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How to Make a Woodblock Print
How to Make a Woodblock Print
Mr. Ryusei Okamoto
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This page covers the first week from June 7 until June 13, 2006.

Making the Rough Sketch

Ryusei Okamoto - Biography
Ryusei Okamoto - Biography
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Mr. Ryusei Okamoto makes his sketches by hand. Some of contemporary artists have replaced the hand-sketches by a computer.

Drawing the Design for the Key Block

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Starting the Rough Carving

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"I usually carve the key block in at least three or four steps: the rough carving, the middle carving, and the final carving."

Hangi-Toh

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"Cutting along the lines to an even depth using the hangi-toh."

Komusaki and Aisuki

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"Clearing away the unnecessary parts using the komasuki and aisuki."

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