Schiffer Publishing - Weaving Paper

Weaving Paper

Transform scrap paper into refined baskets with clear step-by-step guidance

Rolling and weaving paper transforms ephemeral materials into surprisingly sturdy objects. Dorothea Katharina Schmidt's approach requires minimal tools, just the scrap paper accumulating in your home and basic supplies you likely already own. The thirteen projects progress logically from simple forms to more complex structures, each supported by clear step-by-step photographs that show hand positions and weaving sequences rather than assuming prior basket-making experience.

Schmidt covers essential finishing techniques that elevate paper weaving from craft exercise to refined objects: varnishing for durability, dyeing for color control, stenciling for pattern, and strategic embellishment with buttons or found materials. These techniques matter because they determine whether your finished piece holds up to actual use or remains purely decorative. The hardcover format keeps the book open flat on your work surface, practical when you're following instructions with paper-covered hands.

Once you've worked through the projects, the techniques adapt to whatever paper arrives in your mailbox: magazines, junk mail, catalogs, wrapping paper. You're not buying specialized materials; you're repurposing what would otherwise be recycled or discarded.

Books and Media

Books and Media Purchase Guide

Books and Media

Activity Books - Interactive art books and workbooks for learning techniques and developing skills.

Coloring Books - Adult and children's coloring books for relaxation and creative expression.

Craft and Hobby Books - Instructional books covering various crafting techniques and projects.

Drawing Books - Technique books and tutorials for improving drawing skills and learning new methods.

Painting Books - Comprehensive guides to painting techniques, color theory, and artistic development.

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