Thanks very much, Mark.
I purchased a lamp similar to the second link a number of years ago from a local woodworker. It didn't use thin Kozo though but rather a much heavier textured but translucent paper that included small leaves in the paper. It produces a wonderful light and is unique looking.
My problem is that a person visiting my home put their thumb and forefinger through the paper in a clumsy attempt to pick it up. I'm still trying to figure out how to perhaps disassemble it to repair or replace the paper. I don't want to destroy the craftsmanship that exists so I'm just leaving it alone for now.
Hi Ron -
It is not uncommon in Japan, as a matter of fact, it is a rule to repair shoji by adhering a small neat patch (sensu or other shape) over a hole. If it is a tear, just find a piece of rice paper (shojigami-means shoji rice paper) and use a little Elmers glue and put the tear together with the patch from the inside (they use mostly corn starch glue or rice paste called
Nori in Japan). You can sandwich layers, meaning patch on inside and outside. Patches, artfully done are a sign of time passage and represent frugality.
Some highly prized shoji doors have numerous careful patches - in some cases they are highly sought after. Some patches even have chop marks on them, signifying the repair and the person performing the service.
I like the lamp that is in Alain's video, mainly because it is so straight forward and simple and can be changed out easily.
BTW, you don't necessarily need to use double sided tape although it is a convenience. Elmer's white glue is relatively archival and easy to work with. Spread it with finger tips and let it get a little tacky, then put the Kozo on in the same manner lightly wetted.You can speed up the drying with a hair dryer or a 50 watt light bulb.
I like the LED's in Alain's model as well - great idea.
Mark
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