twuuwttwu I watched a piece on KZbin that spoke about the concept of Wabi-Sabi - appreciating the aesthetics of flaws and imperfections in everyday objects.

[@twuuwttwu]

@@lokiaoki I like this idea! Any link?

[@renaissancezoe9293]

Oh I adore this! Thx

[@shttykitty]

They make things better through repairing them. Like their broken bowls with Kintsugi. Where the cracks are all glued together with gold, it's so beautiful.

[@chazvolk4914]

I think my favorite thing about your videos, Laura, is that you can see the relatable sense of accomplishment on your face when you complete a project. Thanks so much for all the awesome videos you make. Can't wait to see more!

[@alancorcoran6737]

Always impressed by the little touches. The coverstrip being taken from the frame pieces give you the matching grain and knot all the way around. Highly, highly satisfying!

[@NirvanaWoodWorksbyJanie]

Alan Corcoran, this idea is exactly like the Ray Door sliding doors. Look them up. The creator made his first similar to this except he used a frosted shower curtain and it was a window to divide spaces. He made the sliding doors. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZKYp5Vna8yZg9U

[@undLiebeZitrone]

Ich habe meinen Schülerinnen zur Vorbereitung auf eine Berufsinformationsmesse vor vielen Monaten deine Videos gezeigt. Jetzt haben zwei von ihnen Ausbildungsplätze als Schreinerinnen bekommen, auf die sie sich aufgrund deiner Videos beworben haben ! So toll 🙂

[@Lar411]

Wie schön! :) Ist ein toller Beruf.

[@laurakampf]

Woooow! Das ist ja toll! Herzlichen Glückwunsch an die beiden!!❤️

[@herzog2604]

Wow! Ich bin selber im 3 Lehrjahr als Möbeltischler, das alles wegen Laura!

[@laurakampf]

Das is ja total abgefahren! :)

[@undLiebeZitrone]

Laura Kampf das richte ich ihnen morgen aus, die werden ganz aus dem Häuschen sein ! 🙂🙂

[@danielrichmond5662]

If you only uploaded this style of video every time, I would die a happy man. (still love all the other stuff... but this ;-; you did this video style very well) You bring so much personality to the space you're working in and it's beyond enviable. The world needs more makers like you

[@OktoPutsch]

Use wallpaper glue instead, it retracts on drying and it applies a small tension on paper to make it planer

[@laurakampf]

Great tip! Thanks!

[@Sadowsky46]

Tapetenkleister?

[@marklewis4793]

mix wallpaper paste with white glue,..that makes it go ''eggshell',..then,..light sand with 120grit to make it go 'papier'.

[@scwfan08]

I'd have used staples

[@krisgee1154]

You might think about dampening the paper with a mist. Has the same effect, and will certainly take out wrinkles! That 'shoji ' paper was lacking in texture. You should be able to find something similar but with 'texture' , whether it's from petals, or the making of it.

[@tripwire76]

This might be a really simple project at first glance but it's the execution that makes it special. Love the attention to tiny details like the matching woodgrain. Also 3:38 is pure genius.

[@johannisthal]

Deine Videos sind zur Zeit meine favoriten maker-videos in KZbin. Sehr inspirierend und angenehm. Tolle Musik, keine nervende oder langweilige Kommentare. Und man lernt immer etwas. Heute war z. B. die Idee "Skalpell / Essstäbchen" meine liebling. Danke und Gruß aus Berlin!

[@laurakampf]

Vielen Dank für das liebe Feedback!

[@CamronJK]

I'd love to have one myself that way my cat could jump through it immediately.

[@MonkeyShred]

I was going to say the same. One mental moment and bam, new door screen please. :(

[@EcoMouseChannel]

You can make them out of white nylon fabric. Same effect, zero chance of them tearing.

[@SamSolomon47]

@@EcoMouseChannel Cat claws beg to differ, but I like the optimism.

[@censusgary]

My cats’ claws would shred the screen in about thirty seconds.

[@lionintu]

@@EcoMouseChannel where would i get the white nylon fabric

[@fredstocking3812]

A Bridgeport mill!!!!! This project takes me back to the 60s. Nicely done.

[@jeremeyfisher9500]

They're are reasons why I subscribed: to watch you build stuff and be inspired. I actually like watching you make stuff as I come from a family of artists/mechanics. You're awesome at what you do. Makes me want to build a folding wall desk/table.

