Small Works & Creations

山路文、三筋立の木彫り完成

In this session, we’ll be carving patterns made purely of straight lines, using just a sharp chisel (Kiwa-tou). These ...

Small Works & Creations

分銅繋ぎ、立涌の木彫り完成

This time, we’re working on patterns made entirely of curved lines, carved using just one tool: a sharp chisel ...

Small Works & Creations

流水文の木彫サンプル

“Ryusui” (流水文) is a classic Japanese motif that represents the graceful, winding flow of water.

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三枡繋ぎと三枡散らしの木彫サンプルv2

In this lesson, we’ll explore two patterns based on the traditional Japanese “Masu” (枡) — a square wooden measuring c ...

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檜垣と組亀甲の木彫り

In this lesson, we’ll go over how to carve two interwoven patterns:

Higaki (Cypress Fence)


Kumikikkō ...

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青海波と七宝つなぎの木彫り

In this tutorial, we’ll explore how to carve two elegant and flowing patterns:

Seigaiha (Blue Ocean Waves)

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麻の葉と紗綾形の木彫り

In this tutorial, we’ll learn how to carve two classic geometric patterns:

Asanoha (Hemp Leaf)


Sayaga ...

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雷紋2種盛

Raimon is a traditional and iconic pattern originating from ancient China.
Personally, it always reminds me of th ...

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格子、鱗、その他

If you’re aiming to develop detailed wood carving skills, practicing by carving patterns is an excellent way to start ...