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Mr. Ryusei Okamoto
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".. Mr. Yoshimi Okamoto is unique, a fact which I would like the world to know." (Toshi Yoshida about Ryusei Okamoto, formerly known as Yoshimi Okamoto).

This page is a modified reprint of a publication by Japanese printmaker Ryusei Okamoto. On these pages Mr. Ryusei Okamoto demonstrates how he makes one of his intricate woodblock prints. The artist used for the demonstration the design Temptation from the series White Fox.

The original diary can be found with larger images on Diary of Carving Woodblocks. The original text was slightly edited by artelino. Publication by friendly permission of Mr. Ryusei Okamoto.

Dieter and Yorie in July 2006

This page covers the fifth week from July 5 until July 11th, 2006.

How to Hold the Various Carving Tools

Kento-Nomi

Holding the kento-nomi
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Holding the kento-nomi (special flat chisel for carving kento).

Aisuki

Holding the aisuki
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Holding the aisuki (bull nose chisel).

Marunomi

Holding the marunomi
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Holding the marunomi (U gouge).

Toh

Holding the toh
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Holding the toh (skew knife).

Komasuki

Holding the komasuki
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Holding the komasuki (U gouge).

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