Fumio Tsuburai |
I have worked in fields such as electronics, machinery, painting, woodcraft. So, I tend to use "high-tech" mechanisms when I make Karakuri. But a lot of "high-tech" makes us tired. "Low-tech" is easygoing. So, I'll make "low-tech" Karakuri products that are interesting and enjoyable. |
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| PRODUCT | ITEM | INFORMATION |
 String Box 2011 |
TU-20 |
This work was designed as a Christmas present for 2011.
I’ve thought about using string in a karakuri box, but
wondered what kind of thing it would look like. This year I finally made
something with the string, but it’s not as perfect as I would like. created : 09/2011 size : 80×112×70 mm material : Chinese mahogany
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 Campfire
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TU-19 |
The theme of this work is " Forest". This is campfire. When I was young, I often camped in forest.
Created : 02/2011 Size : 105×105×95 mm Material : walnut, magnolia, senn (castor aralia) |
 KARAKURI YOHKAN (Japanese cake) |
TU-18 |
"YOHKAN" is a traditional Japanese dessert. It is made from bean jam and gelatin The YOHKAN is poured into bamboo stalks and then thickens as it cools. It looks like the real "YOHKAN". But, don't cut open the bamboo stalk to eat this crafty treat! Created : 01/2011 Size : 60×45×180 mm Material : magnolia, senn(castor aralia), bamboo sheet
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 String Box 2010 |
TU-17 |
This work was designed as a Christmas present for 2010. The beads are the
hint to opening this box. created : 11/2010 size : 108×75×60 mm material : keyaki ( zelkova ), string, etc. |
 Chocolate Cake |
TU-16 |
The first chocolate cake I made didn't look delicious.
It was so
Created : 4/2010 Size : 80×62×51 ㎜ Material : walnut, hiba, maple |
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TU-15 |
This work was designed as a Christmas present for 2009. If you suffer from Hay Fever, your nose and eyes become itchy. created : 11/2009 size : 121×91×80 mm material : walnut, strings |
 Pollinosis( Hay Fever ) |
TU-14 |
If you suffer from Hay Fever, your nose and eyes become itchy. These gesture became the mechanisms. created : 02/2009 size : 100×110×140 mm material : walnut, magnolia, keyaki(zelkova), etc |
 String Box |
TU-13 |
Usually, we can't open the cover. As you know, you can see two ribbons. You
can pull the ribbons freely. When you pull the two ribbons in a special way,
you will be able to open the cover. Created : 10/2008 Size : 70×70×62 mm Material : oak |
 Pen Stand |
TU-12 |
This box can be opened in 3 movements. But it might not be so easy without the solution. Created : 05/2008 Size : 85 x 200 x 150 mm Material : walnut, keyaki (zelkova), magnolia |
 Karakuri Omikuji (Karakuri sacred lottery) |
TU-11 |
This is one of the works that were developed for the cause of the concept to
"make works associated with Odawara and Hakone". There are various Shinto
shrines in Hakone. Karakuri and “sacred lottery” were connected. Created : 02/2008 Size : 60 x 53 x 150 mm Material : maki |
 “Just a minute.” |
TU-10 |
It has 3 moves. But, you need a special device to open the lid. The title of
the work is a hint. Created : 09/2007 Size : 90 x 90 x 100 mm Material : Magnolia, Walnut |
 Flower Car |
TU-9 |
There are a lot of flowers on the car. The flowers express the craftsman’s
great thanks to his mother. Of course there is a storage space in this work.
In any case, it is first of all a wheel which must move. Created : 4/2007 Size : 110 x 250 x 220 mm Material : walnut, zelkova |
 Where Do You Find Happiness? |
TU-8 |
It seems like a standard box with hinges, although it isn't. The key to opening this lies in the hinges. Once you know the answer it's very easy to open. Created : 1/2006 Size : 175 x 95 x 70 mm Material : Walnut |
 Lucky Heart No.3 |
TU-7 |
This too is a heart, but the model is that of a human's heart. What do you do when your heart stops? This is the key to opening the box. You have 2 sticks, how do you use them? Created : 1/2006 Size : 100 x 110 x 60 mm Material : Walnut |
 Lucky Heart No.2 |
TU-6 |
Cupid's arrow hit your heart, but since you can't open the box easily maybe the placement was wrong. Please correct the target on the heart. Created : 1/2006 Size : 140 x 90 x 60 mm Material : Walnut |
 Lucky Heart No.1 |
TU-5 |
This is a box with a written oracle. If you are lucky, you will win. On the other hand, you have to win to open the box! Created : 1/2006 Size : 100 x 90 x 60 mm Material : Walnut |
 ROLL BOX |
TU-4 | There is a small ball inside, and you can hear it. At first, you have to
find the place of the ball. And then? (You need to practice a little to open.) created : 08/2001 size : 130x115x100mm material : walnut, persimmon tree |
 Crush Box |
TU-3 | We can "crush" and open the drawer. created : 08/2001 size : 175x130x120mm material : walnut, persimmon tree |
 Panel X 2 |
TU-2 | There are 6 panels. When you move a panel, you can open a drawer part way.
And when you move the other panel, you can open the drawer perfectly. created : 08/2000 size : 105x105x105 mm material : keyaki, walnut, etc. |
 Free Step Type 1 |
TU-1 | One time it slides just a little. If you believe that it's
openable, you can try to slide 4 plates little by little. Finally you can open the two
drawers. created : 03/2000 size : 85*85*85mm |
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