If you're here it's because you want to know 33 different ways to craft with Dollar Tree's Jenga Blocks (Tumbling Tower blocks), and I can't wait to show you these
Kodaiwan is a wooden bowl with modern matte finishing that highlights the beautiful pattern of the wood grains. This bowl with a high base can be used for various facets - from breakfast and snacks to soup and salad. Hand-carved using a lathe, it is made of one block of wood and finished with urushi lacquer. Available in 2 sizes and three colors: brown, red, and black. About the craftsman The Kodaiwan is made by Kazuya Fujimoto, the former apprentice of Hiromichi Nakade, the maker of the Oryoki bowls. After working for Japan’s Self-Defense Force, he decided to pursue a career in woodcraft - something in which he had always had an interest. Continuing the tradition of this craft, he is due to move into his own space and work entirely independently starting April 2023. Dimensions M Ø11.5 x H8 cm (including base) L Ø13 x H9.7 cm (including base)
2019 Topic 9: Arty Wood Blocks Hello everyone, Keren here! It's new topic time and we're carving out a little bit of time to consider all things arty and wooden. Well, not all things, but certainly of the block kind. When you think about it, a block is simply just a super tactile substrate and as you'll see, it's a base, it's a building block or something to add colour and dimension to. Drill it, connect it, cut out of it; the possibilities are endless. Starting, (as we like to do) with a PaperArtsy example, I picked this beauty from Liesbeth Fidder that she shared on the PaperArtsy blog 4 years ago. She described it as a chunky ATC and made the most of the multiple faces to cram colour and character into the piece. Being a simple girl at heart, I adore pared back treatments of items. The suspended flora and fauna on wires and the swipe of paint really gives the cube character. Helen Sinden Many of the block projects you can find are artsy and there are some that just sing with beauty. This utterly gorgeous sample combines book pages, brush strokes and you can glimpse the wooden texture through the black paint. Sheila Rumney A simple block of wood can be transformed into something magnificent. Artist Kirsty Elson has created such characterful cottages and stunning scenes. Don't you love the raw wood roofs; rough and almost weather worn? Kirsty Elson I've included the next example as a springboard for your ideas. These would look amazing with painted and stamped surfaces. Juggling Act Mama Perhaps you fancy a little assemblage and the chance to constantly change your piece. This is a fab idea using lots of smaller blocks. Rebeca Trevino Blocks don't need to be square or oblong right?! This almost looks like a galaxy. Sharp angles and bold painting create an almost explosive looking piece. Victoria Wagner This bevy of beauties would stand proudly on anyone's mantelpiece. The wire wrapped and beaded poles emanating from the block bases are a gorgeous detail. Lani Kent I thought this next example was an interesting idea of how to use arty blocks. They'd make great glass identifiers for your next party! Love the miniature size of them too. Brittni Mehlhoff Decorating wood can use up lots of little ephemera you might have lying around. Notice the way elements are stacked here, and it gives some great ideas of things you can add. Mark Montano Transforming a bare block into a piece of art to display somewhere is a satisfying process. The handle is a gorgeous final flourish onto this multi layered seasonal delight. Lisa Hoel Adding handles and feet seems to be a popular theme. These projects show how decorating each face adds to the effect and brings a wholeness to each piece. Lisa Kaus One of the other trends I noticed whilst hunting down block samples, was Encaustic Art. Encaustic Art for me conjured up memories of odd looking arty pieces using wax and an iron, so seeing these beautiful and subtle pieces was a real eye opener. Lots of natural colour schemes being used seems to be more at one with the wood blocks that they rest on, and I recommend you search for more examples of the technique. This particular image also has a Sara Naumann vibe. I could see some of these stamps being perfect. Susan Najarian Why have one block, when you could use three?!! Stacking a selection of differently decorated blocks gives real height (obviously!) but opens up new possibilities. Shelly Hickox We couldn't finish without looking at ways to connect the blocks with things hanging from them. Again, you'll find some awesome examples: Scrappylicious Do remember that not all 'blocks' need to be angular. These wooden 'block' sewing reels make a quirky collection, and will have us all rifling through our sewing stash! The Lambs Ear Before we wrap the topic up, I hope you'll indulge me with one last picture. It's actually a photo of one of my possessions, and I have always kept it as a reminder of where I started creatively. Some of you will no doubt remember these, and do let me know if you have any still, but this is (in my view) an example of an arty wooden block...that has the potential to create much much more art! Do search for Artist Trading Blocks too, as this search term will bring up even more examples. Check out the PaperArtsy Arty Wooden Blocks pinterest board for more inspiration. You're going to love the projects we have coming up for this topic. We are not doing the linked challenge for 2019, so if you want to create along with us and this topic, please share on our social feeds so we can see what you get up to. The best places are Instagram @paperartsy or post in PaperArtsy People Group on Facebook. Make sure you tag us in your contributions, we love to see what you get up to in your creative world!
