Instruction Booklet

for
Creating a Custom
Kakejiku
(Wall Scroll)

By

Custom Japanese Calligraphy

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 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 (半紙) 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 (八切り) 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

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 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 Figure 1: Kaisho
stroke. This is the same writing as basic computer Style for Bird
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 Figure 2: Gyousho
Style for Bird
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.
Figure 3: Sousho The drawback to this style is that without training it is
Style for Bird
almost impossible to read, even by Native Japanese.

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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-楓). 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-紅葉).

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.

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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

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502 Green Kimono

Sold
out
503-a, 503-b & Purple Rose,
503-c 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)

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510 Carp (Koi)

511 Chrysanthemum
(Kiku)

512 Crane, Turtle

and Pine
(Tsuru, Kame
Matsu)
513 Mythical Beast
(Kirin)

509 Special Request

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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

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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

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 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 – Series Add $35.00

F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11

F12 – Series Add $48.50

F12 F13 F14 F15 F16 F17 F18

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