Crafting a Bamboo Screen Divider
By | January 27, 2023 | Student Work -
Follow Craig’s journey of crafting a decorative room divider made of bamboo in just three days.
The outer edge of the screen was cut into curves using the rup rup technique. This is a process where v-shaped cuts are made along the axis of the bamboo pole, the closer the cuts the more pronounced the curve will be. The curved rim was then connected with bamboo split panels which were woven to create a crisscross pattern. Local black bamboo called bamboo Bono, was used. The panels were hinged together using rawhide, an Ethiopian method shared by Jörg Stamm which created a functional and beautiful finish to the product.
Since we started having a Design & Carpentry Station during our Bamboo 11-Day Build and Design Course, it has been a hub of innovation and creativity in bamboo furniture and product design. The bamboo projects mentioned above are only a handful of examples amongst the many dozens that have been designed during the course.
We are really looking forward to hosting more creative people to see designs like these flourish in-person. The new 11-day course starts in March 2023, find out more about the course here.
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The Bamboo Harvesting Course is an online step-by-step training to harvest and care for your bamboo clumps to ensure their longevity and productivity. This maximizes the potential of this beautiful grass as a rapidly renewable resource.Whether you are an architect, builder, or sustainability enthusiast, this mini course will enable you to utilize this rapidly regenerative resource as a durable construction material.It will help remove any fear or doubt about the durability of bamboo and help you build reputable bamboo structures that stand the test of time!