[@whazee]

Another wonderful Sunday hug from Laura. 🤗 These doors have such an open and warm aesthetic to them. I would love to have a home with an entire section of Shoji walls and door.

[@freddym99]

i love the shoji design. personally i use 3-5mm frosted glass instead of the paper. its much more durable you can not damage it by accident.

[@thatguyonabicycleofconsurv3908]

It don't matter what you do you're very good at whatever you do. Fun watching you do this stuff

[@NorthwestOpenSeason]

I really enjoy these videos. I don’t do much woodworking or shop work any more, but it would be amazing to sit in someone’s shop, with the talent like Laura has, and just job shadow them for a couple days. Listen to ideas come up, watch their craft, problem shoot and just admire the talent first hand. 👍

[@Dan_Kornfeld]

Either a Shoji screen door (4:43), or a aileron for an enormous model airplane! Beautiful work (as if you do any other kind ;)! Heck - If nothing else, I’d watch for the brilliant cinematography and editing! Please keep doing what you do.

[@marcinsykut497]

Another great Sunday because of your video . Nice trick with scalpel cutting paper. Thank you Laura !

[@draztiqmeshaz6226]

Nice one! Hanging it makes so much more sense than mucking up the floor with trip hazards as I was thinking before I watched this. Also, you're beautiful!

[@mogisanjaya2645]

Beautiful and simple build. with some trick that i've never seen before, or even thinking about those trick like when you're using various tools. Really glad to watch your video. Thank you ao much

[@clemmcguinness1087]

Amazing work. Love the chopstick/craft knife DIY purfler tool. Wow!

[@Erth]

You and your team are inspirational. Thanks for creating your videos!

[@ursmakerbearharttung3821]

Have seen these in a traditional House . They run in grooves. The top groove is deeper then the bottom one so you can lift the frames up and out. Simple but ingenious. Love the video.

[@ursmakerbearharttung3821]

Original Shoij papier ist aus Maulbeerbaum fasern gemacht und eignet sich vorzueglich um Drachen zu bauen. Wenn du noch welches uebrig hast empfehle ich dir sehr einen Eddy Drachen zu bauen.(Ein oder zwei Liner)Leichte Fruhlingswinde sind ideal....und Hunde lieben Drachen.Thanks for the recognition Heart.

[@rosemariafuentes8977]

I wanted to know how a shoji rice paper looks like since I had ordered it for a room divider, and saw your channel, love your amazing work!

[@davidnassur7202]

Says so much about creating and design without words !

[@13013Chris]

Good job 👍 Very nice 👌 From France/Marseille

[@edshelden7590]

Another great video of the use of your power tools and techniques to build things. Superb editing, great music. I do not know about shop work culture in Germany however in the United States none of this type of work you’re doing with power tools especially would be allowed with out the use of safety glasses. I protection safety is promoted very early in all of our schools. I am sure that you could get a safety eyeglass sponsor really easy and get some really cool looking safety glasses.

[@gnarlyandy1]

I really enjoyed the Precision of your camera work and handiwork 10/10.

[@TheGrantAlexander]

Awesome build, that offset cutting tool was ingenious! I will totally be stealing the idea for future projects.

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

+1 👍

[@martywilsonlife]

Me too! I was thinking, "Why hadn't I ever thought about it through the years?"

[@gbluetoo]

The Japanese have a Wari-Keshiki, i.e. a splitting gauge, adopted from the Chinese that is totally adjustable for thickness and depth of cut. It's not much more difficult to build than a conventional pin or knife marking gauge. I imagine a luthier uses a similar tool.

[@arielramirez3365]

Excelente trabajo! Te felicito, ver el trabajo que haces es un placer.

[@jamest.5001]

Cool! I been wanting to build some doors like this for years! Like bathroom and closet doors! Kool beans!

[@molegrip3860]

Another Sunday, another great video from Laura. Thank you so much :)

[@TrevorHigginsDustysqueak]

Gaffa tape for the win. Next up: offset chopstick plasma cutter. Great work as always Laura. The screen looks stunning.

[@ecrusch]

Very cool idea Laura! I also liked your off-set Scalpel idea too! And, as usual, the best music accompaniment on the net!

[@TheJbertolino]

I’m always impressed and admire your aesthetic. Thank you

[@coaltarp]

Be liking the ongoing creativity of your works. I get the jest you prolly live with alot of your projects, Kudos for the fine work and the Knowledge They Work!

