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garywornell

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I know several readers at LL are interested in the Epson Japanese Kozo Paper Thin - a frustration that has been going on a couple of years now.
I found a link that might interest you that promises free shipping worldwide.
http://tinyurl.com/zd263ru

I hope this works for you.
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Gary Wornell
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This paper is really nice.  It works great and I have done some interesting images with it.  The backing peels off easily leaving a beautiful paper that backlights wonderfully.  I even have taken the paper and crinkled it all up and then mounted it on board.  Also I have mounted it on small stretcher frames that can hang in windows or stand alone.  It's nice to see this paper may be available for those that want to try it.  Also, don't necessarily print to this paper like other papers.  Sometimes you get marvelous effects by printing lighter or even darker.  Play around with the paper by making a series of prints at different densities and get an idea of what the look is and then match it up with how you will use.  I'm sure Gary has good links he can share.

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This paper is really nice.  It works great and I have done some interesting images with it.  The backing peels off easily leaving a beautiful paper that backlights wonderfully.  I even have taken the paper and crinkled it all up and then mounted it on board.  Also I have mounted it on small stretcher frames that can hang in windows or stand alone.  It's nice to see this paper may be available for those that want to try it.  Also, don't necessarily print to this paper like other papers.  Sometimes you get marvelous effects by printing lighter or even darker.  Play around with the paper by making a series of prints at different densities and get an idea of what the look is and then match it up with how you will use.  I'm sure Gary has good links he can share.

I'm very happy to help anyone with EJKPT - you can check out the info at www.garywornell.com/videos - not only my own but a wonderful video by Edo Bertona using Kozo in a very unique and wonderful way. Enjoy!
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 Ahh boy, I wish I hadn't seen this!! Now I'm going to have to get a 17" printer, unless of course Epson is kind enough to make this paper available in sheets  :)

 I'm feeling like Pacino in GF 3, "Just when I think I'm out, they pull me back in!!" :)


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Kevin - you will love this - and cutting into sheets is always the most economic way with this media. Don't buy your 17" - buy a roll and follow my video for cutting sheet. Unlike other media which 'remembers' the curl on the roll - Kozo, once printed and is dry the support sheet is peeled away and the paper lies perfectly flat.
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Your videos are great, Gary. I have to try this paper!

Sharon
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Thank you Sharon, let me know how you get on!
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Gary
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Hi Gary,

Thank you so much for posting these links. You have really designed a great media.

Do you know where I can buy some of these lamp frames? Is there a good source online that offers various shapes and proportions?

John
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Hello John,
Actually I had these made by my frame maker. Its a piece of cake for them and the led lights were rebated into the top profile hidden from view.
Here in Finland we have lots of great cabinet makers so its easy to find someone willing to make them.
Good luck
Gary

Hi Gary,

Thank you so much for posting these links. You have really designed a great media.

Do you know where I can buy some of these lamp frames? Is there a good source online that offers various shapes and proportions?

John
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John, I just found this great video of the lamps! Enjoy.
https://youtu.be/SHZn2OqvFUQ

Best
Gary
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Very cool. I see that what was used here is double sided tape. I will try this and I also will try using ultra permanent PVA bookbinding glue.
The glue would be quite a bit tricker to use, but should hold the paper forever.

I'll have my framer make some prototypes.

John



John, I just found this great video of the lamps! Enjoy.
https://youtu.be/SHZn2OqvFUQ

Best
Gary
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Hello John,
Actually I had these made by my frame maker. Its a piece of cake for them and the led lights were rebated into the top profile hidden from view.
Here in Finland we have lots of great cabinet makers so its easy to find someone willing to make them.
Good luck
Gary
Hi Gary

Do you know the type of wood used and the size of the wood (strength) that's needed.  I would try to make a few of the frames myself, short side either about 17" or 24" maximum.
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Hi Gary

Do you know the type of wood used and the size of the wood (strength) that's needed.  I would try to make a few of the frames myself, short side either about 17" or 24" maximum.

My carpenter uses ash I think. I started with unpainted frames and the ash has a nice look where exposed.
Any stable wood will do - its not about strength at this scale.
Gary
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A great wood to use would be cypress.  It is a tight-grained, strong, very light weight wood used traditionally for all kinds of building and furniture, shoji screens/doors, etc.

In Japan there is a species called hinoki (chamaecyparis obtusa) that is used for building temples all the way to simple rice bowls.

Having excellent characteristics for construction, it's ideal as well because it is used almost exclusively with rice paper for interior doors and windows as well as lamps and screens.

FWIW / YMMV

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A great wood to use would be cypress.  It is a tight-grained, strong, very light weight wood used traditionally for all kinds of building and furniture, shoji screens/doors, etc.

In Japan there is a species called hinoki (chamaecyparis obtusa) that is used for building temples all the way to simple rice bowls.

Having excellent characteristics for construction, it's ideal as well because it is used almost exclusively with rice paper for interior doors and windows as well as lamps and screens.

FWIW / YMMV

Mark
Excellent choice. I know little about woods so I take advice from the experts!
best
Gary
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Thanks

Not a wood specialist myself.
I'm I right that you use a cross-section of about 18 by 18 mm (a little more than 5/8")?

Alain
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Thanks

Not a wood specialist myself.
I'm I right that you use a cross-section of about 18 by 18 mm (a little more than 5/8")?

Alain
Exactly right.
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If anyone should know about wood it would be Mark. If you guys haven't seen his sculpture, look at it online.

Cypress is a very interesting choice and one I wouldn't have thought about!

Having come from Louisiana I've seen numerous 18th and 19th century houses and amazing furniture made of cypress and it doesn't deteriorate. Cypress is unaffected by moisture, insects, heat, etc, and has a totally beautiful grain and color.

Ash is also a very tough wood for a lighter color. It is used a lot for guitar making when a very stable but thinly cut shape is needed. I would assume that maple is also a viable option, so many high-end musical instruments are made from it and it holds a shape over a long period of time when glued or laminated.

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A great wood to use would be cypress.  It is a tight-grained, strong, very light weight wood used traditionally for all kinds of building and furniture, shoji screens/doors, etc.

In Japan there is a species called hinoki (chamaecyparis obtusa) that is used for building temples all the way to simple rice bowls.

Having excellent characteristics for construction, it's ideal as well because it is used almost exclusively with rice paper for interior doors and windows as well as lamps and screens.

FWIW / YMMV

Mark
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Thanks for the kind words John -

Actually, what seems to work best in my experience is a light weight wood, strong and porous to be able to accept glue and sizing.

Redwood is a surprisingly strong, light wood and would also work well.

Maple and ash and beech are harder woods, much more dense and they can warp easily in smaller strips accept when glued.

Redwood, cypress, or inland red cedar make excellent material for this kind of work.

But sometimes these woods are not readily available, so a viable alternative is poplar.  Plus you can usually get it at Lowes or Home Depot.  I would shy away from oak or walnut or cherry.

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Thanks for the kind words John -

Actually, what seems to work best in my experience is a light weight wood, strong and porous to be able to accept glue and sizing.

Redwood is a surprisingly strong, light wood and would also work well.

Maple and ash and beech are harder woods, much more dense and they can warp easily in smaller strips accept when glued.

Redwood, cypress, or inland red cedar make excellent material for this kind of work.

But sometimes these woods are not readily available, so a viable alternative is poplar.  Plus you can usually get it at Lowes or Home Depot.  I would shy away from oak or walnut or cherry.

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Thanks a lot Mark.

Availability is indeed a "problem" for small amounts.
A friend also recommended "yellow pine", but I have almost zero detailed knowledge about wood names and exact types.

Alain

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