Kumiko, Japan’s centuries-old woodworking craft, interlaces meticulously cut wood into breathtaking geometric designs, all without nails. A maker who goes by [Paper View], was enchanted by kumiko’s elegance but lacked the years to perfect it. Their clever workaround? A 3D printer.
A 3D printer churns out plastic, not wood, which makes mimicking kumiko’s delicate latticework tricky—those layered prints can leave clunky seams. [Paper View] tackled this with a clever design, using top pieces to hide those imperfections and create a seamless look. The result is a tiled, scalable panel that captures kumiko’s vibe without pretending to be the real deal. Out of respect for traditional artisans, they call it “kumiko-style”—a fresh take that stands tall on its own.
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[Paper View] didn’t stop at a single panel; they built a kumiko-style panel generator on Makerworld, letting anyone craft custom frames. As shown in their video, users can design a one-piece panel or a modular setup for easy assembly, no woodworking degree required. The generator does the math—sorting out dimensions and seam placements—so hobbyists with a basic 3D printer can create intricate designs without sweating the details.
Every printed piece slots together like a puzzle, with top segments clicking into place to hide any imperfections. The video showcases the design’s no-fuss approach: skip the heavy post-processing and tedious sanding. The panels can be compact for a desktop or expansive enough to cover a wall, giving a versatility traditional kumiko can’t touch. Paired with the generator’s customization, it’s a perfect playground for makers.
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