mousey Posted May 8, 2016 Report Share Posted May 8, 2016 Does anyone here have any knowledge of how these traditional boxes are constructed? Google offered hints but nothing concrete. I assume they are created without nails, and that the sides 'snap' together. I also know that in traditional Japanese construction of saya (saber scabbard) one uses a glue made from rice paste to bond together the wood down the middle, and I'm wondering if that's also used as an adhesive here? Not saying I would never work with commercial glues or nails to construct a box, btw, but I'm curious what methods contemporary Japanese potters have adopted/maintained? Example: I see that there was once an article hosted here about these exact boxes but its since been moved or deleted... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mousey Posted May 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2016 Fantastic, ty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biglou13 Posted May 9, 2016 Report Share Posted May 9, 2016 lucien koonce (google him) he makes his own tomobako for his pottery. i bought a inexpensive table saw thinking...... but after using a $6000 table saw i realized what i bought is for building houses not boxes...... next in the 5 or so years ive been in pottery, i have less than a dozen pieces that deserve boxes........ i've even seen tomabako crafted from cardboard (if you will) i do know that paulowina is often the traditional choice of wood. i've only handled one japanese made tomabako... and have much respect for the craft person/artist that makes them..... along with all its appropriate accessories I expect Baymore San to fill us in shortly. i've also seen dick lehman, have some amazing tomabako which i think some are made stateside And i aware of a few potters that import paulowina tomabako from japan i'm very interested to see further info in this thread.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mousey Posted May 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2016 I'm even more excited to learn about tomabako now. I like the idea of presenting friends and family with pieces as gifts, and the idea of doing so in a hand made box just feels very, very right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marko Posted May 9, 2016 Report Share Posted May 9, 2016 Very cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JBaymore Posted May 9, 2016 Report Share Posted May 9, 2016 Busy right now...... end of semester at the college ................more later. I import some from Japan. I also have a local woodworker make some (American local woods). In Japan they can be anywhere from very inexpensive to quite expensive... depending on the quality. Here in the US... they are kinda' expensive. Just like good pots....... good boxes require a good craftsman. best, ....................john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
What? Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 The ones I have are very light. No nails. The works I own are from around Imari Japan. I think any type of wood would work. It may be cheaper and easier to purchase boxes than making your own. If you like building boxes great go for it. I would love to see what you come up with and the process and supplies used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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