Teaches crafters how to make a gorgeous material for extra enjoyment in knitting, crocheting, and weaving: paper yarn. Explore Japanese paper yarn to add new dimensions to your favorite fiber crafts like knitting, crocheting, macrame, weaving, or mixed media. Textile artist Andra F. Stanton focuses you on a fresh perspective: crafting with paper yarn instead of expected yarns of wool or cotton. Beginning with its deep roots in Japan and Korea, learn about paper yarn's rich versatility. With simple instructions, make your own paper yarn from a sheet of kozo paper. Try 12 inspiring projects, from beginner-friendly pulped paper weaving to a more-experienced-level knitted scarf. Then you're ready to use paper yarn to take your own favorite crafts in new directions. Throughout, enjoy photos of works by dozens of the contemporary artists who have brought paper yarn to the West's galleries and museums of the 21st century. Whatever your crafting level, this is an accessible resource, blending history, instructions, and artistic inspiration. Elevate your making with the tranquility of a traditional process that is perfect for mindful crafting. For crafters who are fans of fiber, whether knitting, weaving, crocheting, macrame, or in mixed media, here's their ticket to the world of Japanese paper yarn. By making their own, inexpensive and simply, crafters can instantly give their project a new, one-of-a-kind direction. • Innovative Perspective: Stanton seamlessly introduces the use of gorgeous paper yarn to replace traditional textiles with a fresh twist. • Historical Insights: Explores ancient Japanese and Korean techniques that have resulted in the rich history and versatility of paper yarn. • Surprising projects: With detailed instructions, the book presents 12 diverse projects, accommodating all skill levels, from beginner-friendly pulped paper weaving to a more-advanced knitted scarf. • Includes 30 inspiring photos of works by a variety of artists who have brought paper yarn to the West's galleries and museums of the 21st century. --Trending topic with few resources as of yet--we can be on the upswing. --The topic's roots in Asian traditions/culture make it timely and appealing to US audiences. --Inexpensive, low entry barrier; appeals to crafters as a new direction for the knitting, crocheting, or weaving they already love. Draw from tradition to make your own remarkable yarn, and use it in the crafts you love most12 projects highlight the special qualities of paper yarn from its light weight to its washabilityTo make paper yarn, you need only a sheet of kozo paper, a cutter, a ruler, and water!
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As a lover of fiber arts, I want to try it all! Knitting, crocheting, weaving, spinning, dying, just to name a few! This includes developing even more obscure talents, like making lucet cords. …
Sydney-based artist Michelle Robinson weaves textured fibers in vibrant hues into playful, bright wall-hangings and accessories.
Earlier this week, I shared 20 binge-worthy TV shows available on Netflix. If you are like me, you prefer to keep your hands busy during a binge marathon. That's why I have complied this
As a lover of fiber arts, I want to try it all! Knitting, crocheting, weaving, spinning, dying, just to name a few! This includes developing even more obscure talents, like making lucet cords. …
Sydney-based artist Michelle Robinson weaves textured fibers in vibrant hues into playful, bright wall-hangings and accessories.
This gorgeous merino yarn is made from 100% pure NZ wool, and is hand spun and hand dyed by highly skilled artisans. Its super soft and has the most gorgeous shine to it. Will be perfect for macrame artists wanting to add some new texture into their wall hangings. For adding in to your weaves or to knit or crochet with. Due to this fibre being spun by hand, its thickness can vary throughout the skein (3-8mm). This adds to its uniqueness and will add extra interest into your pieces. Each skein weighs 100g and holds approximately 34m on them. ***please note ~ please click on color name in the drop down menu and the corresponding picture will show.
I get questions fairly often from people who know I backpack with a loom and want to know what I take. What I pack does vary depending on whether I am going backpacking or car camping or traveling to teach somewhere. As a lightweight backpacker, my total pack weight before food and water
Originally issued as supplements to the Journal. -- Cf. Pref.Forms part of the Mary Ann Beinecke Decorative Art Collection.
I finally finished the wrap belt that I started with stick weaving and decided to get some pretty yarn to make a scarf. It goes fast... and so far I'm really happy with the way it looks. And... since I've never been able to knit or crochet stick weaving is for me! :) I think I'll just keep going with the plain white now... and then make the other end to match this end. (The next thing is to get Joe to make me a 'peg loom' so that I can do the same thing on a little bigger scale. :)
Crossing Threads is the collaborative work of Lauren and Kassandra Hernandez. Based in Sydney, they create textural fiber art. Take a look behind the scenes
Originally issued as supplements to the Journal. -- Cf. Pref.Forms part of the Mary Ann Beinecke Decorative Art Collection.
Michelle Harvey of Crayon Chick creates a gorgeous range of 'Weave Bowls'. Her woven rope bowls are sturdy and practical and come in lovely colours.
All of us at Baaad Anna’s had a blast at Knit City and we are thrilled to bring some of the excitement back to our store… We still have some skeins of the hopping VICE Yar…
On the origins of Ruth Asawa’s method for creating her suspended wire sculptures. The Myth There is a myth about Ruth Asawa, the Japanese-American sculptor known for her suspended wire forms. The myth says that she went to Mexico in 1947 (or ‘48) and “a local craftsman taught her to weave baskets out of metal
Sydney-based artist Michelle Robinson weaves textured fibers in vibrant hues into playful, bright wall-hangings and accessories.
Tejer es un oficio antiguo que ha existido durante siglos. Es un pasatiempo popular que disfrutan personas de todas las edades y procedencia
I get questions fairly often from people who know I backpack with a loom and want to know what I take. What I pack does vary depending on whether I am going backpacking or car camping or traveling to teach somewhere. As a lightweight backpacker, my total pack weight before food and water
Originally issued as supplements to the Journal. -- Cf. Pref.Forms part of the Mary Ann Beinecke Decorative Art Collection.
The handmade rectangle macrame basket is Ivory and Birch colors that made from the fine Nylon rope and frame . There are environmental-friendly , the rope effected colors feeling look like natural but from Nylon .So there will be durable , stickiness and washable. For the macrame knotted secured by heat that neat sealed at the end for avoid the loosen. This basket works great for all the thing you need in container for storage, organization ,home decorative . And this basket also would make a great gift in every greeting seasons! The basket made by my mom who tied the rope knotted by knotted to be macrame weaving item. There is an art piece that made with love and passion so it is unique finely, strong, sturdy, and tightly that you will enjoy to using it in everyday. The basket size : High 4 " from bottom to edge, The handle high 9" from bottom to top of handle, At the bottom is 5" for width and 6 1/4” for length At the opening is 5 3/4" for width and 7” for length
I finally finished the wrap belt that I started with stick weaving and decided to get some pretty yarn to make a scarf. It goes fast... and so far I'm really happy with the way it looks. And... since I've never been able to knit or crochet stick weaving is for me! :) I think I'll just keep going with the plain white now... and then make the other end to match this end. (The next thing is to get Joe to make me a 'peg loom' so that I can do the same thing on a little bigger scale. :)
Crossing Threads is the collaborative work of Lauren and Kassandra Hernandez. Based in Sydney, they create textural fiber art. Take a look behind the scenes
Learn how to make a macrame wall hanging with these free and easy macrame wall hanging patterns and tutorials to inspire your next project.
Michelle Harvey of Crayon Chick creates a gorgeous range of 'Weave Bowls'. Her woven rope bowls are sturdy and practical and come in lovely colours.
