tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2116613742152848437.post149675214411047732..comments2024-01-15T00:29:13.730-08:00Comments on The Pleasure of Tiny Things: Tools FAQDiem Chauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10045341089709984062noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2116613742152848437.post-68061072391797033472011-10-14T11:06:40.175-07:002011-10-14T11:06:40.175-07:00Thanks so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It helps soo much!...Thanks so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br /><br />It helps soo much!!!!<br /><br />Trust me, this advice did not go to waste :Daeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04758386186480384867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2116613742152848437.post-54367643524018195412011-10-14T10:57:34.135-07:002011-10-14T10:57:34.135-07:00Oh wow! Way to go for starting young XD Be sure ...Oh wow! Way to go for starting young XD Be sure to have your parent's OK if you work with sharper tools... <br />The knife I use is pricier, about $35. The company I buy from has a "student" grade knife that's about $13... they're a very good printmaking supplier. I actually only use the angled knife for carving. I rarely ever use the U or V gouges or the chisels... Here's a link to the student quality knife from McClain's:<br />http://www.imcclains.com/catalog/woodblocktools/namiseishoto.html<br />I recommend the 4.5mm @ $13.35Diem Chauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10045341089709984062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2116613742152848437.post-1633327211184694752011-10-14T10:50:02.036-07:002011-10-14T10:50:02.036-07:00I'll have to convince my parents...
Yeah... i...I'll have to convince my parents...<br /><br />Yeah... i'm only 10aeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04758386186480384867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2116613742152848437.post-67350802327749652011-10-14T10:42:51.622-07:002011-10-14T10:42:51.622-07:00LOL the tac is nice. I actually use needles for r...LOL the tac is nice. I actually use needles for refining lines or facial features. <br />I do recommend getting a few woodblock knives if you have some extra moola.Diem Chauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10045341089709984062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2116613742152848437.post-17918366424474499402011-10-14T10:39:14.523-07:002011-10-14T10:39:14.523-07:00Thanks so much!!!
I'll try that, anything is ...Thanks so much!!!<br /><br />I'll try that, anything is better than using a pocket knife, a cheese knife, and a tack!!aeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04758386186480384867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2116613742152848437.post-28259001254641930572011-10-14T10:28:32.320-07:002011-10-14T10:28:32.320-07:00Moonembrace,
It wouldn't hurt to try, but the ...Moonembrace,<br />It wouldn't hurt to try, but the tools I use are very sharp. I don't think it would give you the same clean surface though. You can always try to hone the cutting edge if it's not sharp enough.<br />Most anything will cut through crayons. :)Diem Chauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10045341089709984062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2116613742152848437.post-19291641094931858742011-10-14T10:05:24.435-07:002011-10-14T10:05:24.435-07:00Diem,
Do you think that linoleum cutters would w...Diem, <br /> Do you think that linoleum cutters would work? they look similar at least. Please tell me, i am in desperate need of crayon assistance.aeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04758386186480384867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2116613742152848437.post-78648363231570486112011-01-19T21:58:13.412-08:002011-01-19T21:58:13.412-08:00WOW Thanks Christine! I'll go order some just...WOW Thanks Christine! I'll go order some just to try out. I'll just have to pick by sight. From what they said it looks like you buy a pack of 25 (all of the same size). <br />I bought a few packs of gold tips needles from Tokyo in Nippori and they've been GREAT! I don't know the brand, I'll take a pic.<br />They have a long taper with super sharp point and even with months of use the coating hasn't worn off.Diem Chauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10045341089709984062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2116613742152848437.post-34042487960640548502011-01-19T18:42:53.782-08:002011-01-19T18:42:53.782-08:00I found your blog while searching for nigiri basam...I found your blog while searching for nigiri basami (scissors). I study Japanese Embroidery (japaneseembroidery.com). I also looked at the needles you linked to, and emailed the store. Here is the info I got back (not too helpful). They are handmade (which is good). I use special needles from the link above, they cost about $10 each but are worth it. - Christine in Oakton, VA, USA<br /><br />"It is good for silk <br />* Misuya-Bari: It started in Heian-era (794-1185). Still all done by human hands in Kyoto. <br />(sorry, I mistyped, Misuya is a coreect name, not Misuma)<br />MIsuya is a name which a kind of needle style, there are a few stores making, selling Misuya-Bari, all in Kyoto, Let's say Misuya-Bari - xxx store, Misuya-Bari - zzz tore, all stores were started from one store. <br />From photo sample, you have to choose one specific needle you need, all 25 needles each.<br />For example: Silk needles, there are 10 different needles (legth, thickness, etc), you can choose one or two or more from them, 1 package = 25 needle (same needle) each. Japanese Embroidery has 9 <br />I cannot tell which needle good for you work now. I think you can choose from photos. "Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11812223278446037862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2116613742152848437.post-33343768537000072292010-04-19T23:42:06.427-07:002010-04-19T23:42:06.427-07:00Thanks TADA :)
Thanks Herrien, I love to share!Thanks TADA :)<br /><br />Thanks Herrien, I love to share!Diem Chauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10045341089709984062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2116613742152848437.post-84707817061742462872010-04-12T10:42:01.893-07:002010-04-12T10:42:01.893-07:00Wow these blades are fancy! Thanks for sharing the...Wow these blades are fancy! Thanks for sharing the link! I heart tools.TADA's Revolutionhttp://tadasrevolution.comnoreply@blogger.com