![]() ![]() Yes, it is also possible to extend sections, as long as they do not intersect with anything or become too unsupported potentially cutting into the paper screen. Changes like this can be accomodated if you have chosen to purchase this lamp, so you have some options to entertain beyond what may initially have seemed limited. The first grid on the right is our base, the others are variations…Įven though these look different, the places where each part interlocks is unchanged, with repects to the “anchor” point, which is the outer frame - this is the key. Let’s start with the classic more simple grid and what’s possible by simply “trimming” an existing part. BTW, if you would like a different circle colour, know it is possible.Īlright, onward with how to be creative within the constraints of what is currently available grid pattern wise. The paint helps block as much light as possible while using a thin paper - this is necessary so that the circle blends in as close as possible with the wood grid in the foreground, once illuminated. The circle is silk screened onto the Japanese washi paper with an acrylic paint (water based). While simple to look at, it took much experimenting to come up with a way that I feel is able to capture the essence of what I wanted to share with viewer. The circle becomes a window into something beautiful… looking within. My very first lantern, a keepsake of mine (shown below), echos this underlying theme too. The round Japanese shoji windows, when used in a very natural setting, such as a window into nature, just bring something so magical and peaceful to any scene or setting, a calmness, a serenity. It won’t be long before you begin to realize the source of my inspirations and how this helped guide me along the path of coming up with a meaningful name for this lantern/lamp collection. Try searching for “round Japanese shoji windows” next. I’ve found dozens of amazing pictures going back hundreds of years that I wish I could share here, instead, if you’d like to take a look, I’ll set you off on a good starting point with this Pinterest link So inspiring! The more classic grid actually lends itself better to being changed up, likely because it is centered and symmetrical.įirst though, I’d like to share a little background on the design that called the most to me - the circle version and how it came to be.įrom sometime now, I have been very drawn to round windows in general. ![]() There is a more classic grid, for those who prefer something along those lines, seen below on the right, and then something less conventional that called to me - this is the version with the circle, seen on the immediate right. This way I can accommodate them easily enough. More will come, but in the meantime I’d like to show you how to create different looks without affecting the positioning of the interlocking points. At this time of writing this blog post, there are two styles of grid patterns for this collection. ![]()
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