Kumiko woodworking is one of the traditional arts of Japan. This technique does not use any metal joints such as nails and even glue is rarely used. Kumiko art has been influenced by the culture of different countries and it is not surprising that each country has changed its patterns according to its interests. Therefore, it can be said that Kumiko woodworking patterns are very extensive and can not be counted nor being listed. However,…
Wood stippling in woodworking projects can be a cool idea for the diversity, uniqueness, and beauty of the work. In this article, we will show some wood stippling techniques (which are a subset of wood texturing techniques) that can be very interesting for you. These techniques usually do not require special tools. The tools needed for this can probably be found in any workshop.What is Stippling Wood?The technique that creates artificial texture on a wood…
In this article, we are going to explain how to burn green wood. Many times we can not wait for the freshly cut wood to dry completely and we have to burn it before it dries. If you’ve gone on a picnic and camped in a wet forest, you know exactly what I mean. You will probably not find any dry wood and you will have to burn the freshly cut branches. But what to…
Color is one of the characteristics of different types of wood. Did you know that some woods are naturally orange? Some types of wood have a beautiful natural color and do not need to be painted. The use of these woods has increased today because people are aware of the disadvantages of chemical dyes. In this article, we will introduce natural orange-colored wood types.What Color is Orange?!Orange is a secondary color, it is created by…
If you’ve watched Japanese movies and animations, you have probably seen kumiko woodworking already!Kumiko woodworking has an important place in traditional Japanese architecture. But what is kumiko woodworking? In this article, we are going to introduce this ancient Japanese art that is welcomed all over the world today and has many uses. Stay with us.What is Kumiko Woodworking?”Kumiko” is a traditional woodworking technique that creates fine geometric patterns by combining thin pieces of wood without…