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Kodaiwan is a wooden bowl with modern matte finishing that highlights the beautiful pattern of the wood grains. This bowl with a high base can be used for various facets - from breakfast and snacks to soup and salad. Hand-carved using a lathe, it is made of one block of wood and finished with urushi lacquer. Available in 2 sizes and three colors: brown, red, and black. About the craftsman The Kodaiwan is made by Kazuya Fujimoto, the former apprentice of Hiromichi Nakade, the maker of the Oryoki bowls. After working for Japan’s Self-Defense Force, he decided to pursue a career in woodcraft - something in which he had always had an interest. Continuing the tradition of this craft, he is due to move into his own space and work entirely independently starting April 2023. Dimensions M Ø11.5 x H8 cm (including base) L Ø13 x H9.7 cm (including base)
Indian wood block printing, a heritage craft, brings our hand block printed fabrics to life. Learn about block print designs & block prints:
Make these DIY statement tassels with wood blocks and strips of leather for a unique fashion accessory. Use the finished tassels on bags, backpacks, etc.
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Indian wood block printing, a heritage craft, brings our hand block printed fabrics to life. Learn about block print designs & block prints:
Is art only for visual appreciation? On the other hand, can it have a more practical use? Actually, art can be both visually attractive and also have a practical use. Proof of that is in art works created using wood. Often you will see some beautiful pieces of work done using wood around homes that not only look good but are also very useful. Like beautiful wall art ideas for your inspiration.
This is the table that started it all. I was lucky enough to score this bad boy at an antique store years back. I had seen similar chairs at the Ashland Springs Hotel and had never seen anything with the...
This is a block being carved from a piece of cherry wood this winter of 2012.
Xylophones can produce a range of sounds, and that’s partly due to the type of mallets used to play the instrument. Heavy mallets deliver loud sounds, and very light ones can create hollow metallic sounds. Mallets are composed of a ball on the hitting end, connected to a long, thin stick.
These beautiful Mountain Bluebird figurines are hand-carved and painted with incredible detail. They make perfect ornaments, decorations, or gifts for bird enthusiasts and nature lovers of all ages. SPECIFICATION: Material: Wood Dimension : Bird ：Height: 5cm=(2.0 in); Width: 4cm=(1.6 in); Length: 8cm=(3.1 in); Wood Blocks: 4x4x4cm (1.6 x 1.6x 1.6 in)
Thinking seriously of future plans involving... the Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing in Jaipur. Anokhi, a pioneer of hand block printing for the export market, is known for its success in preserving and revitalizing traditional Indian textile skills, and for its involvement with educational and social projects in Rajasthan, India. Each pattern starts with carving one to thirty print blocks out of teak and then applying the pattern with vegetable dye on the highest quality material, usually a sublime gauzy cotton. I have one stunning vintage Anokhi piece in my closet (I'm guessing mid 70's era, found at the Salvation Army in Philadelphia). Even though the skirt is almost entirely covered with color, you can see bits of the pure cotton in between. The construction is also meticulously done with side pockets, side buttons, French seams, and a delicate trim below the skirt yoke.
We've been always admiring the rustic look of Waldorf building blocks, and here is my DIY tutorial on how to build a set of nature blocks for your children.
Block printing is the process of carving a stamp out of linoleum, wood, foam, rubber or even potatoes and transferring that image onto paper, textiles and more. This is a kid-friendly craft that is cheap and requires few supplies. So let’s dive into the world of block printing with a few potatoes an
Known as cyanotypes, these blue prints feel like magic to make.
