In this blog post I talk about my ever growing love of Japanese paper (washi) and show you around my humble beginnings and growing paper collection.

There is more than meets the eye initially when selecting a Japanese paper (washi) for use on a lantern or lamp. I share some of my findings along with some things you need to consider when choosing a suitable paper.

In this blog post I show you how to create different looks for the front face grid without affecting the positioning of the interlocking points. I also share how you can further personalize this lamp with a hand written message along with some background to the circle and name.

Whether you are wishing to use artwork from one of the amazing artists I collaborate with, or provide your own, this blog post will help you make a sound start - I cover topics related to layout approaches and artwork best practices.

In this blog post I talk about some of the dedicated spaces I have to accomplish certain tasks and show you some lamp parts being assembled.

In this blog post I talk about my “Supervac” and share some of the steps involved as I construct a frame