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CJC Instruction Booklet Version D 08_04_2010

Instruction Booklet

for

Creating a Custom

Kakejiku

(Wall Scroll)

By

Custom Japanese Calligraphy


Determining the Size & Design of the Scroll

Size of the Scroll

There are three standard sizes of scrolls that CJC creates based upon the size of the paper used. This should be in relation to what you need individually.

1. The first is the Hanshi ( ) Scroll. Pricing for this scroll starts at

$55.00 excluding duty and taxes. This scroll is made with a traditional piece of calligraphy paper called Hanshi, which is roughly 13 inches long x 9.5 inches wide. This paper looks best providing 1-2 large characters. Total scroll size becomes about 2.5 Feet long by 1 Foot wide.

2. The second is the Yatsugiri ( ) Scroll. Pricing starts at $75.00 and

the paper is roughly 27 inches long x 7 inches wide. This can hold 4 large characters in one vertical line. The Yatsugiri scrolls can vary from about 4 Feet to 6 Feet in length by 1 Foot or less in width.

3. The third is the Joufuku Scroll. Pricing starts at $125.00 and the scroll is made with a large piece of paper that measures roughly 54 inches long x 13 inches wide. The total Scroll length measures a little over 7 Feet long by about 1.5 to 2 Feet wide. This fits 7-8 Large Characters in one vertical line.

MicroKakejiku Hanshi Scroll Yatsugiri Scroll Joufuku Scroll


Word Phrase & Writing Style

Select the Phrase

Please review the size and number of characters available for the scroll selected. Put the number of words in the green section next to the corresponding writing style desired for the scroll. Exclude particles A, An & The.

Hanshi paper is limited to 1 or 2 large characters. This is shown through the picture of the Kaede scroll referenced on page four of the instruction booklet.

A Yatsugiri scroll can comfortably fit 4 large characters in a single vertical line or seven to eight small characters on dual vertical lines.

The Joufuku scroll can fit 7-8 Large characters in a single line or smaller characters in dual lines. The scroll titled “Star of the East” referenced on

page four has 13 characters.

Indicate the phrase in English so that we can translate into Japanese for you.

Select the Writing Style

There are many writing styles that are taught and used in Shodou. Custom Japanese Calligraphy provides primarily three different writing styles. If a different writing style is requested, please ask to confirm if we can provide it to you.

The most basic form and the first style that any individual studying Shodou is introduced to is Kaisho writing. This style

takes the most discipline and requires precision on each stroke. This is the same writing as basic computer printouts. The characters to the left on a Joufuku scroll are in the Kaisho writing form.

The semi-cursive style, called Gyousho allows more artistic freedom in both the

combination of some stroke orders and the way the character is written. The scroll to the immediate right is an example of the Gyousho writing style.

The Sousho style is the most artistic and is a full cursive style with which the calligrapher can take the most artistic liberty.

The drawback to this style is that without training it is almost impossible to read, even by Native Japanese.

Figure 1: Kaisho

Style for Bird

Figure 2: Gyousho

Style for Bird

Figure 3: Sousho

Style for Bird


Scroll Design (Cloth)

Custom Japanese Calligraphy provides high quality materials for the creation of the custom scrolls. A customer may also provide us with cloth material to use for the creation of a scroll, but the cloth needs to absorb water. Also be aware that synthetic fibers such as nylon and polyester do not work.

There are three primary considerations when selecting the cloth for the scroll.

1. Surrounding décor and color of where the scroll will hang. 2. The theme of the writing or picture used. 3. The interpretation of the artists intended emotions.

Consider the green, Hanshi scroll titled “Kaede” (Maple- ). The green reflects accurately the color

of the leaves through spring and summer. This would not be appropriate for a scroll with the word Momiji (Japanese Maple- ).

Or contemplate why the color blue was chosen for the Joufuku scroll titled “Star of the East”.

This scroll’s color is to evoke the

feeling of gazing into the night sky to see a star.

The color and patterns help one to personalize the scroll and make it uniquely one of a kind. Some of the cloth patterns available are shown. Feel free to choose or provide a cloth pattern that makes your scroll personalized.

Write the cloth pattern or color number that matches your selection and put it in the Green Highlighted boxes. Then select the desired length and width of the scroll.


Cloth Color Patterns

Pattern Number Name Color Sample

301 Antique

302 Art Blue

303 Awning

304 Carnation

305 Celery

306 Chartreuse

307 Cocoa

308 Fire

309 Khaki

310 Forest Green

311 Mauve

312 Navy

313 Sapphire

314 Tan

315 Taupe

316 Teal

317 Wine

320 Other Solid Request

401 Blue with Gold 402 Yellow with Gold 501 Tiger


502 Green Kimono

Sold

out 503-a, 503-b & 503-c

Purple Rose, Black Cherry Blossom

Sold Out

504 Golden Geisha

505 Blue Geisha

506 Hanko/Kanji Black

507 Tatsu Ryu

508 Sennen Fuku

Tsuru

509-a, 509-b Demon (Oni)


510 Carp (Koi)

511 Chrysanthemum (Kiku)

512 Crane, Turtle and Pine (Tsuru, Kame Matsu)

513 Mythical Beast (Kirin)

509 Special Request


Kinran for Ichimonji

The most expensive part of the scroll is the Ichimonji. This is made from a special cloth called kinran. Custom Japanese Calligraphy typically does not allow one to choose which kinran will be used to make the scroll, but you can indicate if you would like a lighter or a darker shade.

Miscellaneous Items to Personalize the Scrolls

Every scroll priced comes with a standard plastic cream Jikusaki (Dowel Cap Ends) and a quality gold or beige Kakehimo (String/Ribbon that hangs the scroll). For a slightly higher cost the customer may upgrade the Jikusaki and Kakehimo to match more consistently with

the product. There are beautiful wooden and ceramic Jikusaki to make the scroll a truly customized piece of work. Tell us the number listed below to add to the scroll. The Jikusaki and Kakehimo pictured to the left are already included in the price of a Hanshi size or larger kakejiku.

Kakehimo Choices (Additional $7.00 Cost)

502-1 Gold 502-2 White with Green Speckle 502-3 Light Purple 502-4 Dark Purple 502-5 Purple with Gold Speckle 502-6 Black 502-7 Red 502-8 Dark Green 502-9 Special Request


Jikusaki Choices

601-2 Add $3.00

602-1 Solid Black Wood Lacquer Jikusaki (Add $10.00)

602-2 Solid Red Wood Lacquer Jikusaki (Add $10.00)

602 Wood Pattern Series (Add $15.00)

602-3 602-4 602-5 602-6 602-7

603 Ceramic Series (Add $18.50)

603-1 603-2 603-3 603-4 603-5 603-6

604 Ceramic Series (Add $27.00)

604-1 604-2 604-3 604-4 604-5

605 Ask For Pricing on Special Requests


Fuchin

Fuchin are decorative ceramic tassles hung just inside the Jikusaki to provide balance and decorative perspective to the Kakejiku. These optional pieces come in a variety of colors and designs to help you create a beautiful scroll. As seen on the right, you can choose Blue, Yellow, Gold, Green, Orange or Maroon for the tassel. (F5 Pictured to the left with Gold Tassel)

F1 – Series Add $30.00

F1 F2 F3 F4


F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11


F12 F13 F14 F15 F16 F17 F18

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