Schiffer Publishing - Japanese Paper Yarn
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- 96-page hardcover crafting guide
- Blends history with practical instructions
- Features traditional Japanese paper yarn techniques
- Suitable for all skill levels
- 8 x 10 format with visual inspiration
- Promotes mindful, meditative crafting approach
Master the meditative art of spinning paper into yarn with step-by-step guidance
Preparing paper strips, achieving consistent twist, and building structural integrity into finished pieces. Andra F. Stanton documents both historical context and contemporary applications, showing how washi's natural fibers create cordage suitable for weaving, basketry, and textile construction.
The techniques work with accessible materials, you don't need specialty equipment to produce usable yarn. Clear instructions cover tension control, joining methods, and finishing approaches that ensure durability. Whether you're incorporating paper yarn into mixed-media work or exploring traditional Japanese craft methods, the book provides practical foundations rather than surface-level inspiration.
At 96 pages, it balances technical instruction with visual reference, demonstrating how paper's unique properties, flexibility, texture, natural variation, translate into finished work. The focused scope means you get depth on paper yarn specifically rather than scattered coverage of multiple techniques. Useful for fiber artists expanding their material vocabulary and basket makers seeking alternative structural elements.
