Paper yarn is quite sturdy and can be woven into a wide range of items. This paper placemat pattern is woven in tabby but use different types of yarns giving an interesting effect.… Read more...
Paper Yarn Placemats
Papermaking with Polypores
I had the wonderful opportunity to attend the Dyers Week in Finland. One of the courses that was going on was how to make paper with Polypores or Fungi.… Read more...
Paper Yarn Weaving
I had the opportunity to take a seminar with Pirkko Karvonen, on weaving with paper yarns.
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Paper from Polypores
How to make handmade paper using polypores or fungi.
Paper Yarn Weaving
Paper Yarn weaving with Pirkko Karvonen at Convergence 2002.… Read more...
Woven Paper Wall Hanging
These paper wall hangings were woven using left over Christmas wrapping paper. This is a great way to recycle used paper.… Read more...
Japanese Paper Weaving
Washi
Washi, Japanese paper is traditionally made of the inner bark of 3 plants, Kozo (paper mulberry) Mitsumata and Gampi. The bark is cleaned, pounded and added to a liquid solution with tororo-aoi (fermented hibiscus root) to produce paste-like mix.… Read more...
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