Thursday, February 15, 2018

Moore

Cherry Shoji Screens with Kinwashi paper, Cherry panels and our pattern #20




Note the panel grain is perfectly centered. Note the ebony pull falls center between the horizontal kumiko. The one that is not there!  Let the eye traverse left to the last square and it becomes apparent.


Gorgeous silky cherry panel.

This is a hidden tapered half lap joint, for maximum strength ,  leaving the outside of the joint to show unbroken smooth grain.



Trade secret- how we clamp- a few left over wood slats  and some softwood wedges. Sometimes ancient simplicity is best. Strong, light, and makes good kindling when job is done!