Japanese Crafts

The Art of Japanese Marquetry

The Art of Japanese Marquetry

Taking a look at the amazing marquetry known as Yosegi-zaiku from the mountain region of Hakone, Japan.

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Reinventing Disposable Tableware

Reinventing Disposable Tableware

The fate of single use table ware, paper plates and cups, is predictable. They go in the garbage, sometimes if we’re lucky, they’re recycled or composted. But what if we replaced the paper made from wood pulp with rapidly grown bamboo and reed, along with bagasse—waste left over after extracting juice from sugar cane, and normally burnt—you’d get something that looks a little different. Especially if you give the whole idea some thought.

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How-To: Origami Cat Bookmark

I saw this awesome origami cat bookmark on How About Orange, then followed the link in Jessica’s post to Jo Nakashima’s Origami Neko Bookmark video tutorial. Curious and in need of a bookmark, I actually watched the video and tried one myself. I’m a complete origami novice, but the steps in the video were really […]

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Crafters at New York Comic Con 2011

David Shuff reports in on the 2011 New York Comic Con: While super-heroes, video games, toys, and all things anime abounded on the show floor, a few stalwart crafters were sprinkled in the mix, proudly displaying their handmade creations.

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Brainwave-Controlled Fuzzy Cat Ears

The motorized ears on this adorable headband by Neurowear move in relation to your brainwaves.

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