[@dinniestones3058]

I only look at two notifications: A message from my wife and a new video from Laura.

[@heyimamaker]

So much light comes in with those doors. Very nice!

[@santanderarquitectos2994]

Excellent video and soundtrack, love it!

[@TheDonnaAnn]

Love! I especially like that it lets light through!

[@MikeTheMaker1]

Donna Neal that washed out light is always a great look.

[@MakeWithMiles]

That was an awesome project! I've already thought of some projects I could do with the Shoji paper.

[@laurakampf]

Nice!

[@rawframeshandcrafted]

Great work, Love the video and the music!

[@CraftsWithEllen]

It's great how the light shines through it, great idea to use a door like this! On a side note, that Bridgeport looks so pretty...

[@laurakampf]

Yeah, she is a beauty :)

[@joshhibbs_nola]

WHOA! That chopstick and scalpel trick is DOPE! Another great video Laura. I love the music in your videos too. 👍🏼

[@qalyoph5518]

Those clamps are really cool!! =)

[@ExplorerOffgrid]

awesome as always .. and I spy a metal chip maker.. very cool.

[@pileofstuff]

I spotted that too. I was trying to remember if I'd seen it in Laura's shop before.

[@fredjunk2005]

Looks nice Laura! I made two Shoji paper lamps a while ago, and the owner of the store where I bought the paper from ("Au papier Japonais" in Montréal, Canada) recommended I spray water evenly all over the paper, after glue has dried. It worked super well ! It tensions the paper, which become very tight against the wooden frame, no sag whatsoever. He told me hair dryer can be used to speed up the process or simple let it air dry . Both methods worked for me. Hope thiis helps!

[@luamass_1]

what was the fabric u used?

[@adrianomammarella4192]

Ciao complimenti come sempre ottimo progetto e stupenda esecuzione devo ammettere che i tuoi video sono i migliori tra tutti i makers che osservo grazie per questi contenuti👏

[@DrIngo1980]

Pretty awesome video. Love it. It’s nice to see how this was made with a lot of detail and care. I will now point out a weak point in this built, which by no way is meant to be attacking the creator here. I love this video. Don’t get me wrong. Thank you. One practical problem though, and you will only really realize this when living in Japan WITH KIDS! How do you replace the paper when it rips, breaks or was destroyed by kids? ... See the problem? The way the second layer of wood was screwed above/onto the window paper prevents easy replacement of it. That’s why all/most households in Japan do not do this!!! Instead they just glue on the paper on the initial wooden frame and leave it like that. Then, in case a child rips through the paper (for whatever reason) the paper can be easily replaced. Just tear it if, sand it over once and glue in a new paper. Soooo, from a practical point of view from someone who lives in Japan with kids and has rooms with this kind of window paper, it is not practical at all the way you made it - in every day usage with kids. But ignoring all of that: awesome built and I like it a lot. Great job!!! And please correct me if I missed something and my comment doesn’t make sense. I am eager to learn. Thank you. Edit: feel free to reply in German, as I am a German living in Japan - with Japanese wife and kids for the last decade. Vielen Dank.

[@jonwills4670]

Simple yet elegant. Love the chopstick trick! 👊🏻

[@AndyCPugh]

Now I'm wondering how strong Shoji paper is and where to get it from. Great light.

[@laurakampf]

It is surprising how strong it is. But if you poke it it will rip...I ordered it from diktum

[@AndyCPugh]

@@laurakampf Danke!

[@carl3729]

oder Feine Werkzeuge

[@MikeTheMaker1]

Now I’m looking for a place to buy it.

[@MikeTheMaker1]

Hassan Aitoufkir I believe so. My old gym used to have one and there was chalk all over the place but that thing wasn’t worse than anything else.

[@gouudmason3463]

Nice and creative, congrats !!!!!

[@GeneralLack]

Nice and easy. Can you make the door stop a little more to the left when it is closed so it is strait with the door opening?

[@tonalwake3860]

Chopstick + Scalpel... Brilliant idea!

[@gustavolandini4678]

Que placer es verte trabajar. Buen trabajo,

[@tardigradecharade3277]

This was very calming, thanks.

[@jerzeythor1694]

Cool idea. Just wondering if where you got the wheels? Plus what did you use to hang the door on? Originally, the wheels were viewable over the top of the door and when you were hanging it, you could not see the wheels over the top, did you lower them on the door?

