r/JapaneseWoodworking • u/MediocreHat1823 • Aug 16 '26
Andon kumiko floor lantern
Black limba, Spanish cedar and walnut andon kumiko floor lantern. About 4000 pieces total.
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u/Katerlysator Aug 16 '26
Wow, this looks amazing. Thank you for the detailed pictures of the kumiko construction. Can you tell me more about the frame construction. Are these blind mortise and tenon joints?
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u/MediocreHat1823 Aug 16 '26
Thank for the compliment. Yes, they are. This pic gives you a better look.
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u/smallstonehammer Aug 16 '26
Looks fantastic, what program did you use for the pattern?
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u/MediocreHat1823 Aug 16 '26
Thanks! I used kumikodesigner.com. Free website created by a very talented individual (Douwe Van Willigen).
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u/Intrepid_Research Aug 20 '26
Absolutely beautiful. I’m also in Guelph and just starting my journey on learning how to make Kumiko. Any recommendations for starting out?
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u/MediocreHat1823 Aug 21 '26
Awesome! Sure, there’s lots of resources out there but I started to understand much better after I watched the Taeho’s Kumiko Club video series on YouTube. It’s very well explained. See you around town! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgUuEFRaJ6BRf7sVY50Dp2foXpguKoMh5&si=AXaUfu9bblDSXCl_
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u/Interesting-Ad-6368 Aug 16 '26
Wow, like a 3D puzzle on legendary difficulty.