A just finished boro style cushion...
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And it is very beautiful.
Thought about this thread, while brewing tea.
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Kotei sat/lah today.義道 冴庭 / Gidō Kotei.Comment
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Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkPeaceful, Tai Shi. Ubasoku; calm, supportive,
for positive poetry 優婆塞 台 婆Comment
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EXPRESSING CREATIVITY: clay, fiber, metal, ink, etc.
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Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkLast edited by Tai Shi; 10-05-2020, 09:26 AM. Reason: Above photos Silent walk alone through our neighborhood Hartford, South Dakota USAPeaceful, Tai Shi. Ubasoku; calm, supportive, for positive poetry 優婆塞 台 婆Comment
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Kokuu, beadwork and fabric simply exquisite and glorious fine detail! Such stitches must consume hours of artisans work. Your hands and eyes capture ornate beauty!
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What a wonderfully diverse and inspiring thread.
Thank you for sharing,
Nanin's wrist Mala, Kotei's boat project, Koku's Sashiko and Boro style sewing, Onka's friend's printed patches, Anne's collection of bowls and father's wonderful collection of ancient tools,
Meitou's sharing of Shodo book (looking forward to seeing your calligraphy work) and Tai Shi's photography.
I hope I have mentioned everybody.
I'm lagging behind because I still haven't mastered the sending of images - any help with this would be much appreciated. Ideally I'd like to be able to download straight from my Samsung mobile.
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JinyoLast edited by Jinyo; 10-06-2020, 10:03 AM.Comment
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Autumn is keeping me busy in the garden,
but the canoe is getting some attention again, too.
The outside is sanded and ready for varnishing.
I took it from it's form and turned it around for the first time.
Working on the inside now. Still no small decks and gunwales (the inner and outer rim).
The carrying yoke and seats (frames done) will later hang some cm from the gunwales.
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Kotei sat/lah today.Last edited by Kotei; 10-20-2020, 02:53 PM.義道 冴庭 / Gidō Kotei.Comment
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Kotei,
That is truly a work of art. I'm so impressed.
Just curious, how thick are the sides? The photos make them appear thin and light (in a good way). Again, very impressive!
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Rob
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Thank you
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the sides should be around 1cm thick, maybe some mm more. When finished, it'll be a laminate of the cedar wood in the center and glass-fiber/resin on the in- and outside.
The planned weight (depends on resin and varnish amount) is around 23 kg (50 lbs.).
With the yoke in its center of gravity, it should be an acceptable weight on the shoulders.
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Kotei sat/lah today.
Last edited by Kotei; 10-20-2020, 05:14 PM.義道 冴庭 / Gidō Kotei.Comment
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Wow. That's amazing. I hope the laminate doesn't completely hide the lovely aromatics of the cedar. That is by far my favorite kind of tree/wood.
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Rob
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Sadly, the Western red cedar will be completely sealed. The softwood just can't take the water and mechanical stress.
I think I'll even completely seal the Ash (the white-ish wood), I am using for gunwales/seats/yoke etc. and also the few, small pieces of pre-used Mahogany for the decks, although oiling would be acceptable there.
The paddles of local Cherry or/and Ash will just be oiled with Linseed oil, because I expect a better haptic experience with holding it in the hands the whole time. The wood for them is already sawn, but still has to dry for some months before crafting.
The wonderful scent of the cedar seems to be just for the builder
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Kotei sat/lah today.Last edited by Kotei; 10-20-2020, 06:02 PM.義道 冴庭 / Gidō Kotei.Comment
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'Haptic' was a new word to me Kotei, I love the connection that you've made here regarding the paddles and your hands. Another day of learning!Sadly, the Western red cedar will be completely sealed. The softwood just can't take the water and mechanical stress.
I think I'll even completely seal the Ash (the white-ish wood), I am using for gunwales/seats/yoke etc. and also the few, small pieces of pre-used Mahogany for the decks, although oiling would be acceptable there.
The paddles of local Cherry or/and Ash will just be oiled with Linseed oil, because I expect a better haptic experience with holding it in the hands the whole time. The wood for them is already sawn, but still has to dry for some months before crafting.
The wonderful scent of the cedar seems to be just for the builder
Gassho,
Kotei sat/lah today.
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Is cooking considered hand craft?
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