03-Dec-2024
Today was another fine day, with very dry weather. Although applying the base coat on such a day can be somewhat challenging, I decided to proceed since I won’t be able to do it tomorrow. At this stage, the box is almost complete.
The process of rounding the corners of the puzzle box and applying the base coat is usually done in the morning. This is because the temperature tends to remain moderate, and the humidity is generally higher during that time. Following this routine, I worked on it this morning. Fortunately, I was able to finish the base coat without any issues.
Next up is a 2.5-sun puzzle box. Today, I worked on attaching two parts: the top and bottom panels, as well as the outer side panels. As shown in the photos, the top and bottom panels feature traditional Yosegi, while the side panels are made from solid Nyatoh wood.
If you look closely at the photos, you might notice that the cut Nyatoh pieces appear to differ slightly in color. This variation is typical of Nyatoh wood, as its color can vary depending on the part of the tree it comes from. In this batch, there were slightly darker and lighter sections. When attaching the panels to the puzzle box, I try to use pieces with similar tones for each individual box. Generally, darker-colored Nyatoh tends to be harder in texture.
After attaching the side panels, I secured them in place with clamps and will leave them under pressure overnight.
