Kumiko Learn Traditional Japanese Wood Craft

A woodworking course by Norman Pirollo
What you'll learn
Learn the traditional Japanese craft of Kumiko. The asa-no-ha motif is featured.
Detailed steps to create the pattern are demonstrated and described.
The Kumiko panels are created using several hand tools and some machinery in initial wood preparation.
Follow me as I demonstrate the steps in creating a striking Kumiko panel you can incorporate in a piece of furniture, wall panel, or Shoji screen.
You will be familiar with Kumiko after this course and can expand into other Kumiko patterns.
Requirements
Woodworking skills (cutting and trimming wood) necessary. One large (wide) chisel and backsaw necessary
You can have the Guide Block blanks prepared for you and assemble them. Pre-cut and dimensioned Kumiko strips are also available at large woodworking retailers.
Description
Learn the traditional Japanese woodworking craft of Kumiko. The asa-no-ha motif is featured. Detailed steps to create the pattern are demonstrated and described. Guide Block plan included with course. Elevate your woodworking aesthetic by incorporating Kumiko into furniture or wall art. The Kumiko panels are created using several hand tools and some machinery in initial wood preparation. Follow me as I demonstrate the steps in creating a striking Kumiko panel you can incorporate in a piece of furniture, wall panel, or Shoji screen.  Kumiko is a centuries old woodworking tradition. with a relatively small investment of basswood, a chisel, small saw and guide blocks, you can begin to create Kumiko panels. The panels can be hung from a wall as decorative pieces or incorporated into a furniture design. Kumiko decorative panels are the ideal conversation piece and will demonstrate your newly developed woodworking skills. Creating Kumiko is a relaxing process that will expand your creativity and provide quick, tangible results at the end of a few hours.The topics covered in this 10-part Kumiko course:1. Introduction and history of Kumiko2. Components of a Kumiko panel3. Wood preparation of Kumiko components4. Detailed video of Kumiko creation process5. Detailed steps to create guide blocks6. Techniques to simplify Kumiko making7. Incorporating a Kumiko panel in furniture8. Thicknessing sled9. Bench hook project
Who this course is for
If you are interested in expanding your woodworking skills and learning the traditional Japanese craft of Kumiko, this course is for you. Creating unique Kumiko patterns, this course will introduce you to the basics. You can then move on to other patterns or simply continue to create the Asa-no-ha patter (snowflake) pattern.
Learn how to incorporate Kumiko into your woodworking furniture projects or simply create decorative panels to hang on a wall.
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