Japanese Paper Crafting: Create 17 Paper Craft Projects & Make Your Own Beautiful Washi Paper

by Michael G. LaFosse, Richard L. Alexander, Greg Mudarri

Across the country interest in paper crafts is booming. People from all walks of life are creating scrapbooks, making gift cards and learning origami. Washi, a traditional handmade paper originating in Japan, is a perfect accompaniment to these crafts. Japanese Paper Crafting teaches the essentials of making beautiful and unusual washi paper at home.

Using diagrams and photographs, this book's step-by-step instructions will show both novice and experienced paper artists how to make washi paper and how to create 17 exciting washi projects with their own handmade paper! Projects include a hand-bound blank book; purses and wallets; desktop and tabletop accessories.

Genres: Origami, Art, Japan, Crafts, Reference

128 pages, Hardcover

First published December 15, 2007

Reviews

[Ash Pierce · Rating 4 out of 5]

Will I make my own washi paper? Not a chance. The history was delightful to read, but I think I'll just buy someone else's well made paper products. Will I use some of these paper folding projects? Absolutely. Everyone is getting crane egg boxes for Christmas this year, for sure.

[Sally · Rating 3 out of 5]

Making Washi paper may not be for the random crafter.
Interesting projects are shared, a number to multi crane models.
My favorites are 'Crane's Egg Modular Box' pg 85
The photo seems to show an opening, but I can't figure out how that happens.
and 'Wallet or Clutch Purse' pg 82

[James · Rating 3 out of 5]

A brief history and some very basic projects with pretty pictures. Would probably make a good workshop book but it's not detailed enough for learning papermaking on your own.

[Ta0paipai · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fun, quick read detailing the history, art and production of Japanese washi paper. Anyone who thinks paper is just paper will bet set straight.

With detailed step-by-step instructions on the paper making process, his book provides the best value to craft lovers and hobbyists that want to try their hand at making some washi of their own.

[Nevergreen]

Thus should likely go in the DNF list but I did technically skim the last whatever amount before giving up. a bit too dry for me and not what I'm looking for in non-fiction. Plus for this sort of thing there aims YouTube.