3-sun Cube box
It has become warm again since yesterday. The mornings are still cold, but the daytime is much more comfortable.
A new week starts today. I have successfully completed the 3-sun cube puzzle box. Today, I did the final check and packed it in a gift box, completing the process. with this, I have made three variations of the checkerboard-patterned 3-sun cube puzzle box: 14-step, 18-step, and 27-step. I probably won't be reproducing them again unless I have plenty of extra time.Since I usually make traditional puzzle boxes, working on a differently shaped box like this requires adjustments, and some parts can't be made in the same way. Because this box has taller sides, I had to make modifications accordingly. It’s not perfect, but I was able to complete the production successfully this time as well.
The hexagonal puzzle box I am currently making has successfully reached the stage of undercoating. I don’t have any photos this time, but it is coming along nicely. I only have four in stock, so if you are interested, please let me know. Once completed, I will also upload them to this site. From this time, the hexagonal box features a checkerboard pattern on the side panels. Due to a shortage of traditional Yosegi materials, I won’t be able to produce the version with Yosegi on the front panel for the time being.
I am currently making two types of checkerboard Yosegi (ichimatsu) patterns. One is the usual four-color type used for standard 4-sun boxes, and the other is a two-color version. I plan to use the two-color checkerboard Yosegi for a box called the Knock Box, which I will be making next. It has been 15 years since I last made this box. Unlike a regular puzzle box that opens by sliding, this one requires a knocking motion to unlock. When I used to make Karakuri boxes, I incorporated mechanisms with magnets, and this box was an extension of that idea. Since it has been a long time since I made a Karakuri-style box like this, I am not sure how well it will turn out. However, I decided to take on this project to add a different kind of work to my collection. Right now, I am recalling past designs and thinking through the details. I’m not sure if it will have exactly the same design as before, but I will keep updating here as I progress.
A new week starts today. I have successfully completed the 3-sun cube puzzle box. Today, I did the final check and packed it in a gift box, completing the process. with this, I have made three variations of the checkerboard-patterned 3-sun cube puzzle box: 14-step, 18-step, and 27-step. I probably won't be reproducing them again unless I have plenty of extra time.Since I usually make traditional puzzle boxes, working on a differently shaped box like this requires adjustments, and some parts can't be made in the same way. Because this box has taller sides, I had to make modifications accordingly. It’s not perfect, but I was able to complete the production successfully this time as well.
The hexagonal puzzle box I am currently making has successfully reached the stage of undercoating. I don’t have any photos this time, but it is coming along nicely. I only have four in stock, so if you are interested, please let me know. Once completed, I will also upload them to this site. From this time, the hexagonal box features a checkerboard pattern on the side panels. Due to a shortage of traditional Yosegi materials, I won’t be able to produce the version with Yosegi on the front panel for the time being.
I am currently making two types of checkerboard Yosegi (ichimatsu) patterns. One is the usual four-color type used for standard 4-sun boxes, and the other is a two-color version. I plan to use the two-color checkerboard Yosegi for a box called the Knock Box, which I will be making next. It has been 15 years since I last made this box. Unlike a regular puzzle box that opens by sliding, this one requires a knocking motion to unlock. When I used to make Karakuri boxes, I incorporated mechanisms with magnets, and this box was an extension of that idea. Since it has been a long time since I made a Karakuri-style box like this, I am not sure how well it will turn out. However, I decided to take on this project to add a different kind of work to my collection. Right now, I am recalling past designs and thinking through the details. I’m not sure if it will have exactly the same design as before, but I will keep updating here as I progress.
