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Tsukamaki Paper Ito

The document provides a guide on making paper ito for tsukamaki, emphasizing the importance of selecting the correct paper density and weight. It outlines a simple four-step process for measuring, cutting, and assembling the paper strips into the desired ito. Additionally, it includes a table of standardized measurements for various paper weights used in the process.

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Tsukamaki Paper Ito

The document provides a guide on making paper ito for tsukamaki, emphasizing the importance of selecting the correct paper density and weight. It outlines a simple four-step process for measuring, cutting, and assembling the paper strips into the desired ito. Additionally, it includes a table of standardized measurements for various paper weights used in the process.

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How to make paper ito

Although there are many styles of tsukamaki that use paper ito, the majority of them,
regardless of the style or size, share a fundamental design in the ito.

First, choosing the correct paper "density," or weight, is crucial. To help me gain a better
understanding of the spectrum of paper used in paper ito, I took several samples of paper ito
taken from older tsuka like the two below to a local expert, Richard Backstrom.

Here is his "best guess" analysis of the weights and thicknesses of the samples in
standardized measurements. I am certian that other weights fit in or out of this spectrum can
be used.

Basis Weight Caliper Thickness Grammage


(lb) (inches) (mm) (g/m²)
16 .0032 0.081 60.20
18 .0036 0.092 67.72
24 .0048 0.120 90.30

After the paper is selected, the actual process is relatively simple.

Step 1: Measure and Cut strips that twice the width of your desired ito width.
Step 2: fold the edges of the strips in toward the center, measuring the folds a quarter
of the way in from either edge.

Step 3: Join the strips by cutting and pasting small patches where the ends of the strip
meet, make a tight seam and have the patches slightly overlapping the folds.

Step 4: After the patches have completely dried, refold and glue the edges to the
center of the paper strip. Remember, the patches should not be visible on the
completed ito, going on the inside of the fold.
Here is an example of a tsuka wrapped in paper ito before it is lacquered.

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