[@JolienBrebels]

That's a really sweet door Laura! I realllyyyy like the idea of using the Shoji paper!

[@gsftom]

Super cool as always 😀

[@CCSandSonsWorkshop]

I love how you capture the little details in your filming style. Great project!

[@frozennorthwoods4401]

Great job! Stretchable faux vinyl stain glass or vinyl window tint is real durable for another option and comes in many patterns and tints! eBay and Amazon both carry the rolls! Looks like a sun catcher when done! This is neat though too;) Also rice paper gives a more decorative look!

[@ExclusiveTravelReviews]

Très beau travail. Toutes mes félicitations !

[@AndyBirkeyMaker]

I have been way over thinking shoji paper! Clean and beautiful work, Laura

[@laurakampf]

Thanks my friend!

[@wolverick]

Hallo Laura. Lovely project. Where did you get the shoji paper roll from? I cannot seem to find good ones nearby. Thank you.

[@JeffreyCWTay]

Always enjoy watching your videos. It's so simple but I never thought of using the cutter with a stick to get an easy cut. Thanks for the idea 😂

[@jmakes3745]

Another amazing project Laura, I love your willingness to explore new materials and think the Shoji paper works really well for this application!

[@sophiewroteacomment]

Exactly what I needed right now! Our new flat needs some sort of divider and I think we will go for a similar version. Thanks a lot!

[@Torsan1977]

So many cool tricks in this video! I didn't realize you made the trim pieces with continuous grain until the end :). Awesome photography and storytelling!

[@sherkanhai8591]

Hi awesum project! What door hinge is used?

[@humongousppenergy6693]

Would a super strong double sided adhesive tape be a good substitute?

[@kevinshumaker3753]

Awesome idea. Did you give up on the tiny house trailer?

[@clydemartinleon]

That’s a really nice job! What fantastic light it lets in and looks amazing too. Always loved the Japanese style!

[@tayred81]

Super nice. I had always what a door like that. Japanese style

[@devianpctek]

Looks awesome, what type of glue did you use for the shoji paper?

[@rogergflowers4082]

All around beautiful production

[@BearCreekWoodworking]

Very Cool Door Laura!

[@michelevitarelli]

Great project and video. Music is on point. Thanks for sharing.

[@lionintu]

is there an alternative to the paper like a thin translucent plastic of some sort?

[@johnhoffpauir4961]

Did you make the clamps? If so did you make a video and plans?

[@MikeTheMaker1]

John Hoffpauir I was wondering the same thing and I’m here for the answer.

[@FredMcIntyre]

Awesome work Laura! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

[@comicsshed5381]

Simple elegance, love these 👍🏻

[@u-niv-e-razum5602]

I need this for my apartment .. so nice and practical.. super

[@johndarwin7937]

Really fine and beautiful. Thank you Laura

[@EdwardIglesias]

Beautiful and elegant. Love the way it lets diffused light through. I would end up putting a foot through it the first day.

[@woodbeard9861]

how did u made the bottom of the door? or is it just free swinging? i think there must be something to keep the same distance from the wall like the top, right?

[@jimsvideos7201]

I admire the understated elegance.

[@sripavanv]

I watch many woodworking videos. Your videos are always top notch and mainly creative.

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

Ms Laura, I commend you on your shoji screen door. It looks very nice. We will keep our fingers crossed that Smudo does not damage such a pretty door. I have never seen a shoji door hung as you have done but I like your modern take on it!

[@gregorythomas333]

That is a very nice slider! And the chopstick off-set was great :)

[@reforzar]

Brilliant work my friend. Keep it up!

[@possibility.of.miracles]

When Japanese people glue the Shoji paper, they often use rice based glue. However, your job was so amazing 🤩

[@divyajnana]

Beautiful! Zen out, Light in.

[@dirdick43]

Beautifully done!

[@wal33dmas81]

That looks so good

[@nycmom3122]

WOW!!!! Where do you purchase the shoji screen paper??????

[@natedanger7841]

Wow this was amazing. Definitely inspired me to start crafting.

[@o2bsam]

That through dado makes me feel so good!

[@SNMCustomWork]

Simply and clean door, is beautiful, good job.

[@jamest.5001]

I think I need something more substantial, maybe painted plexiglass, or florescent light diffuser for pannels, I like the look I just need more strength !! Awesome work!!

[@GibClark]

Like how it illuminates 😊👍👍👍👍

[@davidosullivan3432]

Nice and the music is cool 😎