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Hillbilly Tsuitate Screen-Part 6-Complete

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Greg Merritt

Winter showed up over the last couple of days and the temperatures plummeted into the teens.  Even so, I couldn’t resist getting out into the shop and assembling my screen. Assembly was quite easy and quick.  I first installed the … Continue reading →

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Hillbilly Tsuitate Screen-Part 4

Posted on January 3, 2016 by Greg Merritt

At some point since my “Part 3” post I managed to sneak enough shop time in to shape the feet for this screen.  My original plan was to create a cloud type detail on the feet, as indicated on my … Continue reading →

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Hillbilly Tsuitate Screen-Part 1

Posted on December 20, 2015 by Greg Merritt

The tsuitate is a Japanese freestanding low screen.  Typically consisting of a single wood or paper panel and often very ornate.  Many examples are decorated with paintings.  Others have panels that are constructed from a particularly beautiful piece of timber. … Continue reading →

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